Explore Tennessee … Your Spring Road Trip
Music, homemade biscuits, beautiful outdoor vistas, waterfall and hikes … ready to explore Tennessee?
The area features beautiful natural areas, remnants of early America and the legacies of some of the greatest artists and musicians in American history.
Visit the Wayne County Welcome Center in Collinwood for a hearty welcome to Tennessee, and learn about one of the undiscovered gems along the Natchez Trace. In Collinwood and Waynesboro, you can find deals in antique stores and an inviting downtown made to stretch your legs. For outdoor enthusiasts, rent a pontoon boat and float the Tennessee River, go canoeing on the lovely Buffalo River or Shoal Creek, or inquire about hunting and fishing in the many rivers and verdant valleys.
Lewis County holds exhibits on early American settlements, the Meriwether Lewis monument/Burial Site, Civil War history and Gordonsburg mining. You can also find a 1960s commune, an Amish and Mennonite payment, General Store, two wineries along the Natchez Trace Wine Trail, working alpaca and horse farms, antique shops with small town prices, unique clothing, specialty restaurants, horseback riding trails and gift shops. Even the country’s largest natural habitat refuge explicitly created for endangered African and Asian elephants is located in Lewis County.
If Sunday morning had a hometown, it would be the quaint community of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. A unique fusion of scenic settings, culture and Southern cuisine can be found at this come-as-you-are treasure off the Natchez Trace Parkway just south of Franklin. You’ll discover the pinnacle of elegance with a side of BBQ and southern charm in Leiper’s Fork thanks to the community’s distinguished force of local artists and galleries, as well as landmarks such as the renowned Fox & Locke and its iconic open mic night stage. You’re likely to feel at home during any visit to Leiper’s Fork, whether you attend a play at the Lawnchair Theatre, sip local whiskey or unwind on a front porch by a fire pit.
Franklin is the ideal location if you want to unwind and experience southern refinement. You will become immersed in a new adventure in a lovely place, from locally-owned distilleries to their nationally famous, historic Main Street. Tennessee’s Franklin is located just south of Nashville. The 1864 Battle of Franklin was fought at this important American Civil War location, and the city is also home to the Carter House and Carnton Plantation, which also contains the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. There is a sizable collection of 19th-century furniture in the Lotz House from 1858. Main Street’s downtown is lined with art galleries, antique stores, and renovated Victorian structures.
Families of all ages may take an enjoyable road trip to Tennessee’s Natchez Trace section to learn about the country’s rich history and experience nature. Spring break and spring blooms are just around the corner, so let’s get to planning! Also, be sure to check out our friends at Nashville’s Big Back Yard for more in-depth stories and history on the area.
Rio Colorado is a family owned Tex-Mex restaurant. A lunch and dinner menu as well as homemade desserts are available. Located at 36 E. Main St., in downtown Hohenwald. 931-796-2557
Located right off the Natchez Trace Parkway at 1363 Napier Rd., this 830-acre forested preserve features a large 3 mile long lake, pontoon tours, excellent fishing, and more. Family fun camping the way it used to be. Come enjoy nature at its best and be a part of our camping family. Call 931-796-3211 for reservations or visit 
As you enter the property of the Natchez Hills Vineyard, you will be in awe of the beauty of the vines as they blanket the land. Situated just outside Hohenwald in the curve that joins Lewis and Maury Counties, Natchez Hills Vineyard also includes an Indoor Event Center where talented performers regularly entertain enthusiastic audiences and many private events–including weddings–take place. There is also a full-size pro recording studio above the Event Center and a vineyard stage for Outdoor Festivals and Special Events. Vineyard tours are available by appointment only. Call 931-285-2500 or email info@natchezhills.com to purchase tickets, book a private event or schedule a tour.
Set in 170 acres of wooded hills, this unusual bed and breakfast offers the choice of three types of accommodations. All have antiques, private baths, and air conditioning. Rates include a full breakfast served in the main house. Nearby are hiking trails, canoeing, bicycling, wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife. Natchez Hills Bed & Breakfast, located at 906 Ridgetop Rd., is now hosting events also. If you are looking for peace and quiet, outdoor activities, or sights to see in the area, call 931-285-2500 or log on to www.natchezhills.com
Embassy Inn is located on Hwy. 412 near downtown Hohenwald with all the restaurants nearby. Our property features non-smoking and smoking rooms, Jacuzzi suites, handicapped rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, hairdryers, and 27″ color TV’s. Free wireless internet, local calls, and breakfast. Major credit cards accepted. Located at 235 E. Main St., call 931-796-1500 or visit 
Enjoy the countryside along beautiful Swan Creek and the Natchez Trace Parkway. RV hookups with water and electric, dump station, primitive tent camping, bath house, rooms with breakfast, and restaurant serving Southern Fried Catfish and hand cut Steaks. Located at 1329 Columbia Hwy there is more information and location map at the website 
McDonald’s is a well-known chain located at 441 E. Main St. offering burgers, chicken, and their famous fries. 931-796-2600
Located at 21 E. Main St., Snappy’s Pizza has homemade pizza, subs and more. For more information call 931-796-4832.
The City of Hohenwald operates the Hohenwald Municipal Golf Course, 829 Columbia Hwy. Located on US Hwy 412 on the east side of Hohenwald, it is a beautifully maintained 9-hole course that lies on 58 acres, par 72, open year round. The greens boast champion bermuda grass with the fairways in bermuda with fescue rough. The facilities include a club house with a snack bar and rental clubs. Rental carts are also available. Players come from a wide area to play the course. A lighted driving range with practice greens and bunkers are also open to the public. Visit the website for more information at 
