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.
Nett’s Country Store is a family-owned store and restaurant. The store portion offers staples and treats. The restaurant is a full-service eatery featuring good homestyle cooking. We offer varying daily specials Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday we feature country-style fried catfish. Friday is also our Frog Leg night and we offer our famous Rooster Fries on Saturday. Thursday is karaoke night from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and always a lot of fun! We’re just a short, scenic drive along the Old Tennessee Trail from the heart of Leiper’s Fork village and we’d love to see you.
Halfway Market is a country deli offering breakfast biscuits and sandwiches, cold cut sandwiches prepared to order including grilled , if you like. We also feature lunches during the business week and have an award-winning hamburger cooked just like you want it. During the warmer months we have Fried Catfish & Frog Leg Specials on the first and third Friday nights of each month, but you’ll want to come early because folks gobble it up. Our market offers staples such as milk, beer, local honey, candy, cold drinks and other specialty treats. For your children we have the favorite Slush Puppy™. Halfway Market has been in existence since 1910 and is family owned and operated.
Since 1953, Puckett’s is the little country store that has evolved into an award-winning restaurant featured in Garden and Gun, Tennessee Crossroads, Southern Living and more. We host the best musicians Nashville has to offer, while serving up award-winning burgers and barbecue, fresh home-style vegetables and homemade desserts. Y’all stop and see us every chance you get!
This local country market serves some of the best pizza around, made anyway you want it. When on-the-go, try a freshly made sandwich. Leiper’s Fork Market also has groceries, gas, diesel, and hardwares, and always has a crowd of locals for those travelers looking for the “real story”.
Joe Natural’s is an organically delicious destination in Historic Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. The food we sell in our store and serve in our restaurant is grown on our farms, raised in our region and prepared with care. We believe organic, high quality, homemade and hand raised cuisine is the best way to eat. We change our menu seasonally to offer the freshest, most delicious indulgences around. As a kid-friendly restaurant, we make sure everyone in your family is served food that’s sure to please. We like to say we redefine ‘comfort food,’ as our menu proves that “organic,” “natural,” and “sustainable” can equal “yummy, give me more, please!”
Country Boy Restaurant has been feeding Williamson County residents since 1968 and is the longest-serving rural restaurant in Williamson County. It is a restaurant for families run by families: The Mealers (1968-1981); The Heithcocks (1981-1983); the McCandlesses (1983-1994); The Hayes (1994-2009) and The Martins (2009 – Present). We pride ourselves for cooking up good southern foods just like your Mama and Grandma cooked, with daily Blue Plate Specials, fabulous desserts and a wide variety of libations.
