South Central Tennessee Tourism Association - Franklin County, TN
Franklin County
Cowan Railroad Museum
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About 39,324 folks live in Franklin County today...mostly because they just like it here. A lot of them have deep roots and a lot of roots are new... but they all have one thing in common...Franklin County is "home" and they're proud of it. Highland, lowland, creek or lake we have them all. A friendly place to live, work, play and visit. Be sure to fish, camp, boat, hike, golf, swim, or just see beautiful Tim's Ford Reservoir and Woods Reservoir while in our county.There is a lot to do and see around here...different places, different faces...history has dealt Franklin County a unique hand...For instance, we have a mountain...a small mountain...but a mountain nonetheless...on top of our mountain is one of the finest universities in the nation...the world, for that matter...folks in these parts usually call it Sewanee, but officially it's the University of the South.
ATTRACTIONS:
BELVIDERE MARKET Step back in time at the Belvidere Market. Browse thru unique gift items (old & new). Stop by for a fun-filled evening featuring live music by local artist. For more information please visit www.belvideremarket.com, or call (931)967-1727.
COWAN RAILROAD MUSEUM Model train room, heritage room and railroad library. Located in Cowan, TN on Highway 41A South, just six miles east of Winchester. Call 931-967-3078 for more information.
DEEP SOUTH OUTDOORS on Carter Mountain south of Winchester. Breathtaking trail system accessing 17,000 acres of prime timberland for wagons, horseback riding and ATV's. Experience the adventure of mountain riding at all skill levels. Info at: P. O.Box 243, Grant, AL, 35747. 800-239-9090. www.DeepSouthOutdoors.com
FALLS MILL AND COUNTRY STORE Bed and Breakfast Log Cabin. Operating water-powered grain mill and museum. Producers of stone-ground flour and meal. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00 - 4:00, Sunday 12:30 - 4:00 (Closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day and December 24th - 1st Thursday of January ) Located 12 miles west of Winchester, 1 mile north of US 64 at Old Salem. 931-469-7161, 134 Falls Mill Road, Belvidere, TN 37306.
GRANDADDY'S FARM 1165 Highland Ridge Road, Estill Springs, TN 931-967-8628. We have over 30 varieties of fall mums and more than 40 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and winter squash all farm grown. Come down to the farm for hayrides, corn maze, animal barn, nature trail, picnic area, and concessions. The fall market is open from September 15 - October 27 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM . The farm activities begin September 28 to October 27 on Fridays 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. We are closed Sundays and Mondays. Please visit us online at www.GrandaddysFarm.com for directions, pricing, and other information.
MONTANA DRIVE-IN 10251 Tullahoma Hwy, Estill Springs, TN 37330 between the town of Estill Springs and the city of Tullahoma. 3 screen Drive-In theatre. Double features every night. w ww.montanadrivein.com
OLD JAIL MUSEUM Where it's fun….to go to jail! Memorabilia from the past make up exhibits of materials either given or on loan from the owners. Objects such as a loom and spinning wheel; artifacts from the early Indians of the vicinity; Civil War uniforms, letters, a cannon; handcuffs, leg irons, a cell in all its austerity; and Dinah Shore (of world fame, who came from Winchester) mementos. Located at 400 Dinah Shore Boulevard in Winchester, open from mid-March to mid-November, Tues. - Sun., 10a.m.-4:30 p.m., Adults: $1, Children: 40 cents.
OLDHAM THEATER located on the Downtown Square. Refurbished to resemble how it used to be 50 years ago. First run movies 7 days a week. www.montanadrivein.com
THE SAMPLER Celebrating our 25th Anniversary! Dept 56 Showcase Dealer, Buyers Choice Carolers, Aromatique, Quilt Sets, Blue Sky, Lang, Yankee Candles and much more. Monday - Saturday 10 AM- 5PM. 214 East Cumberland Street, P.O. Box 321, Cowan, Tennessee 37318. (931) 967-7053.
TIM'S FORD MARINA & RESORT Fully furnished cabins, restaurant, covered wet slips and fishing dock, pontoon boat rentals, laundry, launching ramp, trailer parking and fuel. Call 931-967-4509 or 800-722-1164. http://www.timsfordmarina.com/
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH SEWANEE Home of one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges and a seminary of the Episcopal Church. Popularly known as Sewanee, the University is located atop the Cumberland Plateau between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Contact us at www.sewanee.edu
WHIFFENPOOFS OF WINCHESTER is this area's 1-stop destination for the widest selection of vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories, costume rentals from only $10 per day, and much, much more! Located at 103 S. College Street.Open Tues.- Fri.11:30AM - 6PM.
ACCOMMODATIONS & RESTAURANTS:
CIRCLE E. GUEST RANCH located 50 Circle E Lane, Belvidere, TN.37306. RV and campground with 120 miles of horseback riding trails, located less than 30 minutes from I-24. Over 200 large pull-thru sites with water and electric. New and modern restrooms with showers. 400 boxed and covered horse stalls. Call 931-962-1790. E-mail: t This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . www.circleeguestranch.com
JIM OLIVER'S SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT & LODGE with a buffet and full menu every day in Monteagle. Located I-24 at Exit 131. Call 800-489-2091. www.thesmokehouse.com
REALTORS:
LYNCH & LYNCH REAL ESTATE, LLC. located 23 South College Street, on the square in Winchester. Call 888-278-8223 or 931-967-1672. www.MargaretBLynch.com
