South Central Tennessee Tourism - Scenic Trails

Natchez Trace Parkway is a beautiful, scenic and educational parkway that runs thru Wayne County  where you can stop at the Collinwood Welcome Center to find out all the loverly places in the area to eat, shop, fish, relax, play golf etc.   Then you can get back on the Trace head up the road to milepost 385.9 and you can get off and camp, picnic, visit the Meriwether Lewis Park and Monument, hike some trails, enjoy a winery, visit some shops or eat some more.  We have plenty of trails and sites for you to visit along your way, so take a ride down the Natchez Trace Parkway and stop in our area you will be glad you did.

Treasures and More on Highway 64 - Start in any of the following counties - Wayne, Lawrence, Giles, Lincoln or Franklin and travel David Crockett Parkway (Highway 64) for over 100 sites / places to see, eat, sleep and enjoy.

Southport Saltpeter Cave located at 2171 Mack Benderman Road, Culleoka, TN  37451.  One of the largest in Middle, Tennessee. During Civil War it was mined for nitrate to use in making gun powder.  Tours by appointment call 931-379-4404.

Nature Trail Walks in Lewis County.  Devil's Backbone State Natural Area and Meriwether Lewis National Park on Natchez Trace Parkway.

Jackson Falls located in Hickman County.  Come visit this Historic rest stop on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Shady Grove.

Chickasaw Trace Park located on Santa Fe Pike, Columbia, TN.  Hiking trails in a wilderness setting as the trail winds around the Duck River bottomlands. Beautiful views and challenging paths.  For more information or directions call 931-375-6103.

Baker's Bluff located in Hickman County - Scenic view along the Natchez Trace that overlooks the Duck River and farmland.