The Story of the Tennessee River Trail Scenic Byway

The Story of the Tennessee River Trail Scenic Byway

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Dyers Creek Recreational Area
Fort Donelson National Cemetery
Fort Donelson National Battlefied
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge
Fort Donelson National
Battlefield Picnic Area
Fort Donelson National Battlefield Dover Hotel
Stewart County Historical Museum
Bear Spring Furnace
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South Picnic Area
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North Poplar Historic District
Paris Henry County Heritage Center
Robert E. Lee Academy for the Arts
Paris Cemetery and
Paris Commercial Historic District
African American Monument
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Erin Limekiln Quarry Site — Houston County
Nathan Bedford Forrest Memorial
Happy Hollow Campground
Main Picnic Area
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
Archaeological Site/Eva Beach Recreation Area
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Located in one of the most scenic regions in the country, the Tennessee River
Trail Scenic Byway is comprised of 440 miles of 2-lane roads meandering
through picturesque countryside and small, hometown America. The Tennessee
River Trail Scenic Byway winds through nine counties along the eastern and
western banks of the Tennessee River in western middle Tennessee. Home
to some of the state’s most significant resources and attractions, this region
offers visitors a glimpse into the past and insight into the events that shaped
the course of our nation’s history.
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NEW JOHNSONVILLE
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Very few places in the country offer visitors the chance to cross a river by ferry or
to see the sites where major Civil War victories and defeats occurred both on the
ground and in the water. Significant wildlife management areas that offer respite
to migratory birds also provide an excellent outlet to bird watchers, and there
is no better place to see the impact of the Tennessee Valley Authority, which
transformed life in the Tennessee River Valley region during the mid-1900s.
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Brownsport Furnace
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Cypress Pond Refuge
Wildlife Management Area
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Flatwoods Canoe Base
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Chester
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Horse Recreational Park
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Buffalo River
MILLEDGEVILLE
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Saltillo Landing
Clifton Riverfront Memorial Park
Clifton City Marina
Clifton Riverfront Park
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Eagle Creek Wildlife Management Area
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Arnold Hollow Wildlife Management Area
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Wayne
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Tie Camp Wildlife Management Area
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Nature Trail
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Browntown Wildlife Management Area
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COLLINWOOD
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Collinwood Depot
Shiloh National Military Park
Shiloh National Cemetery
Shiloh Mounds National Historic Landmark
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Pickwick Landing Dam Powerhouse
Pickwick Landing State Park
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Pickwick Landing Dam Campground
Bruton Branch Recreational Area
Pickwick Landing Dam
Pickwick Landing State Park Picnic Areas
Pickwick Landing State Park
Pickwick Landing State Park Main Campground
Pickwick Landing State Park Marina
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Natchez Trace Parkway
Cherry Mansion
Savannah River Landing
Tennessee River Museum
Savannah Historic Tour
Alex and Queen Haley Graves
Walker Branch State Natural Area
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Cedar Grove Furnace
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Take some time to come and enjoy what the Tennessee River Trail Scenic Byway
has to offer. The diversity of the region provides an environmental and cultural
experience that cannot be matched.
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Whether you’re a history buff, an environmentalist or an outdoor recreation
enthusiast, the Tennessee River Trail Scenic Byway has something for you.
Enjoy a stroll through the historic downtown area in Paris, or take in the historic
residential district in Savannah. The Tennessee River and Kentucky Lake have
an abundance of marinas and campgrounds that provide for many opportunities
to enjoy the water for recreational or sport fishing. The many rivers and streams
that feed the river and lake also provide a wide variety of canoe and kayak
options for the outdoor adventurer.
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The Story of the
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MCEWEN
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Picnic Areas
Public Lands
Loop Route
Spur Route
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Cities
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Land Between the Lakes
National Park Units
State Parks
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Other Interests
Riverines
Primary Objectives
• Provide economic development
through tourism
• Promote tourism
• Educate the public about the byway
• Preserve the intrinsic resources
• Provide education and recreation
opportunities for residents
Goals for Achieving
Primary Objectives
Provide Economic
Development Through
Tourism
Goal 1:
Objective 1.1
Objective 1.2
Objective 1.3
Objective 1.4
Objective 1.5
Goal 2:
Keep visitors for an extended period of time
Provide proper facilities to accommodate them
Create points of interest specific to the region
Create regionally based collateral material
Cross-promote retain lodging and restaurants
Promote Tourism
Objective 2.1
Develop a targeted marketing plan for the
region to highlight the resources
Objective 2.2
Objective 2.3
Objective 2.4
Objective 2.5
Develop easy to read brochures and maps
Develop a web site for the entire region
Use regional partnerships
Promote the region through the state and
other tourism organizations
Examples of Resources
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African American
Alex and Queen Haley Graves..............................................................................................................Hardin County
Paris City Cemetery and African American Memorial...........................................................................Henry County
Campground
Beech Bend Campground...................................................................................................................Decatur County
Birdsong Resort, Campground............................................................................................................. Benton County
Gatlin Point Campground, Land Between the Lakes.......................................................................... Stewart County
Mousetail Landing State Park, Main Campground................................................................................... Perry County
Mousetail Landing State Park, Spring Creek Campground...................................................................... Perry County
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park, Happy Hollow Campground...................................................... Benton County
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park, Rustic Campground.................................................................... Benton County
Paris Landing State Park Campground...................................................................................................Henry County
Pickwick Landing State Park, Bruton Branch Recreational Area...........................................................Hardin County
Pickwick Landing State Park, Main Campground..................................................................................Hardin County
Piney Campground, Land Between the Lakes.................................................................................... Stewart County
Rushing Creek Campground, Land Between the Lakes...................................................................... Stewart County
Civil War
Educate The Public About
The Byway
Goal 3:
Objective 3.1
Solicit media coverage to showcase the byway
Objective 3.2
Explain advantages of the byway through press
releases and promotional events
Provide wayfinding/kiosks/interpretive signage
Specific training to the front line service
industry about the byway
Objective 3.3
Objective 3.4
Preserve The Intrinsic
Resources
Goal 4:
Objective 4.1
Solicit the help of historical societies to record
seniors’ memories of the region
Objective 4.2
Establish task forces in each county to
document and project significant sites
Objective 4.3
Use state, federal and local agencies to help
preserve resources
Objective 4.4
Assess the natural resources/attractions to
determine the best use
Provide Education/
Recreation Opportunities
for Residents
Goal 5:
Objective 5.1
Develop regional partnerships to sponsor
events among neighboring counties
(ignoring county lines)
Objective 5.2
Provide designated locations/people to
disseminate information about the region
Objective 5.3
Hold events evolving around the value of the
intrinsic resources
Objective 5.4
Engage the school systems to educate students
about the region and the resources
Objective 5.5
Educate entrepreneurs on tourism and
business development
Johnsonville State Historic Park..................................................................................................... Humphreys County
Cherry Mansion.....................................................................................................................................Hardin County
Fort Donelson..................................................................................................................................... Stewart County
Fort Donelson National Battlefield, Dover Hotel (Surrender House)................................................ Stewart County
Fort Donelson National Cemetery..................................................................................................... Stewart County
Fort Henry Trail, Land Between the Lakes.......................................................................................... Stewart County
Humphreys County Museum and Civil War Fort.......................................................................... Humphreys County
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park, Nathan Bedford Forrest Memorial............................................. Benton County
Savannah River Landing.........................................................................................................................Hardin County
Shiloh National Cemetery.....................................................................................................................Hardin County
Shiloh National Military Park.................................................................................................................Hardin County
Tennessee River Museum......................................................................................................................Hardin County
Environmental
Barkley Wildlife Management Area..................................................................................................... Stewart County
Big Sandy Wildlife Management Area..................................................................................................Multiple County
Camden Wildlife Management Area..................................................................................................... Benton County
Carroll Cabin Barrens State Natural Area...........................................................................................Decatur County
Chambers Creek Wetland Area............................................................................................................Hardin County
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge............................................................................................... Stewart County
Cypress Pond Refuge...........................................................................................................................Decatur County
Harmon Creek Wildlife Management Area.......................................................................................... Benton County
Lady’s Bluff Small Wild Area.................................................................................................................... Perry County
Largent Spring.................................................................................................................................... Houston County
Lick Creek Wildlife Management Area................................................................................................. Benton County
Natchez Trace Parkway, Sweetwater Branch Nature Trail................................................................... Wayne County
New Hope Wildlife Management Area................................................................................................ Benton County
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, Bennetts Creek Overlook............................................................Henry County
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, Big Sandy Unit...........................................................................Multiple County
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, Busseltown Unit........................................................................Decatur County
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, Chickasaw National Recreation Trail............................................Henry County
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, Duck River Bottoms Overlook................................................... Benton County
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, V. L. Childs Observation Deck......................................................Henry County
Walker Branch State Natural Area........................................................................................................Hardin County
West Sandy Wildlife Management Area..................................................................................................Henry County
Exploration/Settlement
Bear Spring Iron Furnace..................................................................................................................... Stewart County
Brownsport Furnace...........................................................................................................................Decatur County
Cedar Grove Furnace.............................................................................................................................. Perry County
Collinwood Depot................................................................................................................................. Wayne County
Enoch’s Mill................................................................................................................................... Humphreys County
Erin Lime Kiln (Quarry Kiln)............................................................................................................... Houston County
Erin Lime Kilns (Double Stack Kilns).................................................................................................. Houston County
Great Western Iron Furnace, Land Between the Lakes...................................................................... Stewart County
The Homeplace, Land Between the Lakes......................................................................................... Stewart County
McKinnon United Methodist Church................................................................................................. Houston County
Natchez Trace Parkway, Dogwood Mudhole........................................................................................ Wayne County
Natchez Trace Parkway, McGlamery Stand........................................................................................... Wayne County
Natchez Trace Parkway, Sunken Trace.................................................................................................. Wayne County
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park, Tennessee River Folklife Center................................................. Benton County
North Poplar Historic District................................................................................................................Henry County
Paris Commercial Historic District.........................................................................................................Henry County
Paris Henry County Heritage Center.....................................................................................................Henry County
Parsons and Greater Area Historical Museum....................................................................................Decatur County
Pinckney’s Tomb (Hufstedler Gravehouse)............................................................................................. Perry County
Savannah Historical Tour.......................................................................................................................Hardin County
South Picnic Area, Land Between the Lakes....................................................................................... Stewart County
Stewart Community Center............................................................................................................... Houston County
Stewart County Museum.................................................................................................................... Stewart County
Stewart Lime Kiln............................................................................................................................... Houston County
Tennessee River Museum......................................................................................................................Hardin County
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
Tennessee River Museum
Marina
Birdsong Resort, Marina....................................................................................................................... Benton County
Paris Landing State Park Marina.............................................................................................................Henry County
Pickwick Landing State Park Marina......................................................................................................Hardin County
Contact Us:
Tennessee River Trails
c/o Greater Nashville Regional Council
501 Union Street, 6th Floor
Nashville, TN 37219-1795
Phone: (615) 862-8828
Web: www.tennrivertrails.com
Email: info@trta.org
DISCLAIMER
This brochure has been provided for general information purposes
only. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and
completeness of the Tennessee River Trail Scenic Byway brochure.
However, the Tennessee River Trails Association, Kimley-Horn
and Associates, contributors, and associated organizations are
not legally responsible for errors, omissions, changes, and/or
modifications to the information contained within.
Tennessee
River Trail
Scenic Byway
Native American
Cedar Creek Indian Mound..................................................................................................................... Perry County
Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark...............................................................................Hardin County
Other Interest
Blarney Stone..................................................................................................................................... Houston County
Bucksnort Trail Ride....................................................................................................................... Humphreys County
Buffalo River Trail Ride.......................................................................................................................... Wayne County
Cane Creek Market................................................................................................................................. Perry County
Commodore Hotel Linden...................................................................................................................... Perry County
Cumberland Fossil Plant...................................................................................................................... Stewart County
Eiffel Tower............................................................................................................................................Henry County
Green River Stables............................................................................................................................... Wayne County
Johnsonville Fossil Plant................................................................................................................. Humphreys County
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch..................................................................................................................... Humphreys County
Paris Winery...........................................................................................................................................Henry County
Patsy Cline Memorial............................................................................................................................ Benton County
Robert E. Lee Academy for the Arts......................................................................................................Henry County
Ross Creek Landing Golf Club.............................................................................................................. Wayne County
T. S. Stribling Museum........................................................................................................................... Wayne County
Waverly Train Explosion Memorial................................................................................................ Humphreys County
Wells Creek Basin Meteor Strike Site................................................................................................ Houston County
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Picnic Area
Cedar Pond Picnic Area, Land Between the Lakes............................................................................. Stewart County
Clifton Riverfront Park.......................................................................................................................... Wayne County
Fort Donelson Picnic Area.................................................................................................................. Stewart County
Johnsonville State Historic Park, Picnic Area................................................................................. Humphreys County
Mousetail Landing State Park, Picnic Area............................................................................................... Perry County
Mousetail Landing State Park, Spring Picnic Area.................................................................................... Perry County
Natchez Trace Parkway, Cypress Creek Picnic Area............................................................................ Wayne County
Natchez Trace Parkway, Glenrock Branch Picnic Area......................................................................... Wayne County
Natchez Trace Parkway, Holly Picnic Area............................................................................................ Wayne County
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park, Main Picnic Area......................................................................... Benton County
Paris Landing State Park Picnic Area.......................................................................................................Henry County
Pickwick Landing State Park, Picnic Areas............................................................................................Hardin County
Shiloh National Military Park, Picnic Area.............................................................................................Hardin County
South Bison Range and Trail, Land Between the Lakes....................................................................... Stewart County
Bear Spring Furnace
Public Lands
Betsy Ligon Park................................................................................................................................. Houston County
Big Sandy Park...................................................................................................................................... Benton County
Boswell Landing Lake Access Area, Land Between the Lakes............................................................ Stewart County
Clifton Riverfront Memorial Park.......................................................................................................... Wayne County
Erin Walking Trail................................................................................................................................ Houston County
Ginger Bay Lake Access Area, Land Between the Lakes.................................................................... Stewart County
Mousetail Landing State Park................................................................................................................... Perry County
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park...................................................................................................... Benton County
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park, Eva Beach Day Use Area............................................................ Benton County
Neville Bay Lake Access Area, Land Between the Lakes.................................................................... Stewart County
Paris Landing State Park.........................................................................................................................Henry County
Pickwick Landing State Park..................................................................................................................Hardin County
South Welcome Station, Land Between the Lakes.............................................................................. Stewart County
Tennessee Ridge Trail.......................................................................................................................... Houston County
Wayne County Welcome Center.......................................................................................................... Wayne County
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Ross House, Savannah Histo
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Shiloh Tennessee Memor
River Recreation
Crazy Horse Recreational Park............................................................................................................. Wayne County
Flatwoods Canoe Base............................................................................................................................ Perry County
Heath’s Canoe Rental.............................................................................................................................. Perry County
Paint Rock River Access Area........................................................................................................ Humphreys County
Riverine
Benton-Houston Ferry........................................................................................................................Multiple County
Clifton City Marina................................................................................................................................ Wayne County
Cumberland City Ferry....................................................................................................................... Stewart County
Pickwick Landing Dam..........................................................................................................................Hardin County
Pickwick Landing Dam Campground....................................................................................................Hardin County
Pickwick Landing Dam Powerhouse & Turbine Display........................................................................Hardin County
Saltillo Landing.......................................................................................................................................Hardin County
Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm and Museum......................................................................... Benton County
Downtown P
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