Hickman County is now the eighth largest county in the state and contains 612 square miles. There are more springs and scenic waterfalls in Hickman County than any other county in Middle Tennessee. A number of sulphur water springs were commercially developed as nineteenth century recreational sites, including Bon Aqua Springs, Primm Springs, and Beaverdam Springs. These health resorts include hotels, individual cottages, and recreation facilities. Bon Aqua Springs was known as the Queen of the southern spas. Neither Bon Aqua nor Primm Springs is still active, but Beavedam Springs is operated as a church camp by the Presbyterian Church as Na-Co-Me.

Two native Hickman County women gained national fame: Beth Slater Whitson and Sara Ophelia Colley Cannon. Whitson wrote several hundred songs, including "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and "Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland." Cannon gained world acclaim as Minnie Pearl on the Grand Ole Opry and the television show Hee Haw.

While in our area, enjoy a scenic drive through beautiful Hickman County and see nature at its best. Feel free to stop and visit with us as long as you like.

ATTRACTIONS:

REMEMBER WHEN 108 S. Public Square, Next to Breece's Cafe, a Centerville landmark for over 60 years. Largest Fenton Art Glass Dealer in Middle & East Tennessee. Come browse the 50+ fragrances of Yankee Candles available. Nice selection of fine gifts and collectibles. Free gift wrap. Phone orders accepted. Open Mon - Sat.9:00-5:00, Sun. 11:00-3:00. Phone: (931) 729-0052.

CENTERVILLE PUBLIC SQUARE Shop in the turn-of-the-century public square. Enjoy our southern hospitality and ask about our terrific trout fishing while in town. Tourists are welcome.

GRINDERS SWITCH DEPOT INTERPRETIVE CENTER 405 W Public Sq., Centerville.This location houses the Chamber of Commerce office and Grinders Switch Radio Hour.

TOWN CRIER GIFT SHOP 119 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033. 931-729-4027. A "great little Hallmark Gold Store" opened in 1974 and continues to offer gifts, books, collectables, gourmet and custom baskets. Business hours M-S 9am-6pm. Open Sun. from Nov.-Dec. 31st. Centerville Jewelry 409 West Public Square, Centerville, TN 37033. 931-729-0940.

DEER HUNTING The deer outnumber people in Hickman County and is one of the most popular hunting areas during season. Information available at the Chamber of Commerce.

BUFFALO/DUCK RIVER RC&D Centerville, TN. Larry Lofton, Director. 931-729-2686 x110. WHY NOT RANCH, LLC 1659 Blue Buck Creek Road, Duck River, TN, 38454. 931-583-9188. Catering to trail riders we offer both primitive and electrical camping spots and over 20 miles or pristine and scenic trails through some of the most beautiful countryside in TN. Come join us for the day or a weekend and see what this secret oasis has to offer. www.WhyNotRanch.com

• First Farmers and Merchants National Bank
• Spring House Inn & Country Store

Community Links:

• Hickman County

ACCOMMODATIONS & RESTAURANTS:

BREECE'S CAFE 111 South Public Square, Centerville, TN 37033. 931-729-3481.

THE SPRINGHOUSE INN Located in the southwestern corner of Hickman Co. and is convenient to the towns of Centerville, Linden, & Hohenwald. Within minutes you can enjoy canoeing, fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife observation, scenic roads to interesting destinations. Enjoy walking the grounds and gardens, taking a leisurely stroll to the pond, visiting the old spring house or just listening and gazing into the stream. 6815 Highway 100 W, Pleasantville, TN 37033. 866-252-9486. www.SpringhouseTN.com. 

BANKS:

FIRST NATIONAL BANK Proudly serving the people of our area since 1885. Two locations to serve you. 314 N. Public Square, Centerville, TN and Highway 100, Lyies, TN. Phone (931) 729-5181.

FIRST FEDERAL BANK Located at 737 Highway 100. Our services include: Online banking, 24 hr. ATM & Debit cards. All types of deposit accounts available: checking, savings, Certificates of Deposit & Individual Retirement accounts. Our loan products include personal, auto and mortgage. 931-729-4252 or 888-729-4252. Automated Line 800-607-2265. www.ffbtn.com. Other branches in Fairview, Dickson, Charlotte, White Bluff, Vanleer, Waverly, New Johnsonvill, Burns & McEwen.

FIRST FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK offers full service banking in Maury, Marshall, Lawrence, Hickman, Giles, Dickson and Williamson Counties. F&M's FAMTEL® is on the CIRRUS® and Pulse® networks and offers worldwide banking. F&M's Impact® Check Card, the automatic teller card that works like a check, is accepted at VISA® merchants everywhere. Manage your accounts from any internet access at fandmbank.com with F&M's E-Neighbor Banking. 

REALTORS:

TENNESSEE PROPERTIES 100 Church St., Centerville, TN 37033. 931-729-5763. Homes, farms, land, commercial or investment property.