Area Attractions
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- Big South Fork - activities, events, maps
- Southeast Pack Trips - horse rental & custom rides
- Big South Fork Scenic Railway - (800) 462-5664 or (606) 376-5330
- Kayak Rental & Trips - (931) 510-6939 or (317) 496-3538
- Dale Hollow Lake - home of the current world record holder for smallmouth bass
- Cumberland County Playhouse - family theater
- Fentress County Chamber of Commerce
- World's Longest Yard Sale
- Allardt Pumpkin Festival
- Hidden Valley Golf Course - Livingston, TN (931) 823-1313
- Tennessee Golf Trail
- Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, hiking trails, rafting, horseback riding, swimming, wild life and bird watching
- Cumberland Mountain State Park
- Fall Creek Falls
- Colditz Cove State Natural Area, Hwy 52 East, 931-879-9948
- Pickett State Park, Hwy 154, 931-879-5821
- Lake Cumberland
- Mark Twain Park, Old Hwy 127, Jamestown
- Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Site, Hwy 127 North in Pall Mall, 931-879-5366
Visit the birth, home, and burial site of America's most decorated World War I Soldier. A picnic beside the gristmill in the park with a delicious sack lunch from the General Store will prove to be relaxing and serene.
- Cumberland Mountain General Store, Hwy 127 South in Clarkrange 931-863-3880
The Cumberland Mountain General Store has treasures of old just waiting to be discovered. Be sure to stop in the Rock-A-Billy Cafe in the back of the store for the most amazing milkshake and hamburger you've ever tasted!
- The Gernt House*, Allardt, 931-879-8517
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 1880s farm house of pioneer Bruno Gernt (founder of Allardt TN) is restored and updated and remains true to the original German architectural influence.
- Highland Manor Winery, Hwy 127 South in Jamestown, 931-879-9519
Tennessee's oldest winery offers free tours, wine tastings, a unique gift shop, even a picnic on the grounds! With major events from Spring through Fall, you're going to love coming to Highland Manor. Open 365 days a year.
- Historic Rugby*, Hwy 52 East in Rugby, 888-214-3400
This restored Victorian village founded in 1880 by British author and social reformer Thomas Hughes survives today as both a living community and fascinating historic site, unspoiled modern development. Tour the Schoolhouse, library, church, original buildings, commissary store, and grab a delicious bite to eat at the Harrow Road Cafe.
- Pickett State Park, Hwy 154 in Jamestown 931-879-5821
This 17,372-acre park and forest have a combination of scenic, botanical, and geological wonders found nowhere else in Tennessee. The uncommon rock formations, natural bridges, ancient Indian occupation remains, and numerous caves are of particular interest. The park is adjacent to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
- Muddy Pond Mennonite Community, Hwy 62 West in Monterey 931-445-7829
An old fashioned community with Amish ways, the Mennonites offer breads, pastries, homemade ice cream, and of course, sorghum for sale. Enjoy the bakery, leather shop, variety store, general store, Country Porch, and sorghum mill. Open Monday through Saturday, 9-5 CST. Call 931-445-7370.
- Ye Ole Jail, Hwy 52 West in downtown Jamestown, on the square, 931-879-9948
This century old building made of native sandstone is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to the the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce.
- Century Farms: Fentress County has eight farms that are over 100 years old. Help us celebrate these farms and their legacy. We're proud of these farms and appreciate the character and culture they've added to our community and lives. They are: Big Dry Farm, Clayton Upchurch Farm, Jerry Green Farm, Kenthrease Farm, Otto Pile Farm, Reed Farm, Williams Pile Farm, W.R. Reed Farm.
* Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
If you have any questions, please email us or call us at (931) 879-1985. We look forward to seeing you!
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