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Fort Southwest Point is the only fort in Tennessee being reconstructed on its original foundation. The completed sections of the fort include a barracks, a blockhouse and 250 feet of palisade walls. The fort is owned, operated, and maintained by the City of Kingston.


Ozone Falls is a 43-acre natural area in Cumberland County. It receives heavy visitation because of its close proximity to Interstate 40. Ozone Falls plunges 110 feet over a sandstone cap rock into a deep blue, rock-strewn pool.


This is a very historic state park. The site was part of the Cumberland Homesteads, which was a program of the New Deal in the 1930s. In addition to the incredibly scenic location along the dam of Byrds Creek, the park also features six hiking trails, totaling about 15 miles.

Displays include personal items, letters, documents, medals, and artifacts from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Crossville POW Camp, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq.


Tennessee's Scott’s Gulf region has over 100 miles of publicly accessible hiking trails, including Virgin Falls - a 110 foot waterfall that is followed by a number of other impressive waterfalls such as Big Laurel, Sheep Cave, and Big Branch falls. It's a strenuous hike to get there, but it's an all time favorite.


Built between 1835 and 1839 this is famous stage stop and an early American frontier home in Sparta, TN served as a toll house and stagecoach inn along the Wilderness Road, accomodating famous Americans such as Andrew Jackson, Sam Houston and James K. Polk.


Burgess Falls cascades 130 feet into a deep gorge and can be viewed via a short trail from the state park's parking lot. The trail to deck overlooking the waterfall is approcimately 3/4 of a mile from the parking lot with another half a mile to reach the base of the falls, so a visit could be made in an hour and a half.


DelMonaco Winery and Vineyards is a small, family-run business. DelMonaco makes a variety of wines which are grown from grapes on site. They produce, whites, reds and dessert style wines that will please a range of palates. Free tastings of all wines and winery tours available daily.


The Jackson County Historical Society maintains an excellent local history museum in the Fred Lucas Haile Museum building on Montpelier Street, a block from Gainesboro’s public square. This historic structure began in 1894 as Gainesboro’s Methodist church building; later, it was the home of the Jackson County Sentinel for many years.


A guided tour of The Sutton Home, Antique Car and Transportation museum, 1950's Service Station, Blacksmith, Grist Mill, and Weave Shops also the Agricultural Museum and Pioneer Village. The Sutton Home will host a different exhibit each season of the year.


The recently launched Short Mountain Distillery produces authentic Tennessee moonshine and is located on Short Mountain Road near Woodbury. They are open to visitors from 9am - 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday.


You will find lots of local fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, nuts, cider, maple syrup, and even local honey. Some vendors may even bring meat, eggs, gourds and handmade crafts. You may also find preserves and fabulous baked goods from local producers.


Built in 1812, the Readville Gristmill was purchased in 2006 by Tomm and Martha Brady who had a dream to restore the historic mill and surrounding structures and share them with visitors. The mill is open for breakfast and lunch on Saturdays from 8am - 12pm and the gift shop is open until 1pm.


A paradise of more than 20,000 acres sprawled across the eastern top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau, Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of the most scenic and spectacular outdoor recreation areas in America.


Wooden’s Apple House is a family owned business that has been in operation for over 50 years. The orchards have grown to almost 100 acres since Oren Wooden’s father planted his first tree, and now the farm produces over 18 varieties of apples, pumpkins, and other assorted vegetables.


Founded in 1857 by the Episcopal diosceses, Tennessee's University of the South was built on 10,000 acres given by the Sewanee Mining Company with an Oxford-style, Gothic architechure. Delayed by the onset of the Civil Way, it opened to students in 1868 welcoming 9 students and 4 faculty members.


Natural Bridge is a three-acre natural area located in Franklin County. Natural Bridge is a 25 feet high natural sandstone arch with a span of 50 feet that provides a scenic overlook of Lost Cove.