Rock Island
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The scenic beauty and tranquility of this state park is dominated by the Great Falls of the Caney Fork River- an imposing limestone gorge that provides scenic overlooks, waterfalls and deep pools for fishing, rock-hopping and exploring.


This hidden gem features Cajun dishes, fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials and hosts a panoramic view of the Caney Fork River. It was started ten years ago as a 1000 foot shack on an overgrown knolland has grown into a full service restaurant with meeting facilities and a cooking class.


After Union Gen. Ebenezer Dumont’s troops surprised Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s command at Lebanon on May 5, 1862, Morgan’s men escaped north and rushed toward the Cumberland River. Hotly pursued, the Confederates succeeded in reaching Rome first. Luckily for them, they found the ferry was anchored on their side of the Cumberland River.