2014 Visitors Guide - Visit Sumner County

Castalian Springs
Gallatin
Goodlettsville
Hendersonville
Millersville
Portland
Westmoreland
White House
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Sumner County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
2310 Nashville Pike | Gallatin, TN 37066
888.301.7866 | 615.230.8474
Fax 615.230.9963
VisitSumnerTN.com
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2014 Visitors Guide
We Say, Welcome Back.
Experience the variety of old and new as they
blend together in this beautiful area of Middle
Tennessee, just minutes from Nashville. Discover
our history. Explore our country music heritage.
Hear our legends and stories. Soak in the
simplicity of our lake, parks and farms. After a few
adventures in our county, you'll feel like you are
returning home.
Play.
Mid-summer is high season for fun on the water.
During your adventure on Old Hickory Lake, don’t be
surprised if you see thundering offshore powerboats
racing for prizes in a poker run or wake boarders
showing off their skills at a competition.
Fish.
Old Hickory Lake
One of Tennessee’s best fishing spots, Old Hickory
Lake has produced state, national and world-record
catches. In fact, some of the world’s top
professional anglers have tested their skills here in
a variety of tournament events, including the
Women’s Bassmaster Tour, Bassmaster Elite Series,
WalMart FLW and BFL Series, American Bass Angler,
Triton Boat Owners, Professional Anglers Association
and Tennessee Bass Federation Nation. The lake
also draws thousands of recreational anglers who
come in search of large-and small-mouth bass as
well as rockfish, a striped freshwater sea bass that
can grow up to 45 pounds.
With more than 22,000 acres of water, no
horsepower limits and stunning landscapes, scenic
Old Hickory Lake offers something for everyone.
Boat.
Old Hickory Lake has enough big water to give gearheads their throttle fix and plenty of secluded coves
for those who prefer a more placid setting. Fullservice marinas offer everything boaters could
possibly need, including fuel, dockage, rack storage
and service.
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Rentals & Charters
Cumberland River Cruises guarantees a relaxing and
scenic cruise on the lake or you can book a private
party.
615-451-4001
www.cumberlandrivercruises.com
Rivership Cruises offers a unique and private venue
for dining, business, and parties.
615-824-8511
www.captainnelsoncruises.com
Shady Cove Resort rents pontoons, paddleboats, jon
boats, and canoes.
615-452-8010
Run, Bike and Swim.
Sumner County is home to several triathlons,
including the Xterra Lock 4 Blast, the Old Hickory
Lake Triathlon, and the Breakthrough Endurance
Race Festival. Lock 4 Park in Gallatin is also home
to a number of BMX events held on the park’s
winding shoreline trails. See our online calendar for
dates and details on all events.
Calico Jack’s Calico Jack’s has a number of pontoon
boats to rent for your boating pleasure.
615-461-8554 or 615-881-4457
www.calicojackrentals.com
Stay Dry.
You don’t have to go in the water to experience the
charms of Old Hickory Lake. Enjoy stunning
waterfront vistas from Lock 4 Park and Bledsoe
Creek State Park in Gallatin, or from Memorial Park
and Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville.
Marinas
Anchor High Marina
Cherokee Marina
Creekwood Marina
Drakes Creek Marine Works
Gallatin Marina
Shady Cove Marina
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615-826-BOAT
(2628)
615-452-1515
615-824-7963
615-822-3886
615-452-9876
615-452-8010
Old Hickory Lake Visitor Center
Power Plant Road - Hendersonville 615-822-4846
Free. Open Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Located in the Rockland Recreation Area, the
Visitors Center provides a history of the dam and the
navigational facilities. A tour of the power plant can
also be arranged.
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Cragfont
200 Cragfont Road
615-452-7070
Admission: $5
adults,$4 seniors,
$3 children,
Children under 12 free
Open Apr. 15 – Oct. 31
Tues. – Sat.
10am – 5pm,
Sun. 1pm – 5pm
Other tours by
appointment
Historic Sites
Sumner County paints a vivid picture of life in the
post-colonial, post-Revolutionary War and Civil War
periods. Sumner County is fortunate to have seven
historic homes and two fort sites which are open to
the public. Lovingly-preserved mansions hold littleseen treasures, including a rare oil painting of
George Washington and a set of Martha
Washington’s china.
Some historic sites feature guided tours where you
can hear about how life evolved from one of survival
on the frontier to a more comfortable life on the
plantation. You'll be able to stand in rooms where
Andrew Jackson, Sam Houston and other founding
fathers of our country had dinner, planned strategy
and danced the night away.
Completed in 1802, this mansion was built by General
James Winchester, one of the founders of Memphis.
Features a second story ballroom and elegant gardens.
Wynnewood
210 Old Highway 25
615-452-5463
Admission:
$5 adults,
$4 seniors,
$3 children 6-12,
Children under 6
free
Does your family have a Sumner County connection?
Visit our archives to help you trace your family's
ancestry.
Group rates available
Open Mar. – Nov.
Wed. – Sun. 10am – 4pm
Standing two stories tall and 142 feet long, Wynnewood
is likely the largest 19th Century log structure ever built
in Tennessee. Erected in 1828, it served as a
stagecoach inn and later as a mineral springs resort.
Gallatin
Castalian Springs
Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park
Hwy. 25
615-452-5463
Free. Open daily, sunrise to sunset
View the outline of the Revolutionary War era Bledsoe's
Fort, recovered through archaeological digs. Site also
includes a walking trail, two 1700-era cabins, frontier
cemetery and prehistoric natural spring.
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Palace Theater
146 North Water
615-230-0884,
615-452-5692
Admission charged.
Weekend films – call for
schedule.
The South's oldest silent
movie theater in its original
location has been restored
and now shows current
movies, hosts live shows,
concerts and performances.
Rose Mont
810 South Water
615-451-2331
Admission:
$5 adults,
$4 seniors,
$3 children 6-12,
Children under 6
free
Open Apr. 15 – Oct. 31
Tues. – Sat. 10am – 4pm, Sun. 1pm – 4pm
Other tours by appointment
One of Tennessee’s finest examples of Greek Revival
architecture with an unusual design. The home of
Josephus Conn Guild was built between 1836 and 1842.
Guild was held prisoner in the North during the Civil War.
Trousdale Place
183 West Main
615-452-5648
Admission: $5 adults
Tours of house given by appointment.
This home of former Tennessee Governor William
Trousdale was built in 1813 in the heart of Gallatin.
Contains original Trousdale furniture and a small
Confederate library.
Goodlettsville
Sumner County
Museum
183 West Main
615-451-3738
Admission:
$3 adults & seniors,
$1 children
Open Apr. 1 – Oct. 31
Wed. – Sat.
9am – 4:30pm,
Sun. 1pm – 4:30pm
Native American and African American displays, antique
toys, cars & trucks, period clothing, quilts, military & gun
collections, music and entertainment items.
Sumner County Archives
365 North Belvedere
615-452-0037
Free. Open Mon. – Fri.
8am – 4:30pm
Mansker’s Fort and
the Bowen
Plantation House
705 Caldwell Lane
615-859-3678
Admission:
$8 adults,
$7 children,
$6 seniors
Open Mar. – Dec.
Mon. – Fri. 9am –
4:30pm
Last tour starts at 3:30pm
Saturday – By appointment for groups of 15 or more.
Includes an authentic reconstructed 1779 frontier fort
and the Bowen Plantation House, the oldest brick home
in middle Tennessee. Historic interpreters demonstrate
18th Century skills.
Extensive collection of records
dating from 1786 when the
county was formed. Excellent
genealogical research library.
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Hendersonville
Portland
Monthaven
109 Monthaven
Blvd.
615-822-0789
Free.
Open Tues. – Fri.
9am – 3pm
Sat. 10am – 3pm
Cold Springs School
and Museum
303 Portland Blvd.
615-579-8894
Free. Open by
appointment.
A beautiful two-story wood frame home built around 1860
that was used as a hospital during the Civil War. Home of
the Hendersonville Arts Council featuring exhibits and
shows.
Spring Haven
545 E. Main St.
615-826-9702
Admission: $6 adults,
$4 children, $5 seniors
Open by appointment.
Beautiful 1825 plantation
home with a rich pre-Civil
War history. The property
includes the original 1800 cabin, springhouse,
smokehouse, and barn. Andrew Jackson, Isaac Franklin
and Adelicia Acklen are only a few who share in the rich
history of this home.
Built in 1857, this
one-room
schoolhouse serves as a museum of local history. It
houses a collection of books, old photographs, and Civil
War and U.S. Bicentennial memorabilia.
Days Gone By Museum
122 Davis Street
615-325-2555 or
615-574-0749
Admission: $5 Adults,
Children under 12 Free.
Open April – October
9am – 4pm
Mon. – Fri.
Weekends by appointment.
Take a stroll through yesteryear! More than 100
antique tractors, trucks and vehicles on display.
Rock Castle
139 Rock Castle Lane
615-824-0502
Admission: $7 adults,
$6 seniors, $5 children
Open Tues. – Sat.
10am – 5pm
Feb. - Dec.
Also open Sun.
1pm – 5pm
Apr. – Nov.
General Daniel and Sarah Smith’s circa 1784 home. The
General acted as surveyor for this frontier, produced the
state’s first map and is credited with naming the state of
Tennessee. Historic Rock Castle sits on beautiful
lakefront acreage in Hendersonville.
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Madison Creek Farms
Hendersonville Farmer’s Market
300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville
www.streetsofindianlake.com
Fresh produce and other items at the Streets of
Indian Lake (seasonal).
Hendersonville Produce
760 E. Main Street, Hendersonville
615-826-0033
www.hendersonvilleproduce.blogspot.com
Fresh produce, CSA programs, Farm to Table Dinner.
Activities
Agriculture
Bottom View Farm
185 Wilkerson Lane, Portland
615-325-7017 or 615-767-6715
Mon. - Sat. 6am - Dusk
Over 400 acres of farmland with cows, chickens,
horses, goats, peacocks and turkeys. Enjoy a
delicious meal at Mama J’s Restaurant. Over 4700
feet of zipline as well as other activities. Admission
charged for zipline & special events.
Bradley Kountry Acres
650 Jake Link Road, Cottontown
615-325-2836 or 615-335-9310
www.bradleykountryacres.com
Open April – Late October
Call for hours.
Strawberries (four varieties), blackberries, peaches,
tomatoes and other vegetables, greenhouses,
mums, pumpkins, fall decorating items, etc.
Madison Creek Farms
1228 Willis Branch Road, Goodlettsville
615-448-6207
www.madisoncreekfarms.com
Open Late Spring - Late Fall,
Sat. 8am - 2pm
Cut your own fresh flowers. Shop at the farm market
for organically grown produce, eggs, hand churned
butter, herbs, berries, jams and jellies.
Red Chief Orchard
2400 Hartsville Pike, Castalian Springs
615-452-1516
Open July 1st to Oct. 31st.
Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5pm
Fresh picked apples and peaches, jams and jellies,
cider and mouth-watering fried pies.
Shuckles Corn Maze
Bison Trail, Gallatin
615-669-MAZE (6293)
www.shucklescornmaze.com
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, cow train, kid's zip line,
petting zoo, cookie decorating stations, smore's, and
paintball blast (seasonal).
Gallatin Farmer’s Market
160 Franklin Street, Gallatin
615-452-5692
www.mainstreetgallatin.com/farmers_market.html
Fresh produce every Wednesday and Saturday
(seasonal).
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Family Fun
Drakes Creek Activity Center
130 Cherokee Road North, Hendersonville
615-822-0232
A fun miniature golf course, batting cages for slowpitch and fast-pitch, laser tag and video games for
hours of entertainment.
Hendersonville Strike & Spare
and Circus World
90 Volunteer Drive, Hendersonville
615-824-5685
www.strikeandsparebowling.com
46 bowling lanes, a 60+ seat bar and grill, pro shop,
six Circus World attractions, over 80 video games
and a large soft play area in the 78,000 square foot
center.
Holder Family Fun Center
460 West Main Street, Hendersonville
615-590-4FUN (4386)
or
683 South Water Avenue, Gallatin
615-575-4FUN (4386)
www.holderfamilyfun.com
Bowling, league bowling or cosmic arcade, laser tag
in both centers or super speedway, go carts, gyro, 18
hole glow mini golf, bumper cars & bungee jump,
giant inflatables, rock climbing wall at the
Hendersonville location. Snack Bar, 11th Frame
Lounge.
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Just Hit Batting Cages
2786 Hwy 31 W, White House
615-672-2922
www.justbefitfitness.com
Batting cages & fitness center.
Golf
Coppage Creek Driving Range
100 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville
615-826-0404
Country Hills Golf Course
1501 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville
615-824-1100
Long Hollow Golf Course
1080 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin
615-451-3120
Twelve Stones Crossing Golf Club
1201 Twelve Stones Crossing, Goodlettsville
615-851-1212
*Hours and prices correct at time of printing but are subject to
change. Call to verify.
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Hometown
Music & Stars
Wineries
Long Hollow Winery
665 Long Hollow Pike, Goodlettsville
615-859-5559
www.longhollowwinery.com
Free. Open Mon. - Sat. 10am - 6pm,
Sun. 12pm - 5pm
Originally founded by Grand Ole Opry Star Stu
Phillips, now in the hands of a new generation of
wine lovers. Tours and wine tastings are available,
along with gifts, accessories, honey pecan jelly and
customized baskets.
You never know who you
might see around Sumner
County. The Oak Ridge Boys,
Gary Allan, Kelly Lange &
T.G. Sheppard, Marty Stuart,
Ricky Skaggs & Sharon
White, Ronnie McDowell,
Jesse McReynolds, The
Whites, Kelly Clarkson,
Connie Smith, Dana
Williams (Diamond Rio), and
Keech Rainwater (Lonestar)
and Cody Collins (Lonestar)
are just some of the current
residents.
Many big names have called Sumner County home,
including Johnny & June Carter Cash, Taylor Swift,
Lorrie Morgan, Bill Monroe, Conway Twitty, Mel Tillis,
Roy Orbison, Reba McEntire, the Mandrell Sisters
and Kimberly Locke.
Sumner Crest Winery
5306 Old Highway 52, Portland
615-325-4086
www.sumnercrestwinery.com
Free. Open Mon. - Sat. 9am - 6pm,
Sun. 12pm - 5pm
Daily tours and tastings of wines made on the
premises from Sumner County vineyards. Browse
their gallery full of exquisite antiques and unusual
gift items.
Two-Step • Square Dancing • Family Environment
Available for tour groups, reunions, showers, receptions and birthdays.
3600 Long Hollow Pike | Goodlettsville, TN 37072 | 615.824.4445
Long Hollow Jamboree
3600 Long Hollow Pike, Goodlettsville
615-824-4445
Lunch Sun. - Fri. 10am - 2pm. Dinner Tues.,
Thur., Fri. and Sat.,
open at 5pm.
Live country music, dancing, and Southern style
food. Call for dinner and entertainment packages.
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Trinity Music City, USA
1 Music Village Blvd.
Hendersonville
615-822-8333
Free.
Virtual Reality Theatre
Open by appointment
Tours: Tues. – Sat. at 10am & 2pm
Solid Rock Bistro: Open by appointment
Gift Shop: Tues. – Saturday 10am – 6pm
Originally built by country music superstar Conway
Twitty. Free tours of the Trinity Broadcast Network,
Auditorium, Virtual Reality Theater and Conway’s
original estate and gardens. Christmas City displays
over one million lights from November through midJanuary.
Hendersonville Memory Gardens
353 East Main Street, Hendersonville
615-824-3855
Final resting place for many famous entertainers
including Johnny and June Carter Cash.
Spacious Rooms & Suites | Outdoor Salt Water Pool
Complimentary Deluxe Hot Breakfast
Fitness Center with PRECOR equipment
Banquet & Meeting Rooms For Up To 125 People
Free High Speed Wireless Internet
Priority Club Rewards Program for both Individuals and Groups
615 East Main Street | Hendersonville, TN 37075 Located next to Trinity Music City
Phone (615) 824-0022 | Fax (615) 824-7977
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Where to Stay
Gallatin
Bed & Breakfast-Cabins
Boat
Hookup
# Rooms
Amenities
52
2 suites
exterior
A, B, K, G, M, P,
FL, W
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80
exterior
A, B, P, K, FL,
G, M, W, RF
80
Hampton Inn
980 Village
Green Crossing
615-206-9595
64
7 suites
interior
A, FB, FC, P, K,
G, M,
FL, W
21
Quality Inn (formerly
60
exterior
A, B, FC, P,
K, FL, W
30
Comfort Inn
354 Sumner Hall Drive
615-230-8300
Guesthouse Inn
& Suites
221 West Main Street
615-452-5433
Jameson Inn)
1001 Village
Green Crossing
615-451-4494
Legacy Inn
101 West Broadway
615-452-4521
35
exterior
A, FL, W
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Holiday Inn Express
615 East Main Street
615-824-0022
93
5 suites
interior
A, FB, FC, P, K,
FL, M, G, W
30
Hyatt Place
330 East Main Street
615-826-4301
98
interior
A, FB, FC, P, K,
G, M, H
30
Intown Suites
1017 West Main Street
615-826-7798
115
exterior
H, C, FL, FK
Relax Inn
179 West Main Street
615-822-4240
27
exterior
A, B, P,
FL, G, RF
27
exterior
A, B, FL,
G, RF
Hendersonville
Campgrounds
Bledsoe Creek State Park
400 Ziegler’s Fort Road, Gallatin
615-452-3706
Cages Bend Campground
1125 Benders Ferry Road, Gallatin
615-824-4989
Nashville Country RV Park
1200 Louisville Hwy., Goodlettsville
615-859-0348
Shady Cove Resort
1115 Shady Cove Road, Castalian Springs
615-452-8010
Key to Amenities Abbreviations:
Portland
Deerfield Inn
416 Hwy 52 W
615-323-0001
Hancock House
2144 Nashville Pike, Gallatin
615-452-8431
Stay Down on the Farm
225 Wilkinson Road, Cottontown
615-426-2151
staydownonthefarm.com
Sycamore Springs Retreat
Hwy 31 E, Bethpage
615-452-7500
The Cabin at Spring Haven
1 Spring Haven Ct., Hendersonville
615-826-9702
The Club at Fairvue Cottages
981 Plantation Blvd., Gallatin
615-575-4305
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Cable TV
Continental Breakfast
Full Hot Breakfast
High Speed Internet
Dataport
Fitness center
Full Kitchen
Wireless Internet
In-Room Amenities (coffee maker, hair dryer, etc)
Meeting room
Free local calls
Outdoor pool
In-room refrigerator/microwave
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• Jumbo screen for
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• Private parties
• Patio w/TV
• Free Wifi
• Full menu all day
• Daily drink specials
• Reservations welcome
Open:
Monday, Tuesday , Thursday
11am–2pm | 5-10pm
Friday 11am–2pm | 5pm-1am
Saturday 11am–Midnight
Closed Sunday
118 North Water Ave ~ Gallatin, TN 37066 ~ 615.230.9130
Located in the heart of Downtown Gallatin, just look for the the HIstoric Swaney-Swift Sign
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5 Chefs
325-9508
Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park
452-5463
Bottom View Farm
427-8097
Bradley Kountry Acres
335-9310
Cold Springs School Museum
579-8894
Cragfont
452-7070
Days Gone By Museum
325-2555 or 574-0749
Drakes Creek Activity Center
822-0232
Gallatin Historic District
a. Palace Theater
230-0884 or 452-5692
b. Sumner County Museum
451-3738
c. Trousdale Place
452-5648
824-3855
Hendersonville Memory Gardens
Holder Family Fun Center
590-4386
Long Hollow Jamboree
824-4445
Long Hollow Winery
859-5559
Madison Creek Farms
448-6207
Mansker’s Fort / Bowen House
859-3678
Hendersonville Arts Council at Monthaven Mansion
822-0789
Hendersonville Expo Center
824-9890
Old Hickory Lake Visitor Center
822-4846
Red Chief Orchard & Cider Barn
452-1516
Rock Castle
824-0502
Rose Mont
451-2331
Spring Haven Mansion
826-9702
Streets of Indian Lake
Strike & Spare and Circus World
824-5685
Sumner County Archives
452-0037
Sumner Crest Winery
325-4086
Trinity Music City USA
826-8333
Westmoreland Expo Center
644-3017
Wynnewood
452-5463
Visitor Information Centers u
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Gallatin Chamber of Commerce
Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce
Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Sumner County CVB
White House Chamber of Commerce
452-4000
859-7979
824-2818
325-9032
230-8474
672-3937
Outdoor Recreation
Gallatin Leisure Services
Goodlettsville Parks Department
Hendersonville Parks Department
Portland Parks Department
White House Parks Department
451-5911
851-2253
822-3898
325-6464
672-4350, ext. 2114
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Festivals & Events
April
• Goodlettsville Heritage Days
• Gallatin Square Fest
May
• Bledsoe’s Fort Colonial Fair
• Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival
• TN 52 Yard Sale
June
• Taste of Gallatin
• Rose Mont Festival
• Sumner County Fair
July
• Hendersonville Freedom Festival
• Bold Enough Rodeo Challenge
August
• Grape Stomp Festival
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Bowen Campbell Auto Expo
Taste of Hendersonville
Owen Bradley Music Festival & Talent Search
Daniel Smith Days at Rock Castle
Westmoreland Mule Day Celebration
Farm to Table Dinner
October
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Bottom View Farm Fall Festival
Days Gone By Tractor Show & Threshing
Main Street Festival
City Cemetery Candlelight Tour
Harvest Moon Festival
Mansker’s Station Ghost & Lantern Tour
November - December
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Trinity Christmas City USA
Merry Mantles at Rose Mont
Yulefest at Mansker’s Station
Cragfont Christmas Open House
Highland Harvest Craft Show
Christmas Harvest Craft Show
Holiday Fest
Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Merchants Open
House
Sumner Stages
Theatre Festival
at Historic
Rock Castle,
Sumner County,
Tennessee – July 2015
Actors Point Theatre Company and Historic Rock
Castle present Sumner Stages Theatre Festival.
This great event combines live professional
theatre with the historic setting of Rock Castle
for three weekends of fun, food and festive
entertainment. This is an ideal addition to
Summer 2015 Nashville bound visitors July 912, 16-19 and 23-26, 2015. Shows include My
Fair Lady and You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
presented in rotating repertory fashion so you
can make it a two night affair and see both
shows. Actors Point Theatre Company brings top
national, regional and local professional actors
and production talent to Sumner County with
every production.
For more information visit
www.actorspointtheatre.com
or call 615-431-9620.
Trails
Tennessee Civil War Trail
As a gateway to the South, Tennessee
was vital to both the Union and
Confederacy. In Sumner County, the
railroad and river were important
transportation routes, and the Union
Army occupied the county seat of
Gallatin throughout the war. Daily life
quickly changed as the area was
drained of resources to support the
army, and morale sank as charges of treason ran
rampant between former neighbors. Learn more
about soldiers, civilians, and daily life at the many
sites in Sumner County that are now listed on the
Tennessee Civil War Trails.
Ring of Fire Trail
Venture off the beaten path on the
Ring of Fire Trail, part of the
Discover Tennessee Trails
program. A trail that is rich in
music and history, it winds
through portions of Sumner
County such as Hendersonville
where legends Johnny and June
Carter Cash, Roy Orbison, and Conway Twitty called
home. Travel through Gallatin's historic square on
the way down Highway 25 to Castalian Springs,
where Cragfont Mansion awaits your arrival.
Continue to the charming historic town of Red
Boiling Springs, and drive Highway 52 to an area full
of roadside markets with fresh produce. Make sure
to stop at 5 Chefs in Portland for lunch where the
strawberry cake is always fresh and sample some of
Tennessee's finest wine at Sumner Crest Winery.
Tours
Gallatin Ghost Walk
The Gallatin Ghost Walk is a family-friendly stroll
through the history and mystery of Gallatin and
Sumner County. Gallatin’s courthouse public square
has been called the Most Haunted Public Square in
America© and with good reason. In one building
alone, the former law office of Andrew Jackson in the
late 1700’s, there are 14 identifiable ghosts, mostly
Confederate and Union soldiers who were treated for
serious war wounds in what was then the surgery
and offices of a local doctor. And, the many elegant
and prosperous plantations and horse farms in
Sumner County had colorful and auspicious
occupants and lifestyles…they linger in a different
dimension in time. Join hosts Donna and Randy
Lucas as they weave the diverse and resplendent
history of Sumner County with spine tingling tales of
ghosts and the supernatural. Call 615-512-5299 for
reservations.
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Dining
From mouth-watering Southern style dishes to
unique and flavorful creations, Sumner County has
an abundant selection of locally-owned restaurants.
As you explore, don’t be surprised if your favorite
establishment offers live music one or more nights a
week.
Fare on the Square. After working up an appetite
exploring Gallatin’s historic square, quiet your hunger
at one of the many locally owned eateries nearby.
Toot Sweet. Looking for a treat? The charming
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Café offers elegant
fare in a tearoom atmosphere, delighting guests with
a delicious chocolate coated berry with each meal.
Eat and Shop. Check out 5 Chefs Restaurant, housed
in a sprawling Victorian home in Portland. Featuring
a wide selection of cakes and one of the area’s most
unique gift shops, 5 Chefs will satisfy your sweet
tooth—and your need for retail therapy.
Savoir Fare. Check out Hendersonville’s Demos’
Restaurant, which features unique entrees made
with family recipes prepared from scratch. All steaks
are USDA choice and hand-cut on the premises.
Don’t forget to order a side of spaghetti!
Waterfront Dining. Many Sumner County marinas
also house popular restaurants that you can reach
by car or by boat. Several restaurants offer lovely
views of Old Hickory Lake and its tributaries, like The
Rudder, casual lakefront dining at Anchor High
Marina. Enjoy fabulous food and entertainment on
the water! Or, there’s Barefoot Charlie's Restaurant,
which brings island cuisine and a Caribbean
atmosphere to an Old Hickory Lake setting.
Live
Music
The Whippoorwill
The 11th Frame
615-590-4FUN
Awedaddys
615-452-9876
Barefoot
Charlie’s
615-431-2859
Conway’s Bar & Grill
615-824-5685
Downtown Gallatin Square
mainstreetgallatin.com/3rd_thursday.html
Long Hollow Jamboree
615-824-4445
The Rudder
615-348-0129
The Streets of Indian Lake
streetsofindianlake.com/events/
Trinity Music City, USA
615-822-8333
Ventures Lounge and Café
615-804-8504
The Whippoorwill
615-230-9130
Toast of Music City Best Lunch Award Winner
Homemade Soups ~ Gourmet Salads & Sandwiches
Specialty Desserts ~ Boutique
2375 Nashville Pike, Gallatin ~ 615.230.1002
www.eChocolateCoveredStrawberry.com
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Shopping
“Shopportunities” abound in Sumner County, where
you will find retail gems in out-of-the-way-places as
well as upscale shopping centers filled with today’s
most popular stores. Pick up souvenirs on Gallatin’s
historic square, where you’ll find quaint antiques,
one-of-a-kind gifts, locally-made apparel and more.
The Marketplace at
Amberleaf
With its brick streets, storefront benches and light
posts, the Streets of Indian Lake in Hendersonville is
a great place for families to shop. Spend an
afternoon exploring a collection of unique stores,
restaurants and entertainment venues, including a
large movie theater and places for children to play.
The Hank Thompson Plaza in the Streets of Indian
Lake is home to a number of events throughout the
year, including a farmers market, a summer concert
series, 5k races and holiday activities. If you visit in
the summertime, bring towels for the kids so they
can run in the fountain.
RJ McDonald Gallery
Shopping &
More
Bella Grace Collections
615-822-0555
Perkins Drugs and Gift Shop
615-452-6111
Country Mouse City
Mouse
615-268-5921
R.J. McDonald Gallery
615-452-5851
Countryside Antique Mall
615-452-3232
Initial This
615-822-1051
The Marketplace at
Amberleaf
615-424-6636
Metal and Petals
615-545-4871
Occasions/5 Chefs
615-325-9500
The Red Tulip
615-206-1395
Stella's A Unique Boutique
615-452-6996
The Streets of Indian Lake
www.streetsofindianlake.com
The Trendy Trunk
615-264-0448
Then and Again
615-264-5594
Woodland Gallery
615-348-0060
Patricia Jane and
Company
615-264-2377
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810 S. Water Avenue, Gallatin
615.451.2331 | 1.888.451.2331
Open April 15 – October 31
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 1pm – 4pm
Open by appointment:
November 1 – April 14
Coming September 2014
For details visit
www.VisitSumnerTN.com/Calendar/
or hendersonvilleproduce.blogspot.com
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The house, grounds and reception hall
are available for rental for receptions,
weddings, meetings, and more.
www.historicrosemont.org
Trousdale Place is
owned by the Clark
Chapter #13 United
Daughters of the
Confederacy.
A handsome two-storybrick house. Built circa 1813, it was the home of
former Tennessee Governor William Trousdale. Listed on the National
Register of Historical Places and the Tennessee Civil War Trail.
The home is open by appointment only. The grounds are open daily.
For more information call: 615.452.5648
Available for group tours, school field trips, weddings, teas, receptions, small luncheons or dinners.
183 West Main Street, Gallatin, TN
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