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DISCOVER | 3 ON THE COVERLolo rocking the Jackson Ballpark during Bicentennial celebration. P.O. Box 888, Huntingdon, TN 38344 731.415.6489 jmoody@magicvalleypublishing.com Editor: Jonathan Moody Creative Director: Christy Slaman Copy Editor: Joan Phillips contents DISCOVER OV Dynamix Physical Therapy specializes in manual therapy, a hands-on based treatment which is unique to this region. Our customized approach to care has established us as the elite provider for orthopedic and athletic rehabilitation along with workers’ compensation injuries. Contact us today to discover the Dynamix difference. dynamix.lifeDYERSBURGCOVINGTONBROWNSVILLEWESTTENNESSEE’S LEADER IN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE JACKSONHUMBOLDTGREENFIELD UNIONTRENTONPARISMILLINGTONMILANMCKENZIECITY 04 A Romantic Weekend in Dickson, Tennessee 09 - Tennessee River BBQ Battle & Music Festival 13 - Farm to Table event set in Savannah 20- Madison County celebrates bicentennial 25 - Vacation across Tennessee 30- The Collinsville Story
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While Dickson County has six towns and cities, we stayed mostly in the city of Dickson with a few short trips out to Charlotte and Burns. Here’s everything we did on our weekend in Dickson.
A Romantic Weekend in Dickson, Tennessee by Paige Watts
Dickson, Tennessee is the perfect des tination for a small town getaway. Only 35 miles from Nashville and an easy drive from other hubs like Atlanta, Dickson makes for a great romantic weekend trip. Check out this 3-day itinerary to explore all Dickson County has to offer. Dickson County is home to one of the largest state parks in Tennessee, historical sites and museums, and great local shop ping and eating.
This laid-back, open-air restaurant serves on-site brewed beer and a selection of pub-style classics like burgers, sand wiches, and flatbreads. Kevin had a classic burger while I had a pepperoni flatbread. Since neither of us are big beer drinkers, we tried some of the ciders they had on tap.
LunchDowntown1:DicksonatZander’sWoodfiredPizza
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Clement Railroad Hotel Museum Afterward, we had a guided tour of the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum. This museum is housed in the Hotel Halbrook State Historic Site. The Hotel Halbrook is one of the few remaining examples of a railroad hotel in Tennessee. The hotel was constructed in 1913 and operated until 1954. You’ll learn all about the hotel’s inter esting history (it was mainly managed by women, which was practically unheard of for the time period), as well as the history of Dickson’s commerce, its place in the Civil War, Dickson County Civil Rights, and all about Governor Frank G. Clem ent who was born in the back room.
Dinner at One19 Craft Kitchen & Brewery
This restaurant in Downtown Dick son serves personal and sharable pizzas, calzones, salads, and craft beer. I had the Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza while Kevin got the Zander (made with all the meats) as aTheycalzone.also serve ice cream, which you can get as scoops or in a flight. Kevin and I shared a flight of 4 flavors, which is the perfect shot glass-sized amount for sharing and sampling a bunch of different flavors.
We walked off lunch by perusing the Main Street shops. The Downtown Dick son Historic District has over 100 locally owned commercial businesses, boutiques, and restaurants, so it’s the perfect place to shop for a local souvenir. We looked in a bunch of different stores, but our particular favorites were Buff City Soap, where we sniffed every colorful soap they had; Reading Rock Books, where we browsed their new and used book selection; and Momma’s Memories, where we looked through all the antiques (I’m always on the hunt for Nancy Drew books).
We started our second day in Dickson, Tennessee off with some relaxation at Bloom Day Spa. This was one of the best spa experiences I’ve ever had, and it’s certainly worth the trip just for a day at the spa! They offer a sauna, facials, massages, body treatments, hydrotherapy soaks, hair removal, tinting and lash services, and nail services. Kevin got a facial while I had a much needed massage. Afterward, we were free to use the sau na and sip wine in the comfy, cozy lounge.
As the 41st Governor of Tennessee, Clement had many accomplishments, including the desegregation of Tennessee, a free text book program for public school children, the establishment of the first Department of Mental Health, and ex pansion of roads and the Interstate system throughout the state.
Explore Main Street Shops
Relax at Bloom Day Spa
Day 2: Spa Day
Day 3: Hiking Adventures
Little Bite of Everything has been vot ed Dickson’s Best Burger for three years running now. Besides burgers, their menu features southern dishes from salads and wraps to chicken sandwiches and mac & cheese.Wewent for their award-winning burgers, of course. Kevin opted for the Original Mac & Cheese Burger while I had the Southern Burger with a fried green tomato and pimento cheese. Their hand-cut fries are amazing as well. I really recommend the Garlic Par mesan Fries!
Visit Promise Land Head to the neighboring town of Charlotte, Tennessee to visit Promise Land, the first African American commu nity in Dickson County. This community was established shortly after the Civil War by freedmen and women, with early settlers Nathan Bowen, Washington Vanleer, and John and Arch Nesbit.Thecommunity encompassed about 1,000 acres and included 50 homes, sever al stores, two churches, and a school. Only the St. John Church and the schoolhouse remain today. But heirs of the original African American landowners still own much of the land in the area.
Lunch at Little Bite of Everything
Burns BBQ Bash
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Dinner at Lugo’s Lugo’s serves contemporary American cuisine with added influences from coun tries around the world. Each dish is made fresh from scratch, which you can watch in the open kitchen across the bar. I hade their Homemade Lasagna while Kevin opted for their Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Promise Land offers tours of the church and schoolhouse, and in early June, you can attend their Music & Arts Festival.
Montgomery Bell State Park is a natu ral oasis, with three lakes on 3,850-acres of park land, a lodge and restaurant, plenty of campsites, an 18-hole golf course, and miles of hiking trails. The park’s namesake, Montgomery Bell, formed one of the largest iron industries in Tennessee. You’re able to see the site where Laurel Furnace, the main iron furnace, was located, though no furnace exists today. We hiked along the Ore Pit Loop Trail, which takes you through some of the pits where they mined for iron. There are plenty of activities you can enjoy at Montgomery State Park. Most trails are less than 1 mile, but there is a 10 mile overnight trail if you’re feeling adventurous. You can fish, swim, boat, and paddle on the lakes. The park has 23 miles of mountain biking trails. And with 139 species of birds identified, Montgomery Bell is a great place for birding.
This free end-of-summer festival in Burns, Tennessee hosts local and near-by barbeque competitors to find the best barbeque around. There are also craft vendors, food vendors, live music, fun and games for the kids, and a fireworks finale.
If you’re visiting at the end of July, you won’t want to miss the Burns BBQ Bash.
Explore Montgomery Bell State Park
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Lunch at Las Delicias Ice Cream & Mexican Food
After exploring the park, treat yourself to something delicious at Las Delicias Ice Cream & Mexican Food before heading home. Las Delicias serves authentic Mexican food, from tacos to tortas to quesadillas. Save plenty of room for dessert, though, because they also offer homemade ice cream, paletas (Mexican-style popsi cles), milkshakes, and delicious dessert creations like Sweet Nachos.
We had a romantic stay at the East Hills Inn Bed & Breakfast. This B&B is nestled away in a suburban neighborhood. You’re just a few minutes from Downtown Dickson in one direc tion and Montgomery Bell State Park in the other, and just a 15 minute drive from neighboring towns of Burns and Char lotte.East Hills has a park-like property with spacious grounds, plenty of seating, a res ident cat, and a variety of lodging options from rooms to cottages to a cozy barn. We stayed in the Johnson Room at the front of the house, which was furnished with beautiful antique and reproduction furniture and had a view onto the front porch.
Where to Stay in Dickson, Tennessee
The 2022 TN River BBQ Battle & Music Festival is scheduled for Friday & Saturday, September 23 & 24. This Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) event will be held in the Town of Saltillo, Tennessee, at the inter section of Main Street (Hwy. 36) and Shoreline Drive, on the bank of the beautiful TN River. Along with being a KCBS sanctioned BBQ contest, the TN River BBQ Battle is also a state championship BBQ contest. This year's competition is being held in conjunction with Saltillo River Day where you can enjoy vendors as well as live music all day on Saturday!
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TN River BBQ Battle & Music Festival
People’s Choice Public Food Sampling
Be sure to attend the People’s Choice event on Saturday morning (11 a.m.) and sample some of this great award winning BBQ from the champions, then vote for your favor ite! Winners of the People’s Choice Awards will be announced at 3:30 p.m. Saturday during the competition awards.
The outdoor dinner will be held on Monday, September 12 at the Savannah Market set against the backdrop of Savannah’s downtown. This year’s menu is inspired by the 81-year-old Catfish Derby happening during the month of September in Savannah’s own Catfish Capitol of theThWorld.emenu will be comprised of catfish gumbo, and tacos, flavored with regional and seasonal foods and featuring other locally raised meats and vegetables. Preparing the meal will be Wolfe’s Cafe Catering and our own local UT Extension and 4-H teams serving. Guests will enjoy meats, veggies, bread, cheeses, Tennessee spirits, and delicious desserts! We will also highlight our area’s food industries, Savannah Classics Hushpuppies, and Kelley’s Katch Caviar. There will be door prizes, music, special treats, and lots of community camaraderie!
Come celebrate the harvest season at the fifth annual Farm to Table Dinner in downtown Savannah, Tennessee. Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau will host the Farmers Market-themed event focusing on community connection, locally grown food awareness, and a fun fall celebration of agritourism.
All event proceeds support our agri-tourism projects and our local 4-H program. Tickets for the fifth annual farm-to-table dinner are for sale at the Tennessee River Museum, 495 Main Street, in downtown Savannah or online at www.TourHardinCounty.org. Tickets are $50 Openeach.seating is at 6 p.m. for drinks and appetizers with dinner to be served at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit Savannah Farmers Market on Facebook or call Tour Hardin County at 731-925-8181.
“We love the idea of gathering in the fall when the air is beginning to feel crisp and folks can enjoy an outdoor social gathering,” says Beth Pippin, Hardin County Tourism Director. “It’s a perfect fit for a celebration of combining good food, and good friends for a good cause.
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Farm to Table Dinner Event Set in Downtown Savannah
Our local farmers and bakers come together with the Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau, UT Extension, and the 4-H kids to share food and fellowship. Any time spent on educating our youth is time well spent.”
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Madison County Celebrates 200 Year Birthday
Madison County and Jackson citizens were ecstatic as Jackson/Madison County concluded its 200-year celebration with a community parade and time capsule-burial, culminating with a fireworks show and performance by Lolo and The Commodores on Saturday night.
Lolo & The Commodores rocked the Jackson Ballpark Saturday as the year-long 200 year Bicentennial came to a close.
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Madison County mayor Jimmy Harris Jackson city mayor Scott Conger
A crowd was on hand for the Jackson-Madison County birthday celebration at the Jackson Ballpark.
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The family vacation, the moments you don’t just remember, but replay again and again. When your heart skipped a beat and eyes opened wide to the wonders of the world. With water & amusement parks, zoos & aquariums, nature & parks, farms & orchards; memories made in Tennessee feel like home.
Vacation Across Tennessee
Kid Reviewed The soundtrack of laughter is music to a parent’s ears. The Kid Reviewed “Laugh Tracker” campaign appeared at nearly 30 popular family destinations across Tennessee. Kids wore a recorded device to track laughter and excitement. Recorded reviews from the experts themselves, kids, can be found here, each baring a special “Kid Reviewed” logo to let families know they can choose a particular attraction with confidence.
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Book a stay at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort & Spa for family-inspired rooms, spa services, a pool, live music and storytelling at night and much more. Walk among the treetops with a magical experience in the mountains at Gatlinburg’s Anakeesta. A new expansion includes the AnaVista Tower, TreeVenture Challenge Course, dual-ziplining, gem-mining, Smokehouse Barbeque & Brewery and a new water play area. Pet jellyfish and stingrays; enjoy playful penguins and be wowed by sharks at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Get ready to make a splash at Soaky Mountain Waterpark in Sevierville with a massive wave pool, adventure river, thrill rides like the Avalaunch Watercoaster at The Hive, the perfect play spot for little tykes.
Smoky Mountains Dolly Parton’s Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is Tennessee’s No. 1 attraction. The world-class theme park features Wildwood Grove, a suspended family roller coaster called the Dragonfl ier, Dollywood’s Splash Country with more than 20 water slides and splash pads, live entertainment, indoor and outdoor play areas, theatrical show, concerts and events like the new Flower and Food Festival.
Northeast Tennessee Hands On! Discovery Center in Gray is fun for the whole family with immersive interactive exhibits, a musical Tesla coil, giant building blocks, a 3-story Paleo Tower and an art studio. Experience the magic of Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium in Kingsport with a 44-acre lake, hiking trails, a Nature Center with a state-of-the-art Planetarium Theater, and animal habitats featuring wolves, bobcats, raptors and reptiles. Be sure to stop for a spin on the Kingsport Carousel for a ride on one of the 32 hand-carved animals and two chariots. Little racers
Ride the Soaring Eagle zip line, get up close at Kangaroo Kickabout and see animals from around the world including spider monkeys, Andean bears, white rhinoceros, clouded leopards, giraffe and more at Nashville Zoo. Open the mind to the wonder of science with hands-on,
26 | DISCOVER can join the kid’s club and enjoy the fun around the world’s fastest half-mile track at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol. Learn about trail travel and see the restored Southern Railway caboose at the Chuckey Railroad Depot Museum in Jonesborough. The town’s railroad legacy is told through exhibits, artifacts, maps and photographs. Chattanooga Make the Tennessee Aquarium a must-stop. Along the journey, see cuddly penguins and otters, alligators and stur geon and hundreds of butterflies in the rooftop garden. Head to Coolidge Park to ride the beautifully restored 100-yearold carousel. Experience the interactive Classic Arcade Pinball Museum filled with classic arcade games and pinball machines dating back to the 1940s. Kids can splash in a manmade “river,” dig for dinosaur bones, make beautiful music and get a bird’s eye view of downtown in the three-story Lookout Tower at Creative Discovery Museum. Check out the monkeys, jaguars, snow leopards, red pandas and feed an African pygmy goat with a tour of the Chattanooga Zoo. Venture underground 260 feet by elevator into historic Lookout Mountain to marvel at the impressive waterfall and beautiful cave formations at Ruby Falls.
Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Knoxville & Middle East Tennessee See wildlife up close and personal like red pandas and a tiger forest while exploring acres of creative habitats per fect for animal lovers of all ages at Zoo Knoxville. Fly high at Navitat Canopy Adventures’ tree-based zipline challenge park at Ijams Nature Center, a 300-acre environmental learning center for all ages with meadows, woodlands, flora and fauna and a boardwalk. Learning is fun at The Muse Knoxville. The hands-on children’s science and art museum fea tures exhibits, a full-dome planetarium, indoor and outdoor learning spaces and a playground.Lessthan 20 minutes from Knoxville in Clinton, The Museum of Appalachia is a living history museum of pioneer, frontier and mountain life. The 65-acre complex includes dozens of authentic log structures, traditional farm animals, un usual mountain relics and live musicians.
In nearby Oak Ridge, science and history come alive with hands-on exhibits at the American Museum of Science and Ener gy (AMSE). The museum tells the story of the technical marvels from the “Secret City” of Oak Ridge and the Manhattan Project. Enjoy a walk back in time as you stroll through the Bush’s story at Bush’s Beans Visitor Center in Dandridge. The museum housed in the A.J. Bush & Company general store, built in 1911, is fun for all ages. Be sure to stop for a piece of pinto bean pie at the café. Travel through cave networks on a boat at the Lost Sea Adventure in Sweetwater.
Jackson & Alamo Casey Jones Home & Railroad Mu seum in Jackson tells the story of the famous railroad engineer who saved his passengers by sacrificing his life. En joy the Old Country Store which has a southern-style buffet, ice cream served in an 1800s replica ice cream parlor, fudge and gifts. See cars from Batman, Scooby Doo and other iconic rides for just $5 ad mission/person at Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum. Pet and feed more than 80 species of exotic animals from the com fort of your car at Tennessee Safari Park in Alamo. The drive-through zoo located on a century farm is known for its friend ly, exotic animals including giraffes, zebras, bison, primates and tapirs. Union City Be amazed at Discovery Park of America. Zoom down a super-fast slide, ride in the earthquake simulator, control a huge globe to drain the world’s oceans, create a weather pattern, peer through the observation tower, race solar-powered airplanes, discover dinosaurs, a suit of armor and fantastic treasures. Outside on the 50-acre heritage park, find a working gristmill, antique train and tractor dis plays, exhibits and landscaped gardens.
Memphis
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The Pink Palace Museum is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. See dinosaurs and fossils, trace Memphis’ development from the time of Spanish explorers, check out the CTI Giant 3D Theater and AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium. Play and learn with hands-on exhibits and programs, the “H2Oh! Splash Park,” outdoor play space, airplane cockpit and disco room at Children’s Museum of Memphis. Explore the wild side at the Memphis Zoo. The easy-to-navigate park includes a Yellowstone ecosystem, polar bears and wolves from the great North west and pandas from China. Some of the city’s most famous animals call the fountain inside Peabody Hotel home. Stop by at 5 p.m. for the fanfare as the ducks walk the red carpet. For more Tennessee family-friendly stops, visit www.tnvacation.com/experiences/family.
interactive exhibits, a spectacular show at Sudekum Planetarium and award-win ning programs like Science Live! demonstrations, 3D printing workshops and more at Adventure Science Center. Make a splash on three levels of thrill rides or relax by the pool at Soundwaves at Gaylord Opryland, an indoor and outdoor oasis. Feed curiosity and cre ativity through interactive exhibits and art-making stations and galleries at the kid-friendly Frist Art Museum. Scaven ger hunts, exhibit activity guides and ed ucational programs make galleries fun for kids to explore at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. In nearby Mur freesboro, see the World’s Largest Cedar Bucket at Cannonsburgh Village. The reconstructed pioneer village includes a gristmill, one-room schoolhouse, town hall, log home, church, general store and working blacksmith’s shop. Lucky Ladd Farms in Eagleville is home to Tennes see’s largest petting farm, featuring over 100 friendly animals, acres of play grounds, hands-on animal encounters, pony rides and good old-fashioned fun.
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Historic Collinsville, located in Montgomery County, Southside is a rural pioneer settlement featuring authentically restored log houses and outbuildings dating from 1830 to the turn of the century. The settlement takes visitors from the earliest “first home” to the expansive big house on the hill with separate kitchen, living and sleep ing areas. Each home and outbuilding has been painstakingly restored to its original condition and furnished authentically.
This is the land where the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, Iroquois and Shawnee Indi ans traveled. It is where the soldiers of the North and South met; just 45 miles to the northwest is Fort Donelson National Battlefield, the site of a major Civil War battle. Cotton and sheep were raised by the early settlers and then transported by land and down the Cumberland River, which lies just two miles away. Now, on the same river, the Delta Queen Riverboat slowly slips its way south to Nashville and passes fields of corn, wheat, soybeans and cattle.
The Collinsville Story
LIFE IN THE 1800s
Sadly, Glenn and JoAnn passed away within days of each other in September 2021. They were adored by their community and we are honored to carry on their passion for history and sharing it with children.
THE WEAKLEY FAMILY
In 1974, JoAnn Weakley and her husband Glenn began the work on their dream of rebuilding the settlement of Collinsville. They wanted to establish an area where people of all ages could come and see how our ancestors lived in the 1800s and how these pioneers passed on to us many lessons and values to be treasured. Being a for mer school teacher, JoAnn believed that children especially should be exposed to these values with a “hands-on” approach. They opened “Historic Collinsville” to the public in 1997 as a 501(c)3 organization. In 2018, to ensure that Collinsville is preserved and the work continues, the Weakleys sold Collinsville to Montgomery County Government. The property is maintained and operated by Visit Clarksville.
Enter into our history and see how life was then lived. Learn what made us “people of strength.” Enjoy the rolling hills of Tennessee, quiet walks or a picnic under the trees while exploring one of the log homes.
SETTLER LIFE
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