Fall Creek Falls Visitor Guide 2010

Table of Contents
Area Information
Spotlight on Pikeville… 10-12
Spotlight on Spencer… 13-14
Spotlight on McMinnville… 15-21
Spotlight on Sparta… 22-23
Spotlight on Crossville… 26-27
Places to Visit & Articles

Fall Creek Falls Bed & Breakfast
and MeadowBrook Cabin… 7
Blue Orchid Bistro… 8
Long Branch Lakes… 9
Top of the Porch… 12
Ed Partin Tribute… 15
Antiques & the Arts… 17
Falcon Rest Mansion & Gardens… 18
Discover Cumberland Caverns… 19
McMinnville Senior Center… 20
Warren County Heritage Museum… 21
Foglight Foodhouse… 24
Rock Island Bay & Supreme Building Products… 33
photograph by Robert Melgar
Annie’s Travels and Treasures… 38-41
Southern Museum of Photography… 42
Photo Contest… 43-44
Day Trips at Dale Hollow Lake… 45
State Parks & National Landmarks

Discover Cumberland Caverns… 19
Fall Creek Falls Map… 25
Festivals & Annual Events

Events… 28-29
Lodging
Camping… 5
Accommodations… 6-8
Business Directory
Chambers & Visitor Centers… 2
Advertiser Directory… 3
Newcomer’s Guide… 30-31
Real Estate & Support Services… 32-37
Business Services… 46-48
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Chambers & Visitor Centers
Welcome to Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls Tourist
Information Center It has been a great pleasure putting together the second annual
Toll Free: 888-462-2730 2010 Fall Creek Falls Visitor Guide! The Burckhards have
Telephone: 931-864-7990 spent many of our weekends uncovering stories for the three
www.go2FCF.com destinations that we specialize in. We are always searching
Fall Creek Falls State Park for those treasures, off-the-beaten track gems, and places
Toll Free: 800-250-8610 that we would like to vacation at. “Oma” (Grandma) Fuchs
Telephone: 423-881-5298 and the McCann family (sister’s) joined in the opportunity
www.tnstateparks.com to see the Fall Creek Falls region for the first time since
The Greater Van Buren County- coming to Tennessee in 1993! The Fall Creek Falls (FCF)
Spencer Chamber of Commerce region is a wonderful destination with endless outdoor
Telephone: 931-946-7033 recreation possibilities, waterfalls and scenery that rivals any major destination in the US
www.VanBurenChamber.com offering superb valleys, gorges, flora, forests, cliffs, wildlife, natural beauty and magnificent
McMinnville-Warren County panoramic views. The region is rich in history and culture; and the people are welcoming.
We have uncovered some excellent eateries including new favorites - fried chicken at the
Chamber of Commerce City Café in historic downtown McMinnville and the delightful bohemian, eclectic Foglight
931-473-6611 Foodhouse in Walling, near Rock Island. The Blue Orchid Bistro in Dunlap, in its second
www.WarrenTN.com year, continues to serve up excellent gourmet meals including superb lunches and incredible
Pikeville-Bledsoe County salads with homemade dressings. It has become a destination and special gathering place
Chamber of Commerce for visitors, locals and business people alike! Love brick oven pizzas? I love the pizza from
Telephone: 423-447-2791 Top of the Porch, at the north entrance of the park. They offer the best brick oven pizzas in
www.Pikeville-Bledsoe.com Tennessee. How about ribs? Fire House Grill smokes their ribs all day for succulent meat
Sequatchie County-Dunlap that falls off the bone slathered in great sauces. Looking for a great place for a hotdog or taco
Chamber of Commerce salad? Pluto’s Hotdogs in downtown Sparta is the place to go. While you are there head over
Telephone: 423-949-7608 to The Fragrant Mushroom to see Cheri and Thor McNeil. They offer beautiful, handcrafted
www.Sequatchie.com pottery that has won numerous awards. With their new expanded space, they can offer more
www.CityofDunlap.com of Thor’s masterpiece pottery, handcrafted tiles, lampshades, works from other local artists,
Sparta-White County and candles. Have a sweet tooth? Travel on over to the Flower Basket and Sweet Shop in
Chamber of Commerce downtown McMinnville. They offer homemade chocolate, fresh squeezed lemonade, and a
Telephone: 931-836-3552 beautiful florist and home furnishings store. Fall Creek Falls State Park continues to offer
www.Sparta-Chamber.net the best seafood buffet in the Fall Creek Falls region. They offer daily specials on their hot
Cookeville-Putnam County bar. Downtown McMinnville is one of the most delightful towns offering shopping, antiques,
Chamber of Commerce history and more. Sherrill and George Bull rallied their local Chamber and businesses to take
part in the second annual Fall Creek Falls Visitor Guide to celebrate McMinnville’s 200 years,
Toll Free: 800-264-5541 and showcase their great downtown charm, shopping, antiques, activities and great events.
Telephone: 931-526-2211 Fall Creek Falls Bed and Breakfast continues to offer excellent accommodations with a
www.CookevilleChamber.com scrumptious breakfast located near the park. Long Branch Lakes continues to work feverishly
www.MustSeeCookeville.com on the premier gated development at Fall Creek Falls with the Trout Hill Condominiums,
Crossville-Cumberland County the Bunkhouse Home Sites dotting the edges of Long Branch Lakes Equestrian Village, and
Chamber of Commerce their wonderful amenities including a soccer field, badminton and volleyball nets, basketball
877-GOLF-TN1 court and heated outdoor in ground pool with a lake view! Long Branch Lakes is truly an
www.Crossville-Chamber.com exceptional, high quality, rustic community preserving God’s assets and making the best use
Visit the Cumberland Plateau of His creation. The Rock Island area and Cotten’s Marina were my “aha” moments and we
Information Center loved learning more about Rock Island. The only marina on the Caney Fork River, Greg
www.visitthecumberlandplateau.com and Sherry’s Cotten’s Marina has a great Jimmy Buffet feel, awesome cheeseburgers and
Terry L. Burckhard, Owner/Distribution quesadillas, and the river that spoils the Nashvillians (especially in the summer months) year
round. The beauty and opportunities with many of the Rock Island developers, including
& Logistics Manager Rock Island Bay are quite alluring to these river lovers. The Fall Creek Falls region continues
to have folks discover the beauty of the land, the outdoor recreation, and the friendly folks.
Andrea V. Burckhard, Editor Many are retiring here, relocating, or just investing in land for the future. What a great
investment. Come discover this slice of heaven and see why so many vacation and enjoy
Rachel Sells, Production Manager weekend getaways to this beautiful area, conveniently located less than two hours from
Nashville, Chattanooga or Knoxville off of scenic Highway 111.
Janet L. Hopson, Graphic Design
& Photography Happy Trails and Enjoy your Visit to the Fall Creek Falls Region!
Andrea Burckhard & Family
Contributing Editors & Photographers:
Terry Burckhard, Andrea Burckhard, Regional Dale Hollow Lake, Big South Fork, Fall Creek Falls & Center Hill Lake Destination
Janet Hopson, Janice Neal, Phil Mendola, Marketing offering annual publications, rack cards, website design & maintenance, and more!
Mark Hodgkins, Vicky Poe, Tennessee Tree Dale Hollow Marketing Group, LLC
P.O. Box 534 • 8500 Hwy 111, Suite 50B • Byrdstown, TN 38549
Toppers, Rhilda Gastineau, Sherrill Bull,
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Advertiser Directory
ADVERTISER DIRECTORY Johnson Family Furniture...10

21st Century Termite & Pest...34 Kirby Real Estate...35
A&H Market...10 Log Cabin Restaurant...26
Antiques & The Arts...17 Log Crafted Homes, Inc./
Apple House...8 True North Log Homes… Inside Cover 4
Barna Log Homes at Fall Creek Falls...Back Cover Long Branch Lakes..Inside Cover 2&3*
Big Sky Boutique...5 Main Street Diner...11
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative...34 Maty Katz Resale Boutique...15
Blue Orchid Bistro...8* Metric Methods...34
For Dale Hollow Lake vacation Campbell Realty...36 Payless Family Pharmacy...22 For Fall Creek Falls vacation
information, view and download Campbell’s Restaurant...10 Penny’s General Store...10 information, view and download
visitor guide online at Century 21 Professional Group...35 Pluto’s Hotdogs...22* visitor guide online at
www.Go2DHL.com Citizens Bank...13 Randall Walker Farms...15 www.Go2FCF.com
Advertising Info: Citizens Tri-County Bank...37 Red Roof Cabins...13 Advertising Info:
1-866-INFO-DHL City Café...15 Rock Island Bay...Inside Cover 5
Cotten’s Marina...4 Shafer’s Home Inspection...32 1-888-462-2730
(866-463-6345)
Cozy Cabins & Cottages Corporation...6* Simply Southern Quilts...22
Cumberland Caverns...19 Sparta Drive In...22
Cumberland County Playhouse...27 Square Peg Builders, LLC...Inside Cover 6
Cumberland Plateau Retreat Cabin Rentals...6 Steve Otto Construction, LLC...34
Custom Fireplaces and More...34 Sunset Marina & Resort...45*
Deck and Dock Builders, LLC...4 Supreme Building Products...Inside Cover 5
Deer Run RV Resort...5* The Back Porch...13*
deZengo DESIGNS...22 The Flower Basket and Sweet Shop...16
DM Simpson & Co. Auctions The Greater Van Buren County-
& Real Estate...32 Spencer Chamber of Commerce...14
Donald Hillis Realty & Auction - The Inn at Harvest Farms Lake...8
Randy England Auctioneer...34 The Loom...10
Falcon Rest Mansion...18* The Reserve at Collins River...Inside Back Cover*
Fall Creek Falls Bed & Breakfast Top of the Porch...12
and MeadowBrook Cabin...7 True North Log Homes/
Fire House Grill...10 Log Crafted Homes, Inc...Inside Cover 4
Firefly Acres...6* U.S. Golf...26
First National Bank...10 Vacation Marketing & Sales, Inc...Back Cover
First National Bank...15 White County Heritage Museum...23
Foglight Foodhouse...24
Fragrant Mushroom...23* (* These are a few locations with available For Big South Fork vacation
Coming April 2010!
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Camping and Facilities at Fall Creek Falls
The Fall Creek Falls region is one of the best destinations for year round. Most campgrounds are accessible by persons with
your next camping trip! Several campgrounds offer exceptional disabilities. All have tables, grills, water, and electricity.
amenities near this pristine wilderness. There are sites ideal for
individuals, groups, and families for RV hook-up, campers and/ Be sure to check the website of the campgrounds listed below to
or tents. learn more about all the wonderful and unique camping facilities
they have to offer.
Sites at Fall Creek Falls State Park are nearby the vast trail
system and all their amenities. If there are those in your group
that would prefer to stay indoors, those facilities are also
available nearby within the park and outside the park grounds.
Many of the campsites have recently been renovated to improve
the experience for everyone. There are bathhouses nearby for
your convenience. Firewood and ice are available for purchase
Campground Location Contact Type Sites # Water Electric Sewer

Deer Run RV Resort 3609 Peavine Firetower Rd. Office 931.484.3333 Full RV Hook-up 85 Y Y Y
Crossville, TN 38571 Toll-free 877.337.8678 Tent Sites with RV sites
www.DeerRunRVResort.com Primitive 20 N N N
Cumberland Caverns 1437 Cumberland Caverns Rd. Office 931.668.4396 Primitive 3 Y N N
McMinnville, TN 37110
www.cumberlandcaverns.com
Fall Creek Falls State Park 2009 Village Camp Rd. Office 423.881.5298 Camping 145 Y Y N
Pikeville, TN 37367-9803 Camping 800.250.8611 RV Sites/Camping 74 Y Y Y
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/FallCreekFalls/ Primitive (walk-in) 18 N N N
Primitive (trails) 3 N N N
Rock Island State Park 82 Beach Rd. Office 931.686.2471 RV Sites/Tents 50 Y Y N
Rock Island, TN 38581 Tents Only 10 Y Y N
http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/RockIsland/

Fall Creek Falls Accommodations
APPLE HOUSE THE INN AT HARVEST FARMS LAKE
904.292.0461 931.815.2225
www.The-Apple-House.com http://InnAtLake.Blogspot.com
COZY CABINS & COTTAGES RED ROOF CABINS

866.395.3144 • 931.946.3144 239.633.0077
www.FallCreekFallsCabins.com www.TennesseeLogCabinForRent.com
CUMBERLAND PLATEAU RETREAT CABIN RENTALS SUNSET MARINA & RESORT

217.638.5028 800.760.8550 • 931.864.3146
www.CumberlandPlateauRetreat.com www.sunsetmarina.com
DEER RUN RV RESORT TOP OF THE PORCH

931.484.3333 423.881.5898
www.DeerRunRVResort.com
FALL CREEK FALLS BED AND BREAKFAST

& MEADOWBROOK CABINS
423.881.5494
www.FallCreekFalls.com
FALL CREEK FALLS INN

800.250.8610 • 423.881.5241
www.TNStateParks.com
FIREFLY ACRES
931.946.7383
www.FireflyAcres.com

Fall Creek Falls Bed & Breakfast
Fall Creek Falls Bed and Breakfast opened in 1991. It was Creek Falls region. She feels that the Fall Creek Falls State Park
the first bed & breakfast on the Cumberland Plateau in the Fall is still one of the largely undiscovered, non-commercialized
Creek Falls State Park area. Owners and innkeepers, Doug vacation spots in the South. Her determined efforts have brought
& Rita Pruett, offer a comfortable and pleasant stay in their positive change to the area with over 64 developers discovering
luxurious bed and breakfast country manor home. They have the region. She highlights the region, working closely with both
lovingly operated their impeccable residence for over eighteen Chambers of Commerce surrounding the park; the Pikeville-
years and have seen a lot of satisfied customers. These guests Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Van
have enjoyed the sprawling acres, amazing views, and delicious Buren County-Spencer Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Rita
breakfasts cooked by Doug. works with Tennessee’s state tourism officials, both statewide
and regionally, to promote the area and to give exposure to this
Talk about a scrumptious breakfast, come visit and allow fantastic unspoiled outdoor recreation paradise.
Chef Doug to spoil you with recipes handed down from his
grandmother. A typical breakfast might be Stuffed French Toast Fall Creek Falls Bed & Breakfast Inn is the only AAA rated
with Homemade Apple Cider Syrup with Sausage and Cooked lodging facility near the park and is surrounded by natural
Apples, or his more recent addition to the menu - “Peach beauty, privacy, hardwood trees, horses, and wildlife. Guest
Crème Cheese Stuffed French Toast” with Lemon Poppy Seed accommodations include six air conditioned guestrooms, a
Scones and Homemade Cinnamon Rolls. Of course, along two room suite, and the romantic MeadowBrook Cabin nestled
with breakfast you will be blessed with Doug’s fascinating behind the manor which gives guests their extra privacy, but still
conversations with his guests or anyone willing to join! Doug lets them enjoy the amenities of a bed and breakfast. Doug hand
loves to tell stories and share his viewpoints. Often you will delivers breakfast to the cabin, making guests feel extra special.
find men in the kitchen talking with Doug about bow hunting All have private baths, and the sunny, glassed-in Florida Room
or fishing. He is an avid outdoorsman and knows the Fall Creek has magnificent views for the guests’ enjoyment, along with TV/
Falls area better than most folks. VCR’s, movies, and magazines available.
Since opening, Rita and Doug have hosted many country Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Fall Creek Falls Bed and
music singers and songwriters, senators, foreign travelers, and Breakfast country manor home, conveniently located one mile
a multitude of work-weary guests, newlyweds, and of course outside of the north entrance of nationally acclaimed Fall Creek
thousands of other visitors to the beautiful Fall Creek Falls Falls State Park. Visit their website for more information,
region, all leaving with fond memories and happy hearts. specials, recipes, and to view their amazing place.
www.fallcreekfalls.com • (423) 881-5494
Rita, a native of the area, is a tireless cheerleader for the Fall

Fall Creek Falls Dining & Accommodations

Spotlight on Long Branch Lakes
High atop the Cumberland Plateau and horses. They feel so fortunate to be able to live and be a part
nestled in the extraordinary wonders of this remarkable equestrian haven. The Bunkhouses at LBL
of the Fall Creek Falls region - ten luxury, one of a kind, home sites that are located in the
sits one of the best kept secrets Equestrian Village - offer an extraordinary environment to enjoy
in Tennessee - Long Branch nature at the LBL Equestrian Center.
Lakes. While the economy and
the financial debacle of Wall Some other exciting news coming from LBL is the building of
Street have dominated the the Trout Hill Condominium project. At press time, Trout Hill
main stream news for the last has moved from the conceptual stage to the ground breaking
eighteen months, the steadfast stage. LBL will offer 64 luxury condominiums to residents
developer, Long Branch Lakes desiring the lavish living of LBL, without the maintenance.
(LBL), hums along ever so Trout Hill has its own beautiful entrance surrounded by
quietly while humbly building woodlands and lakes. It offers such pleasures as a pool with
out their premier gated community. bathhouse, recreation area, and a lake dock for fishing, canoe
They have created a top notch property and kayak launching, and use of the other amenities in the LBL
for nature lovers who are retiring, relocating, or buying a sprawling 5,000 acres development.
second home to use for vacations, family reunions, or weekend
getaways. Long Branch Lakes is a place for people who care Bill Dance, bass fishing’s first true superstar and America’s
about responsible stewardship of the land and desire a high beloved Bassmaster, has teamed up with Long Branch Lakes
quality of life. to build his Bill Dance Signature Lakes at the community.
These Bill Dance Signature Lakes offer trophy fish habitats that
Since the last printing of the Fall Creek Falls Visitor Guide in serve the serious and recreational fisherman alike and work in
January 2009, much has happened at LBL. Twenty three homes harmony and balance with the surrounding land use. The vast
have been built, or are in the process of being completed. In investments made by LBL to stock and professionally manage
addition, plans for others are now underway and will break the community’s lakes and ponds, coupled with the expertise
ground before 2009 ends. Soccer fields, basketball courts, and knowledge of Bill Dance and his organization excites both
volleyball and badminton courts, professional tennis courts, and the novice and avid fishermen who reside at LBL. Of course
a showcase in-ground lakeside heated outdoor pool are just a a resident can also enjoy the many lakes at LBL in other ways.
few of the amenities that welcome LBL residents. Custom built Simply relaxing lakeside and reading a book, kayaking, bird
log pavilions with stone fireplaces create lakeside structures watching, skipping rocks, or just enjoying a summer day with a
offering residents top amenities that can be used for outdoor blanket and a picnic lunch are some of the many other options.
sports, entertaining, socializing and/or relaxation. These are
available for the residents of LBL and visiting friends and Come enjoy the activities at LBL and see why this premier
family. Log lined streets, rustic lampposts, and the newly community is receiving the highest compliments from
opened Discovery Center with fantastic views across Camp its residents, folks moving in, the industry, and the local
Lake remind the residents and visitors of owners Edmond community. Long Branch Lakes can be visited during the
Cash, Andy Cash and Rick Klewein’s desire to give people a Discovery Weekends (see dates on website) at 10 Long Branch
spectacular place to call home. Road, Spencer, TN. You can also visit them by website at
www.longbranchlakes.com, or contact by phone at
LBL’s Equestrian Center managers, Lamar and Vanessa Wright, 888-615-6616.
have also been busy laying out over thirty miles of meandering
trails that allow the novice or experienced horse rider the
chance to explore and uncover the majestic beauty of Long
Branch’s most beautiful geography. They have been able to
build a new 100’ x 200’ outdoor arena, along with two new
paddocks and fence two new pastures for the horses to graze.
Lamar and Vanessa feel very fortunate to be able to fulfill so
many residents’ and visitors’ dreams of owning or adopting a
horse and enjoying the equestrian lifestyle. Utilizing their vast
knowledge, they are there to help give professional instruction
to the novice or experienced rider, break a horse, train, and care
for horses in these superior custom-built facilities. Lamar and
Vanessa live on the LBL property and are very passionate about

Fall Spotlight
Creek FallsonVisitor
Pikeville
Guide
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Fall Spotlight
Creek FallsonVisitor
Pikeville
Guide
The small town of Pikeville was formed in 1816 and is located 127 Yard Sale comes through the middle of Pikeville bringing
at the head of the beautiful Sequatchie Valley in Bledsoe County. hundreds of out of state visitors who may never have visited
Farming has always been a major industry because of the fertile otherwise. These folks delight in the hunt for bargains and
valley soil. The state of Tennessee has officially recognized treasures and get a taste of the local flavor while here.
Bledsoe County as the “Pumpkin Capital of Tennessee”. If you
put all the pumpkins grown in Bledsoe County end-to-end, the The town and people of Pikeville continue to work to make their
line would be three miles long! town attractive to all who pass through. For more information
about the attractions and events, contact Mrs. Carolyn Knight,
The town of Pikeville is serious about welcoming tourists and Bledsoe County Librarian, at CKnightBCPL@bledsoe.net or
drawing them to the downtown area. A magnificent renovation www.BledsoeLibrary.com. Also, the Chamber of Commerce
project is nearing completion which has involved installing Chairman, Tony Gervolino can be reached at 423-447-2935 or
beautiful street lights and landscaping. The town of Pikeville 423-447-2931.
is sending a message during these tough economic times that
“we are here to stay”. Several Pikeville historical structures Local Tourist Ambassador, Rita Pruett
have also been renovated and opened to the public. The Dr.
James A. Ross House at 122 Frazier Street is one of them. It
stores medical history and artifacts from the late 1870’s when it
was used as a medical office and hospital up until the time the
Bledsoe Memorial Hospital was built. The museum is open on
the first and third Wednesday of each month from 12 noon CST
to 2 PM CST. Call 423-533-4181 to verify dates and time.
Due to the abundance and quality of local musicians, singers,

artists, and entertainers, the town of Pikeville and surrounding
areas host many music festivals and craft fairs each year to
showcase these talents. The highly publicized annual Highway

Spotlight
Fall Creek on TopVisitor
Falls of theGuide
Porch
Top of the Porch Restaurant is a delightful restaurant, owned These pizzas can be delivered or you can call ahead and bring
and operated by Janice and B.J. Starnes, conveniently the pizza back to your campsite, cabin or home for
located at the north entrance of the Fall Creek a delicious family meal. Their succulent, tasty
Falls State Park. Its presence is known to all half chicken with mashed potatoes and green
entering the north entrance due to its 8,000 beans is one of Grant’s favorites. Music is
square feet of beautiful, white two story offered some evenings with a special piano
splendor and their elephant mascot that bar setting featuring local and visiting
stands out front. Built five years ago musicians. Memories are created at Top
as their personal residence, owner B.J. of the Porch. B.J. and wife, Janice,
has since converted some of the living pride themselves on offering excellent
space to overnight accommodations, food, service, and desire to please
now known as Dogwood Manor. their customers. Top of the Porch
The Starnes’ also offer a wedding welcomes motorcycle groups that
chapel and a small group meeting/ enjoy this neck of the woods for its
event space with full catering, beautiful landscapes, windy roads,
planning, and restaurant that allows and interesting stop offs. Red Hat
visitors coming from near and far Society ladies and church groups love
to enjoy the marvelous atmosphere. Top of the Porch’s hospitable nature,
Top of the Porch, is a full service personal service and ample parking for
restaurant which began as a need and church buses and other vehicles. Visit
today creates lasting memories for many B.J. and Janice and get a pizza to go, eat
visitors to the Fall Creek Falls State Park a scrumptious dinner, or just come for one
and region. They offer delicious home of their decadent homemade desserts and
cooked meals including one of my favorites coffee while enjoying the views from “Top of
- their signature brick oven pizza made with the Porch”.
hand tossed pizza dough and other fresh ingredients.

Fall Creek
Spotlight
Falls Visitor
on Spencer
Guide
374 College Street, Spencer, TN 38585

(931) 946-7400 l www.OurBackPorch.net
email thatbackporch@aol.com

Spotlight on Spencer
There is a very old saying in our area - “If you stay in Van Buren recovered from the closure.
County long enough to wear out a pair of shoes you will never
The beautiful Fall Creek Falls area was also home to the great
leave.” Van Buren County is home to the majestic Fall Creek
civil war painter William Gilbert Gaul. Mr. Gaul was born in
Falls State Park and waterfall. Of the 22,000 plus acres that
1855 and inherited a 5,000 acre farm in Van Buren County from
comprise the Fall Creek Falls State Park, ninety percent of the
his uncle, Hiram Gilbert, Sr., a brother of his mother. Gilbert
land is within the boundaries of Van Buren County.
Gaul’s mother and uncle were both natives of Spencer. The land
Van Buren County is also home to many caves. The most recent Gaul inherited was situated on the plateau near Cane Creek in an
discovery- “Rumbling Falls Cave”- was written about in The area which now borders on the southwest corner of Fall Creek
National Geographic Magazine in June 2009. Falls State Park. Mr. Gaul had a studio on his farm. Some of his
best pictures were painted using local people posing in clothing
Another famous cave is “Big Bone Cave”. A radio carbon worn by their ancestors, or themselves. The project that was to
determination shows prehistoric activity dating back to the make Mr. Gaul a household name in his day and an acclaimed
terminal archaic period, as early as 1000 B.C. Long regarded artist was a series of seven civil war themed paintings. A letter
as an important historical site because of the discovery of the from the president of the National Academy of Design in New
bones of the Megalonyx jeffersonii, a giant pleistocene ground York described Mr. Gaul as the best qualified painter of war
sloth. It is for the preservation of these important artifacts that subjects on the continent. “The Pickett” was painted between
the State of Tennessee purchased the cave and surrounding land 1905 and 1907; and a copy of it hangs in the Gilbert Gaul room
in 1976. Unfortunately, the bones of the giant sloth reside in the at Fall Creek Falls State Park.
Philadelphia Science Museum in Philadelphia, PA.
I have only touched on the rich history of our unique
Quality education has always been a priority for the residents of
Van Buren County. In 1849, the first co-educational college in Cumberland Plateau and Sequatchie Valley areas. Come and
the south was built in Spencer - Burritt College. The archway experience for yourself a people and area as unique as our
and a small portion of the original building are still standing. history. For information about Spencer and Van Buren County,
It served until 1939 as a major influence in the education of contact the Chamber of Commerce at
the youth in the area, as well as those from other communities. www.VanBurenChamber.com or Landon Medley at
The decline of the school has been attributed to malaria and beaugard@blomand.net. Local Tourist Ambassador, Rita Pruett
influenza epidemics that forced the school to close for a period
of time until it was deemed safe to re-open. It never fully

Fall
Spotlight
Creek Falls
on McMinnville
Visitor Guide
Tribute to Ed Partin - It is with

great sadness that McMinnville says
goodbye to a dear friend, businessman,
humanitarian, civic leader and one of
McMinnville-Warren County’s biggest
cheerleaders - Ed Partin, who passed
away on September 12th, 2009. Ed
lived a life that many would like to
live. He was always happy, helpful,
and determined to make a difference.
He is fondly remembered by many
friends, clients, and business associates. His unfaltering work in
promoting McMinnville-Warren County brought many changes to
the historic downtown area and helped many new folks discover why
McMinnville is such a great place to live, work, and visit. Although
I didn’t know Ed very well, I feel like I knew what he meant to so
many. Many of us don’t take the opportunity to live a life that makes
a difference and enjoy ours in the process. Ed did. He gave so much
and made such a difference by deeds big and small, never asking
anything in return. Everyone can learn a lesson from Ed’s lifestyle.
By giving, seeking positive change, and believing in yourself and
God, you too can make a difference in your life and in the lives of
others. Make a choice to give back. Give a little or give a lot. It
does make a difference. I know that Ed Partin’s contributions made
McMinnville-Warren County a better place and he will be sorely
missed. Goodbye, Ed and thank you from all of us.
(photo of Ed & Linda Partin by Sherrill Bull)

Fall
Spotlight
Creek Falls
on McMinnville
Visitor Guide
McMinnville, TN is truly downtown merchants undertook a downtown revitalization
one of those bustling, yet project that has allowed this vibrant downtown area to shine
charming southern towns once again. Now you see newly paved streets, underground
loaded with character, history lighting and utilities, beautifully landscaped sidewalks,
and southern hospitality. It is walkways and park areas, and plenty of parking for visitors.
one of those towns that grabs Sherrill and George Bull, owners of Antiques and the Arts are
you the moment you encounter one of the many ambassadors, examples of the visionaries and other folks that have invested
which you can find in the downtown district at one of the in their businesses and the downtown area to benefit everyone
beautiful bed and breakfasts, at many of the attractions in and for decades to come. Many of the local historians showcase
around McMinnville, or perhaps one of the new residents. the history, culture and technology unique to McMinnville.
Folks choose McMinnville due to its comfortable quality of Attractions adorn this beautifully landscaped region, including
living, abundant shopping and dining options, rich history and the popular Cumberland Caverns, compared to Carlsbad in
culture, and central location to three of the major metropolitan splendor and caves. They are open to the public for tours
areas of Tennessee - Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga. and are also the home of the internationally known Bluegrass
McMinnville was chartered as a county seat in 1810 and a Underground. Falcon Rest, a nationally acclaimed historic site,
railroad was built in the 1850’s - further opening this town to offers tours, events, meals and overnight retreats. Golfing is
neighboring cities. Unfortunately, that same railroad made this superb at The Reserve at Collins River and at nearby Fall Creek
an attractive stopover and target for both Union and Confederate Falls State Park. Rock Island is another of Tennessee’s best
troops nearly a decade later. No major battles were fought here, kept secrets with camping, hiking, swimming, boating, fishing,
but McMinnville did change hands seven times during the War picnicking, kayaking, rock climbing, and so much more. Visit
Between the States. downtown McMinnville and stroll down the lovely streets, eat
the best fried chicken around or enjoy the best salad bar in the
McMinnville today is known as the “Nursery Capital of the region filled with the locally grown hydroponic lettuce at City
World” which came about in part due to the rebuilding after Café Tell Jr. that “Annie” sent you. Enjoy the hospitality of
the war, water-driven mills, accessible waterways and a unique this marvelous southern downtown area and take a look around
combinations of elevations, fertile soil, abundant water and mild this remarkable region. Visit the Chamber website at
weather. In the last ten years, the McMinnville Warren County www.WarrenTN.com or give them a call at 931.473.6611.
Chamber of Commerce, City of McMinnville, and interested

FallAntiques
Creek Falls
andVisitor
the Arts
Guide
One of America’s favorite pastimes is shopping and having a one of a
kind experience. This is something that you can easily find at Antiques
and the Arts in downtown McMinnville, TN. Owner Sherrill Bull
has never met a stranger. She welcomes her guests with her infectious
smile and warm personality - like many in the Fall Creek Falls (FCF)
region. Sherrill and husband, George - who owns and operates George
Bull Band Instruments (located at Antiques and the Arts) - opened their
business four years ago for the love of what they both do. Sherrill
offers an eclectic array of antiques, some rare pieces, primitive and
antique furniture, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, hats and accessories,
collectibles, antique dolls, and a high quality instrument section offered
by George. Sherrill also proudly displays and highlights local stoneware
potter Dorinda Watts. Dorinda has refined her talents to offer a wide
selection of serving pieces, casserole dishes, cornbread bakers, mugs,
vases, and decorative pieces for any kitchen, home or special gift.
Sherrill loves to show her guests around or offer her visitors space to
browse and take in all of her treasures. She can tender advice for your
home or make recommendations for a special gift, and loves to tell
about her love of McMinnville and the FCF region, and some of the
special events in the county.
Sherrill moved to McMinnville over ten years ago and has lovingly
rallied the businesses in downtown McMinnville together in
conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and City Government to
make downtown McMinnville a destination for shopping, eating, and
socializing. Sadly, many downtown areas in the United States have
been forever lost. However, in some cases, like Historic Downtown
McMinnville, they have been revitalized to offer a vibrant community.
Antiques and the Arts is a celebration of love, timeless treasures,

memorabilia, and culture captured within the many eras of treasures.
In addition to this vast collection, George’s wonderful love of music
offers a charming addition to the store through the harmonious sounds
of his new and classic instruments. He is an instrument connoisseur
and highly skilled professional who loves to share his passion for music
with others. He can often be found playing in the oldest community
band in Tennessee (the “Silver and Gold” band which was founded in
1886) playing several performances a year. George offers clarinet and
saxophone lessons to those eager to learn. He specializes in stocking
woodwind and brass musical instruments on all levels, including
student, intermediate, and professional instruments. He also offers
repairs and music accessories, including music books, vintage sheet
music, mouthpieces and reeds along with cleaning and maintenance
supplies. George’s areas of specialty also include selling and taking
care of quality band instruments which are available for purchase or
rent. Our sons, Grant and Blake, recently took up guitar lessons with
Sam Bailey of Livingston, TN. George fixed us up with a guitar on
the rent to own program. One of my favorite pieces are the melodious
lamps - wildly popular custom built lamps out of guitars, clarinets,
flutes or other instruments. This one-of-a-kind collection of Melodious
Lamps is perfect for a special room, guest bedroom, music room or a
great gift for that musician in your family or circle of friends. Antiques
and the Arts is definitely the heart of the McMinnville merchants. It is
often a meeting place for those visiting, the community, and the place
to find that special gift or accessory for your home or vacation home.
Come in and experience Antiques and the Arts and say “hello” to
Sherrill and George. Stay a while and visit and don’t forget to tell them
that “Annie sent you”!
Antiques and the Arts can be visited at 121 East Main St., online at
www.AntiquesAndTheArtsTN.com,or by phoning
931-507-9811.

Falcon Rest Mansion & Gardens
Falcon Rest is a southern classic gem located in central steam heat, spring water for refrigeration and
McMinnville, TN, less than an hour’s drive from air conditioning, and even a telephone.
Fall Creek Falls State Park. This beautiful,
10,000 square foot Victorian mansion has From the 1940s through the 60s, the building
been called “Tennessee’s Biltmore” by PBS. served as a hospital and nursing home before
Thousands of tourists visit each year to take being boarded up and abandoned for years.
in its history and splendor, but also have Falcon Rest was re-opened to the public in
fun doing so. Fun is the theme for the 1993, after a 4-1/2 year restoration which
daily guided mansion tours, as well as the won the National Trust’s “Great American
entertaining shows that Falcon Rest offers Home Award.” The proprietors, George
for tour groups. The mansion is filled with and Charlien McGlothin, have devotedly
an amazing collection of museum-quality restored this home. They love to share
Victorian antiques; however, the emphasis is its history and beauty, as well as create
on the interesting people who have lived there. a memorable experience for each visitor.
Manufacturer Clay Faulkner built Falcon Rest Charlien is the master chef and enjoys serving
in 1896 to entice his wife to move to the country seasonal meals, while making her guests feel
(just 2-1/2 miles from downtown McMinnville) to comfortable. George came back to his hometown
be closer to his woolen mill across the road. of McMinnville to restore this glorious mansion and to
enjoy what he loves doing most - buying for his Victorian gift
Falcon Rest’s focus on fun is to display Mr. Faulkner’s sense store and sharing the many stories about the mansion. Today the
of humor, which was demonstrated in the way he advertised mansion is presided over by a friendly ghost – perhaps the proud
the mill’s products: Gorilla Jeans and Pants. Faulkner’s builder himself. Falcon Rest is open seven days a week from
newspaper ads featured whimsical drawings of pants-wearing 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for tours, and visitors can find a unique
apes with slogans like “so strong even a gorilla couldn’t tear selection of 1890s style treasures in the Victorian Gift Shop,
them apart,” and “gorilla grip; they’ll never rip.” His humor which has been called “an attraction in itself.” Falcon Rest’s
served him well and he became the richest man in this part Victorian Carriage House dining room is also a popular setting
of the country. This allowed him to build his beloved Mary for weddings and special events. For more information, visit
a mansion that was the finest in the region. The Falcon Rest online at www.FalconRest.com or call 931-668-4444.
boasted three-brick-thick walls inside and out, closets, and all
the “modern conveniences” – indoor plumbing, electric lights,

Discover Cumberland Caverns
Bluegrass Underground is one of the most
exciting things happening in the Fall Creek
Falls region. Teddy Jones, Manager of
Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville,
TN is jamming to bluegrass, country,
classical and all types of musical genres
year round. The Burckhard family
recently had a chance to listen to some
fantastic music by Mountain Heart, as
well as their opening act - Carrie Hassler
and Hard Rain. Over 400 people were there to
enjoy the various stringed instruments and talented
vocals blend into their harmonious melodies. Bluegrass Underground
has become a great monthly family venue that can be enjoyed anytime
of the year due to the stable temperatures in the cave. Bluegrass
Underground, the popular monthly series, is also available in recorded
segments for WSM radio and streamed worldwide through their
website at www.wsmonline.com. For more information about the
concert schedule and information about special events, visit Bluegrass
Underground at www.bluegrassunderground.com.
The Cave, one of Tennessee’s largest show caves and a U.S. National
Natural Landmark, displays some of the largest underground rooms
and most spectacular formations in America. Currently, 32 miles of
the system have been documented. Discover family fun every day
through guided tours which set out every hour on the hour during
regular business hours. During this hour and a half tour, you will
travel through some of the largest cave rooms in the eastern United
States. The lit pathways wind through the caverns famous large
formations, waterfalls and cave pools. Each tour is highlighted by a
light and sound pageant which is a dramatic retelling of the creation
story. Visitors are inspired by the awesome formations and spectacular
sites.
Discover adventure on a daytime or overnight spelunking adventure

trip into untamed portions of the caverns. Groups from 10 to 250
people can experience what caving is all about. Every step and each
new turn is a discovery for you. Uncover the vast historical and
geological significance of the caverns and more. Groups are fitted
with helmets and head lights. They are led through wild caving routes
of crawling, climbing, and squeezing. All you have is a flashlight
and your own determination. You can proudly blog about this
adventure and say: “I came, I caved, I conquered!” They even have
a campground set up in the caverns for those of you daring enough to
spend the night – complete with plumbing and electric outlets.
The Underground Ballroom – the “Volcano Room” which seats 500, is

a great place for a wedding, birthday party, special event, or corporate
event and can be catered. Cumberland Caverns is located just off of
Hwy. 8, six miles southeast of McMinnville. For more information,
call (931) 668-4396 or visit online at www.cumberlandcaverns.com.
OPEN YEAR ROUND

Fall
McMinnville
Creek Falls
Senior
Visitor
Center
Guide
The McMinnville-Warren County Senior the work that these ladies give under Cheryl’s leadership, and
Center in beautiful McMinnville, TN appreciate the success of their outreach to the community. The
is the happening place for seasoned McMinnville-Warren County Senior Center’s website lists their
seniors, 55 and older, who want daily and monthly activities. There is always something going
to have fun, meet people, and on. For those thinking about retiring to the beautiful Fall Creek
enjoy fellowship with other Falls region, McMinnville offers this welcoming center which is
seniors. Ms. Cheryl Watson open to all, beautiful surroundings, excellent medical facilities
Mingle has worked for the and wonderful people. Come experience McMinnville today!
McMinnville-Warren County For more information, visit www.srctr.org.
Senior Center (MWCS) for
21 years. She has passionately
given of herself to provide
opportunities to each and every
senior in the county and surrounding
areas by creating an inviting, fun,
and safe environment for all and warmly
welcoming newcomers each week.
The center is the heartbeat of the senior community offering

daily activities including rook, quilting, putting puzzles together,
reading, chatting, music, dancing and special events, speakers,
and outings. Plus, once a year, they have a tremendous outing at
the Warren County Fair Senior Day. This year I was asked to be
a judge at the Senior Day festivities. I got to experience my first
“hog callers”. Now I didn’t know what to expect, but boy, hog
calling is serious business! I also got to judge the sexy men and
women’s legs contests. Other favorites were the “knotty knee
contest” and the talent contest. I asked Cheryl to put me down
for next year. I laughed all morning and it was such great fun.
These individuals know how to have a good time. The Warren
County Fair is a ten day event with thousands of visitors and
Senior Day was a great day out for over two hundred seniors
that came to experience the fun, the various contests, and eat a
great, warm boxed lunch donated by one of the local doctors.
The center also gives back to the community by administering

the Second Harvest Food Drive once a month - serving over
200 families. They also help homebound residents with food,
produce, and have a daily bread ministry. Cheryl and her team
- Roxanne, Pam, and Tish to name a few, have true servants’
hearts that just keep giving with warmth, compassion, and
smiles. They will help in any way that they can with federal and
state government programs. I have been truly blessed to witness

Warren
Fall Creek
County
Falls
Heritage
Visitor Museum
Guide
The Heritage Center and Museum located in downtown and the Heritage Alliance are commencing their Bicentennial
McMinnville is currently housing the Bicentennial exhibit Celebration by showcasing a fine collection of photographs,
- “200 Years of Warren County in Pictures” in its historical exhibits, and events planned throughout
galleries. Jimmy Haley, curator and long the year with the grand finale Bicentennial
time resident of Warren County is proud Birthday Extravaganza being held in
to have such a fine area to display August 2010. This will include a
the local history. McMinnville, USO Tour at the Airport with a
known as the “Nursery Capital musical show in June and an
of the World” with over 600 open house at the Museum
nurseries, was founded in during the 4th of July with a
1810 as the county seat of scavenger hunt downtown.
government, and was named in The Bicentennial Birthday
honor of Joseph McMinn. Joseph Celebration will happen in
McMinn was a transplanted Quaker August with many activities and
from Pennsylvania who became the fun for all ages. Jimmy Haley and
speaker of the Tennessee Senate, a three the Heritage Alliance organization are
term Governor of the great State of Tennessee, and passionate about preserving the past and their fine
superintendant of the Cherokee Agency. museum is a testimony to their dedication to display history.
The Warren County Heritage Center and Museum is open on
Today, McMinnville boasts of a revitalized bustling downtown Sunday and Thursday, from 2-6PM, and Tuesday from 2-4
historic district full of shops, antiques, eateries, professional PM. For more information and up-to-date information on the
and government offices, and roots that go back for centuries. In Bicentennial Celebration, visit www.LivelyPhotoMuseum.com
its heyday, McMinnville overflowed with commerce thriving or call the Museum, 931-474-2717. For scheduling special hours
on the textile industry of the 19th century, with many doctors, or a personal tour, call Jimmy Haley at 931-668-1330.
lawyers, pastors and educators coming to town to build fine
homes, academies, and churches in addition to first class stores,
shops, and businesses. Scholars from all over the world came
to McMinnville-Warren County (which was also known as a
center for learning with such establishments as the Edmondson
Academy and The Cumberland Female College – both were
established in the early to mid 19th century). The Southern
School of Photography officially opened its doors in 1904 and
quickly became a Mecca for photographers from all around
the world who wanted to study under the tutelage of William
Spencer “Dad” Lively. McMinnville was known as one of the
state’s most popular summer resorts after the Civil War. In the
1920’s, folks would flock to McMinnville to enjoy the gracious
southern hospitality at the legendary Sedberry Hotel with its
first-class service - for which it was named the “best little hotel
on the North American Continent” in 1927 by an official from
AAA.
Jimmy Haley, the Warren County Heritage Center and Museum,

Fall Creek
Spotlight
Fallson
Visitor
SpartaGuide

Spotlight on Sparta
Sparta is a bustling little town located that Thor is known for, and what he hopes to be able to display
off of scenic Hwy. 111, between to those who are redecorating, building or renovating their home
Fall Creek Falls State Park and or cabin. Thor is also known for his awesome handcrafted
Cookeville. It has an old time pottery and candles. They display over twenty local artists,
feel and prides itself on its including the Woodscrollers, who specialize in hand carved
bluegrass roots. Sparta can wood pieces depicting farm scenes, children praying, flowers
claim such famous musicians and more. The Fragrant Mushroom also offers handcrafted
as Benny Martin and the jewelry by notable artists such as April Price and “You’ve
legendary Lester Flatt. This got Maille” - designer chainmaille and wire wrapped jewelry.
genre of music is celebrated Karen Ross Walton displays her very popular one-of-a-kind
at the annual bluegrass festival, handbags. The Fragrant Mushroom just celebrated their ten year
which takes place the third weekend anniversary and Cherri and Thor look back and reminisce at
in September. It consists of a variety of their journey. Cherri, originally from Sparta, moved back from
bluegrass musicians, a main bluegrass headliner, arts, crafts, Knoxville in 1999 and opened the store more as a studio and
fun and downtown festivities. Downtown Sparta continues to showroom. Today, ten years later, both Thor and Cherri enjoy
grow with the renovation of century old buildings. It has some their new space and continue to sell to wholesalers, tourists, and
trendy shops, eateries, antiques, quilting and sewing shops. repeat clients. They have a wide variety of their signature coffee
The newly relocated Fragrant Mushroom also calls this part of cups, canister sets, bowls, pitchers and more. This is a perfect
town home. Cherri and Thor McNeil took the big plunge with a place to browse the artists’ work, buy a birthday gift or just
leap of faith this past year and bought an old 5,000 square foot admire the restored century old building. Make a day trip out
building which used to be a drugstore in the 50’s. They lovingly of it and shop Sparta, take in some history at the White County
restored it, exposing the gorgeous hardwood floors, brick walls Museum, eat lunch at Pluto’s Hot Dogs, and don’t leave town
and adding some fashionable colors with Thor’s lights and some without taking in a movie at one of the last of its kind - The
chic accessories. This includes a one-of-a-kind doorway and Sparta Drive-In. For more information about Sparta, go to their
entrance foyer, which characterizes the type of craftsmanship website, www.spartatn.com.

Spotlight
Fall Creek
onFalls
Foglight
Visitor
Foodhouse
Guide
Foglight Foodhouse is a charming restaurant located in Walling, servers love to entertain, create memories, and serve their guests
TN. Chef Edward Philpot has been cooking up his delightful in their outside and inside dining rooms, where 130 folks can
signature “dish of the day” for twelve years now. He opened dine on the delicious specials. My family and I enjoyed a sour
the restaurant in January 1997 with his twin brother, Paul, apple marinated braised pecan encrusted pork loin served over
and older brother, Ian. The three brothers put their careers on a generous portion of homemade mashed potatoes, ginger snap
hold while taking care of their ailing terminally ill mother, Jill, gravy and sugar snap peas. Blake had a delicious queen cut rib
which brought the brothers back to Walling. The time that eye steak cooked to perfection. Terry loved his chicken Alfredo
they spent together while caring for their mom was a rich time, pasta served with a fresh mixed green salad with Portobello
allowing the brothers to catch up and get to know each other balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Patrons love to bring their
as adults. This led them to brainstorm about what they could favorite bottle of wine or beer along to compliment their meal
do during this time and the Foglight was born. The Foglight and the Foglight Foodhouse has the appropriate glasses and
Foodhouse was created on a shoestring budget and was an ice if you wish. This is a delightful restaurant with a splendid
immediate success with folks coming from all over, just by reputation for excellent food, great service and ambience
word of mouth. Edward (a.k.a. Eduardo) smiles lovingly at throughout the year with great views – perfect for any occasion.
those early memories, and wistfully remembers his late mother They have a special room available to seat approximately 30
and her love in the kitchen. Jill had a very successful catering people equipped with a digital projector for meetings. Walling,
business in Cookeville, TN and believed that if you were old TN is located between the Fall Creek Falls State Park and
enough to ask questions, you were old enough to help. Edward McMinnville, TN near Rock Island State Park and across the
obviously asked lots of questions, and loved to help his mother. river from Cotten’s Marina. Come see why Edward has been
He loves both the creative and the technical side of cooking, featured in many national magazines such as the National
since graduating culinary school in Lexington, KY. Today Geographic, Tennessee Crossroads, Entrée and others. Stop
he and his wife, Pam, are the sole owners of the business. The by and say hello to Chef Edward and tell him that “Annie” sent
Foglight Foodhouse serves guests Tuesday through Saturday you. Bon Appetit! Hours of operation are Tuesday through
with delicious gourmet food in a casual, but eclectic atmosphere. Thursday 5pm to 8pm and Friday and Saturday 5pm to 9pm.
The Foglight is perched upon a hill overlooking Rock Island, Enjoy your meal on the porch overlooking the river.
the old but still functioning railroad bridge, and the beautiful (www.foglight-foodhouse.com)
flowing Caney Fork River. Edward and his professional team of

Fall Creek Falls Visitor Guide
Fall Creek Falls Inn (Lodge) is at the

heart of the Fall Creek Falls region and is
always bustling with activity. Opened in
July of 1972, this beloved lodge has
served hundreds of thousands of families
and offered great lodging facilities while
they enjoy the over 22,000 acres of
pristine forest and geological wonders
with hiking and biking trails, their
signature golf course, heated pool,
campground, nature center, endless
majestic waterfalls, picnic shelters,
and other amenities. Today, the Fall
Creek Falls Lodge has 145 rooms,
30 cabins, and full conference and
banquet facilities. Their Friday
evening seafood buffet brings folks
from all over to enjoy the
scrumptious all you can eat crab
legs, shrimp, seafood chowder,
country vegetables, and more. Saturday
night the bar offers prime rib, fried chicken,
salad and soup, and of course, lots of
homemade cobbler and country
desserts. The lodge is a perfect
place for gathering on a warm
summer night to partake in their
astronomy programs. In the fall
enjoy the Wild Food Days and Fall
Color Tour, or enjoy the Christmas on the
Mountain Celebration in December with festive
holiday decorations, caroling, and Santa! Fall
Creek Falls Lodge has golf packages year round
with several weekday and weekend packages
available. You can access their information
online through www.tnstateparks.com. Come on
down for a day hike or special weekend getaway
at the Fall Creek Falls Lodge and say “hello” to
John Fonville, General Manager of the park, and
his courteous and helpful team.

Spotlight on Crossville

FallSpotlight
Creek Falls
onVisitor
Crossville
Guide
Most people in the area, when you mention Crossville, theater, established in 1965 by Broadway and Hollywood
Cumberland County, Tennessee, their mind immediately takes actor/writer/producer Paul Crabtree, his wife Mary, and
them into the realm of golf. After all, it is known as the Golf the people of Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee.
Capital of Tennessee. It is also well known as a retirement Cumberland County Playhouse is truly a rare find - featuring
area. Many great civic and cultural clubs and organizations nearly 500 performances and 1600 classes in theater, music and
can be found in the Cumberland County area. Several Senior dance annually. Plays and concerts are live and on the stage
Centers dot the county providing the citizens an opportunity to throughout the year. For many years, productions such as CATS,
spend time together and pursue mutual interests in areas such Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, On Golden Pond, Camelot,
as crafting, spinning, art, and other genre. There is even a local along with the Smoke on the Mountain series, and more have
model railroad club that is housed at one of the malls. Great entertained and inspired audiences in this rural area of Tennessee
dining and shopping opportunities abound. There is something and those that have come to the area to visit. Quality concerts
for almost anyone to enjoy. are offered by such names as Freddy Cole (Nat King Cole’s
brother), the David Munnelly Band, The Harry James Orchestra,
For the golf lover, there are numerous public and private courses and The Knoxville Chorale Society. The heart of their mission
where over half a million rounds of golf were played last year is to bring live theater entertainment to rural and small town
alone. Many are top rated and all are full service. The weather folks featuring popular musicals, plays and works rooted in
is mild, so play is possible most of the year. As an added bonus, Appalachian heritage. Through the years, people from all over
all of these golfers have the added convenience of having the America have discovered the joy of their big city excellence
U.S. Golf Super Store (www.USGOLFSUPERSTORE.com) at small town prices. For over forty years, the Cumberland
located at 1971 Genesis Rd. in Crossville. They offer Nike, County Playhouse has been legendary in regional theater circles
Adidas & Callaway men’s and women’s shoes, great prices on around the nation. In the spring of 2003 they were one of only
Callaway (and other name brand) golf balls, name brand men’s four theaters in the nation chosen to produce CATS for the
and women’s golf clothing, and more. They also have a golf first time in regional theater: Chicago, Sacramento, Boston…
simulator where you can check your swing speed and distance and Crossville, TN. Quite an honor! Their production of CATS
to help sharpen your game. Be sure to check out the Log Cabin became the biggest play in Playhouse history. Visit them on the
Restaurant located next door! They are offering a special hot web at www.ccplayhouse.com for all the latest on the upcoming
plate meal (which includes a meat, potato, and a vegetable) or shows, and more.
sandwich with a beverage for only $5.00 when you bring in the
coupon on page 26. They also have a gift shop where you can
browse and pick up a little something special for your someone
special while you are there. There is such a rich history involved throughout the area. Be
sure to take time to research and enjoy all that it has to offer.
The beautiful 200 acre Deer Run RV Resort
(www.DeerRunRVResort.com) located adjacent to the Catoosa
Wildlife Management Area is a wonderful little community
within itself. They offer camping areas, cabin and trailer rentals,
gated access, a private lake, WiFi service, swimming pool,
deli, convenience store, and a church – all within a peaceful,
rural setting and plenty of wildlife all around. The 82,000 acre
Catoosa Wildlife Management Area (or Catoosa WMA) offers
some of the best hunting in East Tennessee. It is funded by
hunters and fishermen, but many hikers and campers also utilize
the area. If you plan to use the area though, be sure to obtain
the current use information prior to your trip. Specific rules
and regulations cover WMA’s and are subject to change for the
protection of all.
Cumberland Mountain State Park (CMSP) located just south of

downtown Crossville provides ample recreational opportunities
as well. Hiking, swimming, boating, and golf are just a few
of the activities that can be enjoyed there. The Homesteads
Museum is located one mile from the CMSP. This museum
depicts the Cumberland Homesteads Community of the 1930’s
which helped to build the park along with the CCC and WPA
programs of that era.
Discover one of the top ten theaters in rural America!

Cumberland County Playhouse is a non-profit, professional

Events
Fall Creek
Around
FallsFall
Visitor
Creek
Guide
Falls
April 2010 June 26, 2010
Airing of the Quilts Lions Club Horse Show
423.447.2791 423.949.7608 www.Sequatchie.com
www.Pikeville-Bledsoe.com
July 3, 2010
April 3-4, 2010 4th of July Parade
Easter Weekend 423.949.7608 www.Sequatchie.com
423.881.5708
July 4, 2010
April 10-11, 2010 Cumberland Caverns Bluegrass Celebration
29th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage 931.668.4396
423.881.5708 www.BluegrassUnderground.com
April 16-17, 2010 July 4, 2010

Star Party 2010 Downtown 4th of July Celebrations and Fireworks
www.CumberlandAstronomicalSociety.org 931.473.1212
RECURRING EVENTS www.McMinnvilleTenn.com
April 17, 2010
2nd & 4th Saturday of each Month, 2010 The Challenge Bike Race July 4, 2010
Rocky River Bluegrass Festival 931.836.3552 Fourth of July Celebration
931.946.7033 www.Sparta-Chamber.net 423.881.5708
www.VanBurenChamber.com
April 30 – May 1, 2010 July 10, 2010
Spring, Summer & Fall, 2010 Stitch & Share Quilt Show Mountain Homecoming
Thunder on the Mountain Cruise In & Swap Meet 931.935.5657 931.946.7033
931.946.7033 www.Sparta-Chamber.net www.VanBurenChamber.com
Memorial Day Weekend 2010 August 5-8, 2010
Every Friday June – August 2010 Log Cabin Days Hometown Market
“Movies Under the Stars” Sparta Film Festival 423.447.2791 423.447.2791
931.836.2326 www.Pikeville-Bledsoe.com www.Pikeville-Bledsoe.com
3rd Friday of each Month, May – October, 2010 May 1, 2010 August 5-8. 2010
Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre Pork ‘n’ Bands World’s Longest Yard Sale
931.738.8604 931.473.6611 423.949.7608 www.Sequatchie.com
www.WarrenTN.com
April, June, September 2010 August 13-14, 2010
Rocky River Resort Old Fashioned Days & Miniature Boat May 15-16, 2010 Smokin’ in McMinnville – KCBS Cook-off
Races Highland Rim Cycling Classic 931.473.6611
931.946.7033 931.473.6611 www.WarrenTN.com
www.VanBurenChamber.com www.WarrenTN.com
August 20-21, 2010
April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18 May 22, 2010 McMinnville City Triathlon
The Good Time Cruisers Cruise In on Liberty Square Sparta Cruise In and Sock Hop 931.473.1200
931.761.8687 931.836.3552 www.McMinnvilleTenn.com
www.Sparta-Chamber.net
June 11-12, July 9-10, September 2010
Aug. 6-7 June 4-5, 2010 Blossom Time Arts & Crafts Fair
Astronomy Weekends Coke Ovens Bluegrass Festival 931.657.8203 • 931.935.0414
www.CumberlandAstronomicalSociety.org 423.949.7608 www.Sequatchie.com www.Sparta-Chamber.net
June 4-6, 2010 September 2010

2009 ANNUAL EVENTS Spring Rock Climbing Workshop Sandbar Arts, Antiques and Craft Show
423.881.3297 931.686.2977
January 25, 2010 www.TNPark.com
Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet
931.473.6611 June 5, 2010
www.WarrenTN.com 23rd Annual Old Timers Day
931.657.2459
March 6, 2010 www.Sparta-Chamber.net
FCF Thaw 15km Run & Weekend Excursion
www.Tennessee.gov/environment/parks/RunningTour June 24-27, 2010
Wylde Thyme Farm Old Thyme Medicine Retreat
March 13-14, 2010 931.946.7033
Mid-State Gun & Knife Show www.VanBurenChamber.com
931.738.8675
www.Sparta-Chamber.net June 26, 2010
Bicentennial USO Airport Tour
March 20-21, 2010 931.473.6611
Waterfalls Weekend www.WarrenTN.com
423.881.5708

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October 3, 2010 December 3-5, 2010
“Haunting on the Highlands” in Cumberland Caverns Christmas on the Mountain Festival
931.473.2428 931.946.7033
www.MagnessLibrary.org www.VanBurenChamber.com
October 8-9, 2010 December 4, 2010

Oktoberfest Christmas Parade
931.707.7291 931.473.1212
www.CrossvilleOktoberfest.com www.McMinnvilleTenn.com
October 9, 2010 December 4, 2010

Dottie West Music Fest Christmas in Our Town
931.473.5188 • 931.212.4820 931.836.3552
www.DottieWestMusicFest.com www.Sparta-Chamber.net
September 2010 October 9, 2010 December 6, 2010

Autumn Acres Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch Liberty Square Celebration and Lester Flatt Memorial Day Christmas in the Park
931.210.7655 • 931.335.1384 931.836.3248 931.473.6611
www.AutumnAcres.net www.Sparta-Chamber.net www.WarrenTN.com
September 4, 2010 October 15, 2010 December 11, 2010

Troy Jones Golf Tournament Super Bowl “Cruse In” Soup and Chili Cook-off Christmas Parade
931.668.7749 Competition 423.949.7608
www.CollinsRiver.com 931.761.8687 www.Sequatchie.com
September, 2010 October 16-17, 2010 December 12, 2010

Warren County A & L Fair Days of Yesteryear Mountain Homecoming Christmas Parade
931.473.6611 423.949.7608 931.946.7033
www.WarrenTN.com www.Sequatchie.com www.VanBurenChamber.com
September 10-11, 2010 October 23, 2010 December 11-12, 2010

Fall FunFest Historic Character “Walk in the Past” Downtown 4th Annual Cumberland Homesteads Christmas
931.525.1109 931.473.6611 931.456.9663 • 931.484.7320 • 931.510.8722
www.FallFunFest.com www.WarrenTN.com www.CumberlandHomesteads.org
September 10-12, 2010 October 23-24, 2010

32nd Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival Fall Colors Weekend
423.881.5708 423.881.5708
September 25, 2010 October 30, 2010

7th Annual Homesteads Apple Festival Wild Foods Day
931.456.9663 • 931.484.7320 • 931.510.8722 423.881.5708
www.CumberlandHomesteads.org
November 5-7, 2010
October 2010 Fall Rock Climbing Workshop
“Taste of Home Cooking Show” 423.881.3297
931.836.3284 www.TNPark.com
www.MySpartaNews.com
November 6, 2010
October – 1st week of November, 2010 Candy Cane Lane
Autumn Acres Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch 931.836.3187
931.210.7655 • 931.335.1384 www.Sparta-Chamber.net
www.AutumnAcres.net
November 13-14, 2010
October 1-2, 2010 Backpacking Trip
Middle Tennessee Nursery Association (MTNA) Trade 423.881.5708
Show
931.507.7322 November 19-20, 2010
www.MTNA.com Artisans of the Cumberland Show
931.473.2147
October 2, 2010 www.ArtisansofTheCumberland.com
Autumn Street Fair
931.507.8363 December 1 , 2010 – January 1, 2011
www.AutumnStreetFair.com Festival of Lights
931.946.7033
October 2-3, 2010 www.VanBurenChamber.com
Heritage Days
423.447.2791
www.Pikeville-Bledsoe.com

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY - ALWAYS USE 911 Upper Cumberland Veterinary Clinic 931.484.9059
Post Office 800.275.8777
Public Library 931.484.6790
Regional/State Numbers
South Cumberland Water Utility District 931.788.2612
West Cumberland Water Utility District 931.277.5376
Tennessee Dept. of Tourism Assessor of Property 931.484.5745
www.TNVacation.com Register of Deeds 931.484.5559
Toll Free 800.462.8366 Cumberland County Mayor 931.484.6165
Telephone 615.741.2159 City of Crossville/Mayor 931.484.5113
Upper Cumberland Tourism Association Frontier Communications 800.921.8101
www.UpperCumberland.org Vol First Telecommunications 931.484.5097
Toll Free 800.868.7237 Volunteer Energy Cooperative 931.484.3527
Fall Creek Falls State Park Crossville Chronicle/Glade Sun 931.484.5145
www.FallCreekFalls.org 423.881.5298 Glade Vista 931.484.6342
Fall Creek Falls Information Center PEG Broadcasting 931.707.1102
www.Go2FCF.com Crossville Radio 931.484.1057
Toll Free 888.462.2730 Charter Communications 888.829.3018
Telephone 931.864.7990 Spirit Broadband 615.368.2115
Middle Tennessee Natural Gas 931.484.2067
Cookeville, Putnam County Upper Cumberland Gas Utility District 931.484.9380
www.MustSeeCookeville.com Dunlap, Sequatchie County

Chamber of Commerce/ 931.526.2211
Convention & Visitors Bureau 800.264.5541 www.Sequatchie.com and www.CityofDunlap.com
Sheriff 931.528.8484 Chamber of Commerce 423.949.7608
Ambulance Service 931.528.1555 Sheriff 423.949.7750
Health Department 931.528.2531 Sequatchie County EMS 423.949.3666
Algood Fire Department 931.528.1200 Fire Dept. 423.949.3569
Algood Police Department 931.528.8484 Mayor’s Office 423.949.2115
Baxter Volunteer Fire Chief 931.528.1200 Health Department 423.949.3619
Baxter Chief of Police 931.858.4111 North Valley Medical Plaza 423.949.5100
Cookeville Police Department 931.526.2125 Dr. Mary E. Baldwin 423.949.2224
Cookeville Fire Department 931.526.2121 Dr. Debora Daniel 423.949.6300
Monterey Police Chief 931.528.8484 Dr. George N. Graves 423.949.2171
Caney Fork Electric 888.505.3030 Dr. Karen R. Shepherd 423.949.2324
Middle Tennessee Natural Gas 931.836.2825 Covenant Medcare - Dr. Jonathan Kerley 423.949.9200
County Executive 931.526.2161 Newspaper-Dunlap Tribune 423.949.2505
County Court Clerk 931.526.7106 Radio-WSDQ 423.949.5806
Upper Cumberland Electric 931.528.5449 US Post Office 423.949.9429
Upper Cumberland Electric (after hours) 931.372.2323 Mountain Top Veterinary Services, LLC 423.315.1988
after hours 423.949.6846
CROSSVILLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Valley Animal Clinic-Dr. Terry Noble 423.949.2253
County Executive 423.949.3479
www.Crossville-Chamber.com County Court Clerk 423.949.2522
Chamber of Commerce 877.GOLFTN.1 Town/City Hall 423.949.2115
Ambulance 931.484.1044 Natural Gas 423.949.4119
Police Department 931.484.7231 Water & Sewer 423.949.3801
Sheriff 931.484.6176 Sequatchie Valley Electric Cooperative 423.949.2198
Fire Department 931.484.9119 Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative 423.949.2121
Cumberland Medical Center 931.484.9511
Crossville Medical Group 931.484.5141
Animal Hospital 931.484.5521
Highland Veterinary Clinic 931.484.2614

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McMINNVILLE, WARREN COUNTY SPARTA, WHITE COUNTY

www.WarrenTn.com www.Sparta-Chamber.net
McMinnville-Warren County Sparta-White County
Chamber of Commerce 931.473.6611 Chamber of Commerce 931.836.3552
Sheriff 931.473.7863 Police Department 931.836.3734
Police 931.473.3808 White County Emergency Medical
Ambulance 931.473.3929 (Ambulance) 931.738.7111
Fire Department 931.474.6704 Fire Department 931.738.7380
River Park Hospital 931.815.4000 Health Department 931.836.2201
McMinnville Medical Associates 931.473.8400 White Co. Community Hospital 931.738.9211
Blankenship Medical Group 931.507.4500 White Co. Women’s Health Care 931.738.9140
Town and Country Animal Hospital 931.668.5151 WSMT 931.836.1055
Post Office 800.275.8777 Sparta Expositor 931.836.3284
Public Works 931.473.2553 White Co. Veterinary Hospital 931.836.3707
Property Assessor 931.473.3450 Animal Medical Clinic 931.836.8187
Register of Deeds 931.473.2926 Upper Cumberland Regional Airport 931.738.2122
County Executive 931.473.2505 White County Executive 931.836.3203
McMinnville City Mayor 931.473.1200 County Court Clerk 931.836.3712
County Court Clerk 931.473.2623 City of Sparta 931.836.3248
Ben Lomand Telephone 931.668.4131 Public Works 931.738.2281
McMinnville Electric System 931.473.3144 Ben Lomand Telephone Company 931.738.2201
Caney Fork Electric Cooperative 931.473.3116 Caney Fork Electric 931.836.3129
Warren County Utility District 931.668.4175 Middle Tennessee Natural Gas 931.836.2825
Middle TN Natural Gas 931.473.8494
Newspaper- Southern Standard 931.473.2191 SPENCER, VAN BUREN COUNTY
PEG Broadcasting 931.473.9253
PIKEVILLE, BLEDSOE COUNTY Chamber of Commerce 931.946.7033
Sheriff 931.946.2118
www.Pikeville-Bledsoe.com Ambulance 931.946.8181
Pikeville-Bledsoe Piney Fire Department 931.946.7099
County Chamber of Commerce 423.447.2791 Health Department 931.946.2438
Police Department 423.447.2585 Cumberland Family Care 931.946.2113
Ambulance Service 423.447.3554 Post Office 800.275.8777
Fire Department 423.447.6222 City of Spencer/
Health Department 423.447.2149 Spencer Utility Department 931.946.2351
City Hall, Mayor 423.447.2919 Van Buren Co. Tax Assessor 931.946.2451
County Mayor 423.447.6855 Register of Deeds 931.946.7363
County Court Clerk 423.447.2137 County Mayor 931.946.2314
WUAT 423.447.2906 County Court Clerk 931.946.2121
Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital 423.447.2112 City Hall 931.946.2351
Pikeville Clinic 423.447.2955 Ben Lomand Telephone Company 931.946.2029
Maxwell Animal Clinic 423.447.2944 Caney Fork Electric 931.946.7575
Bledsonian Banner 423.447.2996 Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative 423.447.2121
Post Office 800.275.8777 Newspaper - Mountain View 931.946.3678
Sequatchie Valley Electric Cooperative 423.447.2131 Radio - Faith Trinity Broadcasting 931.946.7777
Middle Tennessee Natural Gas
(most of Bledsoe Co.) 423.775.2422
Middle Tennessee Natural Gas
(rural NW Bledsoe Co.) 931.484.2067
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative 423.447.2121
Pikeville Water, Sewer & Gas 423.447.2919

Real Estate & Support Services
21ST CENTURY CUSTOM FIREPLACES LOG CRAFTED HOMES, SHAFER HOME
TERMITE & PEST & MORE INC./ True North Log INSPECTION
877.468.2849 • 931.946.2849 800.264.8181 • 931.526.8181 Homes 931.320.2700
www.21Termite.com www.CustomFireplaceAndMore. 800.LOG.0150
com www.LogModel.com SQUARE PEG BUILDERS,
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FALL CREEK FALLS DM SIMPSON & CO. LONG BRANCH LAKES 423.881.5129
866.344.0237 • 423.881.5655 AUCTIONS & REAL ESTATE 866.615.6616 • 423.881.5900 www.SquarePegBuilders.com
www.FallCreekFalls. 931.473.5263 www.LongBranchLakes.com
BarnaHomes.com www.DMSimpson.com STEVE OTTO
THE RESERVE CONSTRUCTION, LLC
BLEDSOE TELEPHONE DONALD HILLIS REALTY AT COLLINS RIVER 931.808.6818
COOPERATIVE & AUCTION – RANDY 931.668.7749
423.447.2121 ENGLAND AUCTIONEER www.CollinsRiver.com SUPREME BUILDING
www.Bledsoe.net 931.808.3203 PRODUCTS
www.GetItDoneAuctions.com ROCK ISLAND BAY 931.473.WOOD
CAMPBELL REALTY 931.607.0727 www.SupremeBuilding.com
931.808.8415 • 931.473.2224 HONEST ABE LOG HOMES www.RockIslandBay.com
www.CampbellRealtyTn.com 800.280.3651 • 931.537.3651
www.HonestAbe.com
CENTURY 21
PROFESSIONAL GROUP JOHNSON FAMILY
423.949.SOLD FURNITURE
www.C21ProGroup.com 423.447.2825
www.JohnsonFamilyFurniture.
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931.946.2471
KIRBY REAL ESTATE
CITIZENS TRI-COUNTY 931.473.3181
BANK www.KirbyRealtyTN.com
888.776.8866 • 423.949.2173
www.CitizensTriCounty.com

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Rock Island Bay is one of the doors, Trekx decking, paint, hardware, great showrooms, and
newest developments in the most name brands. Rock Island Bay is a testimony to their
Fall Creek Falls region offering attention to quality workmanship in a quality development.
eleven beautiful river view lots There are outstanding parcels of land in this very desirable
with awesome panoramic views Rock Island area, with close proximity to Fall Creek Falls, Rock
of the Caney Fork and Rocky Island State Park, and boat launching at Cotten’s Marina or from
Rivers. The majestic mountains your own private boathouse. Rock Island Bay is less than two
of the Cumberland Plateau dot the hours from Chattanooga, Nashville and Knoxville - perfect for
background. One of my favorite a weekend getaway or a second home for summer vacations
finds this year has been the Rock and family gatherings over the holidays. Visit Rock Island Bay
Island area. There is no doubt that and take a look around this idyllic river life! Stop by Cotten’s
this is the best kept secret east of Marina, say hello to Greg and Sherry and have a cheeseburger
Nashville. Many Nashvillians have or quesadilla alfresco style on their awesome river deck. Or
found out about this river haven drive to beautiful McMinnville and stop in at Supreme and meet
and spend many lazy summer days with family and friends. the family! See why so many generations have used Supreme
Rock Island Bay, owned and developed by the Moore Family, Building Products for their building needs, advice, and quality
owners of Supreme Building Products in McMinnville, TN has materials. You can visit Rock Island Bay at
built their business since 1963 upon service and quality. The www.RockIslandBay.com or Supreme’s website,
development is ideally situated with views not only of one of the www.SupremeBuilding.com.
three beloved rivers (Caney, Rocky and Collins) that meander
through this valley and on into Center Hill Lake, but two of
the rivers – the Caney Fork and the Rocky Rivers. Each lot
has a hundred feet of waterfront views. Many of the residents
have boathouses and custom built decks that encompass their
boat slips, outdoor living area, diving board, and slides for
the children’s enjoyment, as well as fantastic views of the
waterways.
Quality builder Waymon Hale built the first home at Rock Island
Bay. This showcase home has over 4,000 square feet, the finest
craftsmanship using top rated materials, amazing views, and
over 1,000 square feet of outdoor living areas from multiple
levels of outside decks and enclosed porch areas. Another
key feature of Rock Island Bay is natural gas! All homes have
access to city water and natural gas, one of the special amenities
unique to Rock Island Bay. Rock Island Bay showcases
Supreme’s long family heritage of the utmost service which
has awarded them with over two hundred fifty million dollars
worth of top quality building materials on jobsites throughout
Middle Tennessee. Their business has been built around long
lasting relationships and Supreme Building Products treats
every customer like they are at home. The Supreme team offers
not only quality materials, but also masonry, engineered doors,
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One of the Fall Creek Falls region’s hidden gems is Cotten’s Marina and serving others at special events such as weddings, reunions and
- a charming, “Jimmy Buffet” style marina with a public boat dock. private gatherings. Pete and Bambi also love to entertain at their ranch,
Weekenders from Nashville have known about this slice of heaven for too. Special events are their area of expertise, such as weddings, small
decades. Families and retirees love the summer business retreats, and family reunions. They have several cabins to
ambience and have built multifamily rent and love to cook for larger groups of overnight guests of ten or
weekend homes, vacation homes, and more. If you would like to play cowboy for the weekend, let the “horse
retirement homes right on the river whisperer” Pete take you out on a trail ride, train your horse, or give
to enjoy the serene river lifestyle. you lessons. For more information, pricing, or to have them cater your
The atmosphere reminds me next event, contact their website at www.fireflyacres.com or call them at
of something like Cape Cod or 931-946-7383.
the Hamptons on the east coast.
Cotten’s Marina is the only full- Fire House Grill has unbelievable baby back ribs! They had my Mom,
service marina and boat storage on the Gisela/“Oma”, drooling for more during her recent stay at Grandview
Caney Fork River and the Cotten family has Cabins at Fall Creek Falls.
created a warm, fun atmosphere offering pontoon and While there, she wanted to see
boat rentals, kayaks, and river cottage rentals. They have an awesome the Fall Creek Falls and after
restaurant that serves up delicious cheeseburgers, Philly steak sandwiches, a delightful day of hiking and
and my favorite - chicken quesadillas. Their restaurant is open for lunch exploring the area, she was
and dinner. They also have amazing patio river dining with beautiful hungry. Her wish was some
flowers and plants adorning the deck, and some of the tables shaded by BBQ from the Fire House Grill.
big sun umbrellas. The Caney Fork, Rocky, and Collins Rivers upstream She said that she was craving
offer 35-40 miles of navigable waterway for cruising, fishing, relaxing, some good ribs. Now, Oma
and swimming. Cotten’s Marina is within a stone’s throw of the “Rock is from Germany and loves
Island” which is the nearest center landmark in TN, hence the name of great food. She was looking
Rock Island State Park just down the road. Fishermen love to fish the forward to some excellent,
waterways for species such as Kentucky largemouth bass, black and mouthwatering, fall off the bone,
white crappie, walleye, bluegills and catfish. Owner Greg Cotten has meaty ribs. Needless to say, she
built 37 aluminum FDI docks, and some custom wood and steel boat found exactly what she wanted
storage docks since he and his wife, Sherry, took over the marina. Some at the Fire House Grill. The meat was tender and smoky, and the sauce
have multiple slips with patios, summer garden cooking areas, slides, was superb. We enjoyed some great sides such as homemade coleslaw,
and sunning areas for the sun bathers. This is true outdoor river living, beans, and potato salad, too. Get there early, as word is getting out about
where residents love to enjoy the beauty and nature all around. The river the high quality BBQ ribs, pork and chicken. Fire House Grill also has
residents love to celebrate every 4th of July. They decorate their docks, indoor seating if you wish to sit down and have your meal inside. Come
bath houses, and boats. They then have a parade down the river. July 4th over and enjoy. Tel: 423-881-5118.
2009, was celebrated with BBQ’s, fireworks and celebrations all along
the waterways. Come over to Cotten’s Marina and meet some of the Penny’s General Store is one of my favorite new stores in the Fall
nicest folks. Enjoy a burger, fries, and a cold drink and view the historic Creek Falls region - just minutes from the north entrance of the park.
railroad bridge that is still in operation today. This is an “Annie’s” Penny and Brian Roman bought the store four years ago and after much
favorite. Such an unexpected, yet pleasant surprise on our journey to the work, opened the store in April 2009. Penny has always wanted an old-
Fall Creek Falls State Park one hot summer day! Cotten’s Marina can be time general store. After collecting
contacted through their website, www.CottensMarina.com or by phone antiques and collectibles, scouring
at 931-686-2373. flea markets and estate sales, she has
made her dream come true in Penny’s
While at the Long Branch Lakes Discovery Weekend, I met the delightful General Store. This store is amazing
folks from Firefly Acres – Pete and Bambi Dillingham. Two and a half with its selection of high quality items
years ago they combined their passions and created Firefly Acres located including primitive antique furniture
off of Highway 285 in Sparta, TN. Bambi was working at the Hyatt and an amazing collection of antique
Marriot in Food Service and Hospitability and Pete left his riding stable mixing bowls in all shapes and colors.
to create one of the best catering outfits and full service ranches in the Estate and vintage jewelry and Trisha
Fall Creek Falls region. Bambi loves to cook and her food is proof of her Waldron’s beautiful designer jewelry
talent and generosity. I had the make great gifts. Penny’s also offers
good fortune of sampling their metal memorabilia (new and old), older
barbecued ribs, tangy ginger comic books, hillbilly items, gift items,
teriyaki chicken, homemade and a great selection of collector knives
potato salad, and the most and guns. Penny’s General Store is
delicious tangy coleslaw I have an authorized Case Knife dealer and
ever eaten. All of this was topped carries a wide selection. I was quite
off with scrumptious desserts. It impressed with the merchandising in
sort of reminds me of Emeril’s beautiful pine cabinets, shelves and custom built cabinetry throughout
cooking, where everything has the store. Penny said that her husband, Brian, built all of them from
been “moved up a notch” - fresh pine trees that they were able to salvage from the nine acres around the
ingredients, unique spices and store. His craftsmanship is superb and I believe that he could sell this
herbs and a fantastic presentation cabinetry to many of the folks moving in! Penny’s General Store is
style. They enjoy entertaining probably the only destination within the Fall Creek Falls region with

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hand dipped ice cream being sold from an old fashioned ice cream truck Coconut, Dark Expresso, Peanut Butter, and Maple Nut to name just a
throughout the summer months and authentic bluegrass, country, or few. There are several sugar-free versions that will delight the diabetic
gospel music playing in the parking lot - like the day I was visiting. or those watching their sugar intake. The décor of the Sweet Shop
Take a look around and enjoy one of the newest stores in the Fall Creek creates a warm and inviting atmosphere through the rich reds, decadent
Falls region. Penny’s hours are from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST Tuesday restored hardwood floors, vintage signage and décor throughout. There
through Sunday. The store is closed on Monday. Penny and Brian can are plenty of seats in the Sweet Shop to enjoy a fresh brewed cup of
be reached at 423-881-5362. coffee or a refreshing glass of lemonade along with a piece of chocolate
as you enjoy a stroll down Main St. The Flower Basket’s former
City Café reminds me of our local main street diner where I grew up owner, Ms. Claudene Ray, wanted to preserve the shop’s deep roots
in Michigan. I always loved to go and sit on those round diner stools in McMinnville. So in 2006, when she sold The Flower Basket to the
and get an order of French fries and Witt’s, she knew that her tradition of service would continue for years to
a coke. I would take the plastic come. The Witt’s, like much of McMinnville, take great pride in their
ketchup container and douse my heritage, service, and values. The Flower Basket originated in 1947 in
French fries then eat them one the famous Sedberry Hotel, which was known all around the country.
by one. Of course, most times, Today, the old Sedberry Hotel sign can still be seen from the present
mom and dad didn’t know location of The Flower Basket & Sweet Shop. They also offer gift items,
where I was, as I would ride furniture and place settings - perfect gifts for the bride and groom. Any
my bicycle to town and take of several professional photographers to capture your special moment
a look around at the five and can be arranged. The Flower Basket family says… “Flowers are for the
dime stores. City Café is the diner heart as Chocolate is for the Soul. So come on in and let us warm your
in downtown McMinnville where heart and soothe your soul.” You can reach The Flower Basket & Sweet
shoppers flock to have a cup of coffee and a Shop at 931-473-4453.
piece of homemade pie, and business owners and professionals from
around the downtown district come and get their lunch or breakfast. I Pluto’s Hotdogs is a delightful 1960’s feel diner located on Bockman
love City Café’s fried chicken and salad bar. My reasoning is that if you Way in downtown Sparta. They serve great all beef hotdogs, real
have a piece of succulent fried chicken, the salad bar will compensate home cooking, and a terrific
for the calories. City Café definitely has an excellent salad bar with ambience. My roots go back to
fresh ingredients such as fresh baby hydroponic grown mixed baby Motown in Detroit where Coney
green salad, spinach, sliced beets, pickled green tomatoes, radishes, Dogs are served many different
homemade salads and fresh homemade salad dressings. The plates are ways; with chili, onions, relish,
cold at the bar and there is always a soup of the day for those soup and pickles, jalapeños, etc. Pluto’s
chili lovers! Owners, Penny and Jr. Medley, pride themselves, along Hotdogs brings back so many
with their thirteen employees, in offering quick, courteous service with memories for me. Pluto’s is a
southern hospitality and quality food. I recently used the City Café to great way to end your shopping
cater an event at the McMinnville-Warren County Senior Center, one of or day outing in the region.
my favorite community centers on the plateau, and the fried chicken and Jeannie and Ray moved here
coleslaw were huge hits! City Café can cater any event, large or small, from California 14 years ago.
and will deliver hot and fresh. City Café is open for breakfast, lunch, Aaron, their son, had a strong
and dinner. Their dinner menu, offered Monday through Friday consists desire to open a good quality hot
of an intimate dinner atmosphere, grilled steaks, Atlantic salmon, loaded dog restaurant. Today, Pluto’s is
baked potatoes, and daily specials. The muted lighting and great menu a fun, wholesome hotdog diner where Aaron and his family love to serve
offers a great place for evening dining and a perfect place for a date, all their hungry diners. Their signature all beef hotdogs can be dressed
special occasion or just a night out. City Café is located at 201 E. Main many different ways using the freshest ingredients, some available from
Street and can be contacted at, 931-507-FOOD. local farmers. My favorite is the hotdog loaded with chili, onions, and
cheese slathered with mustard and ketchup. This requires lots of napkins
The Flower Basket & Sweet Shop, located in the heart of downtown and for me a knife and fork! My husband, Terry, dug into the taco
McMinnville is a sweet treasure trove offering nostalgia and a full salad that was loaded with lots of nacho chips, meat, and other fresh
service florist with fresh and ingredients on top of the salad, dressed with salsa and sour cream. This
silk arrangements. Owners, CL is a delightful place to come and relax. Bring your computer because
and Kathy Witt, and daughters, wi-fi is available and pop a few quarters into the jukebox for some 50-
Tess and Olivia, have taken their 60’s music. Pluto’s is open from 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Tuesday through
love of cooking, creating, and Saturday and if you have a “to go” order, call ahead and have your order
creative gift ideas for the bride ready to take with you to the office,
and groom, birthday person, or cabin, boat or wherever. Enjoy the
anyone on your list (great gift perfect, wholesome Pluto’s Hotdogs
baskets filled with gourmet olive and tell them that “Annie” sent you.
oils, Hot Tomato Jams, BBQ Pluto’s tel: 931-83-PLUTO.
rubs, Dry Country Oatmeal and
Pancake Mixes, handcrafted Simply Southern Quilts in downtown
cheeses, condiments, delicious Sparta, TN is sure to delight anyone that
sweets and homemade decadent loves to quilt or just to look at them.
chocolates made by Asher’s) Owner, Cheryl Hackett is a delightful
to an exceptional level. The Asher’s Chocolate selections are divine lady with a passion for people and
- lovingly made without preservatives in flavors such as Fudge Love, it shows. She makes everyone feel

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welcome as soon as they walk through her door. Her shop is filled walkways, unbelievable landscaping,
to the brim with some of the most beautiful fabric, notions, supplies, and pathways to the lake. The
equipment, and quilts you could ever imagine and often the smiling picturesque bridge overlooking
faces of quilters light the space as they stop by to work on their projects. the lake offers an exceptional
Cheryl offers many classes throughout the year, as well as special events backdrop for wedding photos
and sales. The line up is ever changing, so check her website often – and the grounds are perfect
www.SimplySouthernQuilts.com (you can also order supplies online) or for hundreds of guests.
give Cheryl a call at (931) 836-3271. New fabric comes in throughout Specializing in weddings, the
the year. You don’t have to be an expert to feel at home there and no Gribble’s have catered over
quilt is absolutely perfect. It’s all a learning process and a journey, just thirty thus far, offering personal
like life. service and attention to detail for
all facets of the event. They have tables,
To make the gentlemen feel at home while their ladies shop, Cheryl’s chairs, table coverings, and of course, the ability to cater the event
husband keeps a special space upstairs with a TV, couch, and magazines offering all types of home cooked food and desserts. Their daughter,
(his) where they can have some time to enjoy their visit too. Among the Whitney Gribble Harrell, also pampers the bride and bridesmaids with
many classes available in 2010, she will be offering a class featuring the hair, pedicures, manicures, and makeup at her Simply Divine salon.
Janome 1100 embroidery machine – a Block of the Month Quilt. This They are open throughout the year for business people passing through
machine is simple and easy to use. Everyone (no matter your level of needing comfortable overnight accommodations, bed and breakfast
expertise) is sure to have a great time. There are 3 requirements for any for couples on the weekends for a romantic getaway, and many other
class or event at Simply Southern Quilts. 1) It must be relatively simple special events. The Inn has two large event rooms downstairs and can
so all levels of experience can enjoy their time there. 2) Laughter is a offer church groups, Red Hat Society ladies, business meetings, private
MUST. 3) Chocolate must also be on hand. We dropped in for Cheryl’s parties, reunions, anniversaries and other events catering for most any
anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 24th. Even Grant and Blake budget. The Gribbles’ Inn at Harvest Farms Lake is a very warm,
had a great time helping with the games and prizes. Be sure to stop in inviting and comfortable inn with three guestrooms, private balcony area
and tell Cheryl “hi” and let her know that “Annie” sent you. for a romantic “dinner for two” overlooking the Harvest Farms Lake,
and Rob’s special five course meal. Rob specializes in offering a hearty
Sparta Drive-In is one of only four movie drive-ins in the state of country breakfast with all the fixings and homemade baked cookies and
Tennessee. They offer that good old fashioned fun of watching a movie snacks in the evening for his bed and breakfast customers. He is a bit
from the comfort of your car. After working there for many years, modest about his culinary ability, but he has been featured on the local
Tommy and Judy Brown decided to television cooking show and loves to entertain and make his guests feel
buy the Sparta Drive-In in 2008. It very welcome. The Inn at Harvest Farms Lake is located close to the Fall
is a fun, family atmosphere with a Creek Falls area, downtown McMinnville, and less than an hour from
children’s playground area, kitchen one of Tennessee’s favorites - Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, TN.
offering delicious 8 ounce T&T They love the Christmas season and have over twelve Christmas trees
burgers, hotdogs, chicken, Frito pies, decorated throughout their spacious home. They also host their annual
and of course scrumptious popcorn. Breakfast with Santa in November complete with a breakfast buffet, craft
Popcorn and candy are essentials to booths, and a picture package with Santa for the children. The Inn at
any movie night out and their team Harvest Farms Lake can be contacted by visiting them online at
of eight employees keep the patrons http://innatlake.blogspot.com or by phone at 931-815-2225.
happy with fresh popped buttery popcorn and soda. Drive-ins bring
back memories for many baby boomers who used to take their dates The Reserve at Collins River is a beautiful sprawling 450 acre
out for a special evening and hope to steal a kiss or two! Today the development that hugs the picturesque, softly flowing Collins River, with
Sparta Drive-In offers this nostalgia, with an affordable, fun and safe gently rolling hills, mountain ranges, abundant wildlife and a beautiful
entertainment space for families. The prices are very affordable and, championship golf course. The majestic homes in this development have
at the time of printing, the cost to watch two movies is $5.00 per adult, tremendous views overlooking some of the most beautiful mountain
$2.00 per child, and children under the age of 5 are free. Come plenty ranges of the Cumberland Plateau, including Harris Ferry, Caldwell and
early, as Tommy said that folks start lining up around 4:00 PM to get the Ben Lomand mountain ranges. Some of the homes overlook the golf
their chance of getting those first row aisle seats! The Sparta Drive-In course and offer the peace and tranquility for which the Fall Creek Falls
has two movies and the movies generally start around 8:15 PM CST (or region is known. Founders of The Reserve at Collins River, Dwight and
when it gets dark). They can hold up to 270 automobiles. If you have Hannah O’Neal, bought the family farm and acreage from his parents
a vintage car, bring it over on a Saturday, and you get 50% off of the in the 1990’s. Dwight knew this
normal ticket price. Sparta Drive-In is conveniently located just north of land well - every curve and every
Sparta off of Hwy. 111, approximately thirty minutes from the Fall Creek bend. After raising their two
Falls State Park. Sparta Drive-In is located at 220 Roberts Matthew sons, Joe and Chris, he says that
Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583 and can be contacted at tel: 931-739-8000 or he had a vision for this rich land
www.SpartaDriveIn.com. that included a golf course and
development to offer beautiful
The Inn at Harvest Farms Lake is a grand, inviting bed and breakfast home sites which would allow
overlooking the Harvest Farms Lake located between McMinnville and others to treasure this land as
Manchester, TN. Angela and Rob Gribble followed their dream and much as he does. The nine hole
bought this beautiful home several years ago. The land on which the villa golf course opened in July of
sits was once the Grissom Family nursery and the lake behind the inn was 2006 with a clubhouse grille,
used for irrigation of the plants. The setting at The Inn at Harvest Farms plus fantastic panoramic views
Lake is idyllic. It’s a perfect place for a wedding with its manicured from the wraparound porch

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that overlooks the Harris Ferry Mountain. The clubhouse grille offers was Horace Roberts. Local sponsors for the project included Judge
sandwiches, burgers, and Joe’s famous BBQ pork sandwiches. Chris Solon L. Robinson, Attorney James M. Brady, Attorney Robert S. Brady,
is the greens keeper and manages the challenging golf course. They Agriculture Agent, S.M. McKissick, and Superintendent of Schools
have many tournaments throughout the year, including the Troy Jones J.M.Taft. Much of the work was done by the W.P.A. While much of the
Memorial held the first Saturday of September. This tournament honors work at nearby Bledsoe Forest was done by the C.C.C., it is assumed the
a local retired high school coach, teacher, principal and golf fan that had two groups cooperated on certain aspects of the two projects.
a tremendous impact on his students’ lives. He watched the golf course
being built and a month before the course opened, he died of a massive By 1937 the project had progressed along nicely. Most of the 16,000
heart attack. Golf rates for nine holes of gold plus a cart start out with acres had been purchased (at an average of $6.50 per acre) or was under
winter rates of $16.00 and in peak season, weekend rates are an affordable option, the road in from Highway 30 had been improved, a headquarters
$25.00 (at press time – rates are subject to change). The Reserve at Collins had been constructed, and work was progressing on a group camp
River offers unprecedented value and they are conveniently located near (today, Camp 1). However, the road over to Fall Creek Falls was years
downtown McMinnville and less than one hour from Chattanooga and away, and there was no camping area for individuals or families. That
Nashville and about two hours same year, the National Park Service had second thoughts about their
from Knoxville or Atlanta. plan of turning the area over to the State of Tennessee. At the urging
The Reserve at Collins River of Conrad With, assistant director of the N.P.S., a committee of park
offers the best of both worlds - professionals was sent to Fall Creek Falls to evaluate it for inclusion
country living with accessibility as part of the National Park System. They arrived in late June, and in
to the metropolitan areas. This what must have been a very dry Summer, most of the storied waterfalls
beautiful development is paradise were either flowing at a trickle, or dry altogether. They were especially
in the middle of Tennessee, disappointed to find Fall Creek Falls dry. They decided that the original
close to the natural wonders of plan of turning the area over to the State should be followed through.
Cumberland Caverns and the Some other interesting suggestions this committee made was to suggest a
Fall Creek Falls State Park and name change to “Caney Gulf” Park to highlight the tremendous canyons
the southern hospitality that is in the Park. Another suggestion they made was to increase the size of
bringing so many folks to the the Park to 52,000 acres and acquire more of the watershed of the park to
region to play outdoors, relax help with water quality and to improve the flow of the waterfalls (much
in a countryside vacation home, of the upper drainage of Fall Creek and Cane Creek had apparently been
retire, or just relocate for the quality of life. Come see why The Reserve heavily logged). They also suggested adding areas such as Dry Fork
at Collins River is so special and play nine free holes of golf by bringing Gulf to the Park, because of its size and beauty.
their ad from the inside back cover, or have a sandwich on Dwight and
Hannah. Dwight and Hannah love the land and are so proud to be In 1944, plans to turn the area over to the State were carried out, and
able to have their boys back home. They love meeting the many folks Fall Creek Falls National Recreation Demonstration Area became Fall
that come to golf and to tour the land. There is a special place in their Creek Falls State Park. The area, unfortunately, was never increased to
hearts for those that go on to become residents of their beloved Reserve the proposed 52,000 acres. “Caney Creek Gulf” as the suggested name
at Collins River. So “Go Four” and take a day trip, play some golf, visit, was dropped, and Fall Creek Falls kept. But the Federal Government
and explore this pristine area. Make sure to say that “Annie” sent you. recognized they were transferring an area of superlative beauty and
The Reserve at Collins River can be viewed online at recreational value, and so they put a reversionary clause in the deed
www.collinsriver.com or contact them by phone at 931-668-7749. transferring the land to the State. This reversionary clause states: “this
deed is made upon the express conditions that the State of Tennessee
Fall Creek Falls State Park celebrates its 75th birthday in 2010. It was shall use the said property exclusively for public park, recreational, and
in 1935 that the National Park Service began purchasing the land that conservation purposes…and that the title and right to possession of said
would become the Park. The Park was not created in one fell swoop—it lands…shall revert to the United States of America upon a finding…that
continues to grow to this day, keep in mind that the drive to create a Park the State has not complied with the aforesaid conditions….”. The deed
here had begun years before. was signed by Harold Ickes, Secretary of Interior, 4th day of May, 1944.
The 1930’s were the years of the Great Depression. After inauguration
in 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt pushed through the Economic Relief
Act, which created agencies such as the Civilian Conservation Corps (the
C.C.C.), and the Works Project Administration
(the W.P.A.). These groups were tasked
with not only putting people back
to work, but also to set aside and
develop parks. In other places,
where the landscape was scarred
from overuse and abuse, they
moved in to fix the erosion with
waterbars and to plant an often
bleak landscape with trees, shrubs,
and grasses.
Work was started on setting aside this area in the Spring of 1935, with the
official name of the project being “Fall Creek Falls National Recreation
Demonstration Area”. The project director for the National Park Service

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Recently, I discovered a wonderfully unique destination located country, he felt his mission was to strive to teach professional
on East Main St. in downtown McMinnville, TN. The Southern photographers to be more than merely takers of pictures, but
Museum & Galleries of Photography, Culture & History to attempt to create art with their camera. Mr. Lively gained
captures the essence of McMinnville, its history (including great recognition and accolades in the photography world and
that of one of McMinnville’s legendary photographers), and its received a request from Eastman Kodak Company to make a
heyday. The museum was created and number of pictures for a national exhibition in 1909. One of
opened in November 2001 by Monty three original images has since been displayed in the collections
Wanamaker and Chris Keathley. of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. and the
Monty and Chris have crafted Eastman National Museum of Photography in Rochester, NY.
an outstanding museum; Of course, the Southern Museum & Galleries of Photography,
highlighted by the purchase Culture & History have two images on permanent display.
of the “Steamboat” You can view three, rare original Lumier Auto-Chromes (early
Cassetty Estate - a broad color images) from circa 1913, along with some of the original
collection of photographs, glass plate negatives of Mr. Lively. There is also available for
photography, equipment, viewing, one of the early slide projectors from circa 1916 in
memorabilia, and artifacts addition to many other antique cameras and equipment. This
which portray legendary Mr. wonderful collection with the historical timeline shows how
William Spencer “Dad” Lively. technology has rapidly changed and how passion and dedication
can change the way in which an art form is viewed, learned and
Monty Wanamaker was born and duplicated. The Southern Museum & Galleries of Photography,
raised in McMinnville and like most Culture & History also have a Dottie West Collection (country
young men traveled out of state to follow his dream of the arts. music star and McMinnville native). A small gift shop features
Monty lived and worked in New York City, but returned in the historical books, prints, note cards, original artworks by local
80’s, after working among some of the best artists around. He artists, and some beautiful Susan DeMay pottery and jewelry.
contributed and worked at one of the first galleries of modern The Museum and Gift Shop are open to the public Wednesdays,
art in NYC, where he utilized his talents of writing and art, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, CST and by
along with his excellent people skills. Monty gained tremendous appointment. Admission is free. Tel: 931-507-8102 or email
skills and techniques while there and obtained a vast knowledge ArtGalley@multipro.com.
which is now apparent in the Southern Museum & Galleries of
Photography, Culture & History. After purchasing the collection
from the Cassetty Estate and meeting Chris Keathley, the two
budding artists have created a labor of love; offering visitors,
historians and photographers a tremendous walk down the
photography and historical timeline.
What makes this museum special are the tremendous collections

of photographic equipment, the history of photography, and
the tribute to Mr. Lively whose contribution is a national
treasure to the Art Photographic scene. If you have followed
the progression of photography over the last 100 plus years,
you will immediately realize how significant this museum is
for photographers worldwide. Students from all over the world
would travel to McMinnville, TN in the early twentieth century
to learn and study photography at The Southern School of
Photography with Mr. William Spencer Lively. Mr. Lively and
his two sons started the school in 1904 - one of only two schools
of photography in the United States at the time. Mr. Lively was
passionate about photography and after lecturing, demonstrating,
and presenting his work in exhibitions throughout the

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Congratulations to all the winners of the 2009 Fall Creek Falls photo contest! Below are the winning entries.
Judging was difficult with so many fantastic photos. Thank you to all who participated!
We look forward to receiving your entry in 2010.
WILDLIFE NATURE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
1st PLACE WINNER 1st PLACE WINNER 1st PLACE & GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Mark Olson Elise Christian Dan Maxwell
Cape Coral, Florida Springfield, Tennessee Baxter, Tennessee
2nd PLACE WINNER 2nd PLACE WINNER 2nd PLACE WINNER

Peggy Yaeger Tasha Brown Tasha Brown
Corbin, Kentucky Murfreesboro, Tennessee Murfreesboro, Tennessee
3rd PLACE WINNER 3rd PLACE WINNER 3rd PLACE WINNER

Christine Woolley Robert Hirsh Heather Olson
Cookeville, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Cape Coral, Florida

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FALL CREEK FALLS PHOTO CONTEST

IT’S TIME TO ENTER THE 2nd ANNUAL FALL CREEK FALLS PHOTO CONTEST!
Winners will be announced in the 2011 Fall Creek Falls Visitor Guide. First place winners in each of the three categories will be
awarded a $50 cash prize. The grand prize winner will receive a $100 cash prize. Tape form below to back of photo.
NAME___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________________
CITY_____________________________STATE__________ZIP_____________
PHONE__________________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS__________________________________________________
CATEGORIES: ___NATURE ___OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ___WILDLIFE
Mail entry to:

Dale Hollow Marketing Group, LLC
Attn: Fall Creek Falls Photo Contest
P.O. Box 534
8500 Hwy 111, Suite 50B, Byrdstown, TN 38549
OFFICIAL RULES: Digital photos 2mb/2000kb (email to fallcreekfalls@dalehollowmarketing.com) or higher with a quality print
or professionally printed original photos featuring the Fall Creek Falls region will be accepted. Digital copies with a quality print
are preferred. ONE entry per person per category. We offer three categories: nature, outdoor activities and wildlife. Color or
black-and-white photos are acceptable in any size. To avoid legal entanglements, make certain permission has been given for use
of photos. Attach this entry form to the back of the photo (copies may be made of entry form if more than one is needed). Anyone
is eligible to enter, except Dale Hollow Marketing Group, LLC employees and their immediate families. This is an amateur photo
contest. Professional photographers are not eligible. Entries must be postmarked by September 15, 2010. Photographs will not be
returned and will become property of Dale Hollow Marketing Group, LLC and may be used in DHMG publications and on websites
with photo credit given.
For additional information call Dale Hollow Marketing Group, LLC toll free at 1-888-462-2730.

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Dale Hollow Lake (DHL) offers abundant water recreation, campsites available around the lake. The swimming is spectacular from
houseboating, trophy fishing, camping, cabin rentals and relaxation either the safe and secure swimming area or from your boat.
within ninety minutes of the Fall Creek Falls region. DHL’s expansive
Pontoon and houseboat rentals are a perfect weekend or week vacation
waters wind around 620 miles of pristine shoreline with numerous
for families that are looking to enjoy the lake and the many water
coves for unique, quiet, and secluded getaways. DHL is managed by
activities. Come see why DHL has been rated as one of the top 10
the Corps of Engineers and was founded in the 1940’s upon land where
places in the US by USA Today to “Float Your Houseboat”. With
hundreds of families farmed this fertile area. They were forced to leave
gas hovering around $2.50 per gallon (at time of printing), several
their beloved valley to make way for DHL. Today the lake is visited by
families sharing the cost of the rental makes this a very affordable and
over 3.4 million people every year. Many families have been enjoying
memorable vacation option.
the spectacular waters for many generations.
The DHL region is blessed with rolling hills, beautiful pasture land,
DHL is known for its trophy fishing and still holds the world record for
lots of horse ranches and farms that have been lovingly tended to for
the largest smallmouth bass caught in July 1955 by Mr. D.L. Hayes.
centuries. The eagles love to nest at DHL in the winter and those who
This whopping smallmouth bass weighed 11 lbs. and 15 ounces!
enjoy the Corps of Engineers annual eagle watch barge trip in January
Diehard fishermen from all over the world have been trying to top this
brave the cold and frigid weather to witness this majestic bird in its
record for decades. In fact, DHL holds three records in the top 10 for
natural habitat. DHL is entertaining all year round. Fishing in the
smallmouth bass, highlighting the excellent fishing available. DHL
winter is excellent. It is also a great time to rent a cabin and snuggle
also offers great pan fishing for bluegill, crappie, trout, muskie, catfish
next to a roaring fire enjoying a book, cup of hot chocolate and just
and largemouth bass. There are many local, regional and national
rest far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is the perfect
tournaments on this great lake each year. You can check out the
destination for family reunions, girls’ getaways, weddings, small
tournament offerings on www.Go2DHL.com.
meetings and so much more.
Many folks love to camp. One of the most beautiful campsites in the
If you have never experienced DHL, come see why so many families
country is located off of Hwy. 111, approximately 76 miles north of
have vacationed here for generations and why so many folks are
the Fall Creek Falls State Park, near Byrdstown, TN and just south of
retiring to the region. If you are visiting the Fall Creek Falls area,
the Obey River bridge. There are over 140 campsites, most of which
come on up and have dinner at one of the many lakeside restaurants
have lakeside access or a lakeside view, complete with a bath house,
such as Sunset Marina Restaurant, Mike’s Landing or the Lighthouse
playground, sandy swimming area, boat launch, volleyball area,
Restaurant at Wisdom Dock. For Dale Hollow Lake Visitor’s
and grills. It is adjacent to Sunset Marina & Resort and Restaurant.
information, please visit our website to download the free online guide
There are full hook-ups, tent side camping and even 30 plus primitive
and explore the DHL region at www.Go2DHL.com.

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ACCOMMODATIONS & CABIN RENTALS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FIRST NATIONAL BANK THE INN AT HARVEST FARMS LAKE
(Cabin Rentals available at accommodations ANTIQUES & THE ARTS 441 Spring St. • P.O. Box 488 825 Tom Grissom Rd., Morrison, TN 37357
marked with an *) 121 East Main, McMinnville, TN 37110 Pikeville, TN 37367 931.815.2225 • http://InnAtLake.Blogspot.com
931.507.9811 423.447.2931 • www.FNBPikevilleTN.com
*APPLE HOUSE www.AntiquesAndTheArtsTN.com LOG CABIN RESTAURANT
1035 Meadow Dr., Spencer, TN 38585 BED & BREAKFASTS 98 Interstate Dr., Crossville, TN 38557
904.292.0461 • www.The-Apple-House.com THE BACK PORCH FALL CREEK FALLS BED AND BREAKFAST 931.484.4422
374 College St., Spencer, TN 38585 AND MEADOWBROOK CABINS
*COZY CABINS & COTTAGES 931.946.7400 184 Deweese Rd., Pikeville, TN 37367 MAIN STREET DINER
1537 Archie Rhinehart Pkwy., www.OurBackPorch.net 423.881.5494 • www.FallCreekFalls.com 2993 South Main Street, Pikeville, TN 37367
Spencer, TN 38585 • 866.395.3144 423.447.3003
931.946.3144 • www.FallCreekFallsCabins.com CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE THE INN AT HARVEST FARMS LAKE
221 Tennessee Avenue, Crossville, TN 38555 825 Tom Grissom Rd., Morrison, TN 37357 PLUTO’S HOTDOGS
*CUMBERLAND PLATEAU RETREAT CABIN 931.484.5000 931.815.2225 • http://InnAtLake.Blogspot.com 100 W. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583
RENTALS www.ccplayhouse.com 931.83.PLUTO
1657 Pfifer Mine Rd., Spencer, TN 38585 BERRY FARMS
217.638.5028 SPARTA DRIVE IN RANDALL WALKER FARMS TOP OF THE PORCH
www.CumberlandPlateauRetreat.com 220 Roberts Matthews Hwy., Sparta, TN 38583 8240 Manchester Highway, Morrison, TN 37357 North Entrance to Fall Creek Falls
931.739.8001 931.635.9535 • www.RWFarms.com 423.881.5898
*DEER RUN RV RESORT www.SpartaDriveIn.com
3609 Peavine Firetower Rd., BOAT RENTALS CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Crossville, TN 38571 WHITE COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM COTTEN’S MARINA TOURIST COMMISSIONS
931.484.3333 144 South Main Street, Sparta, TN 38583 1967 Rock Island Road, Rock Island, TN 38581 THE GREATER VAN BUREN COUNTY-
www.DeerRunRVResort.com 931.837.3900 931.686.2373 • www.CottensMarina.com SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.WhiteCountyHeritageMuseum.org P.O. Box 814 • 90 Sparta St.,
*FALL CREEK FALLS BED AND BREAKFAST BRIDAL SHOWER SUPPLIES/GIFTS Spencer, TN 38585 • 931.946.7033
AND MEADOWBROOK CABINS AUCTIONS PAYLESS FAMILY PHARMACY www.VanBurenChamber.com
184 Deweese Rd., Pikeville, TN 37367 DM SIMPSON & CO. AUCTIONS 516 W. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583
423.881.5494 & REAL ESTATE 931.836.3187 CLOTHING/EQUESTRIAN/WESTERN
www.FallCreekFalls.com 1126 Sparta St., McMinnville, TN 37110 U.S. GOLF
931.473.5263 • www.DMSimpson.com BUSINESS SERVICES 1971 Genesis Rd., Crossville, TN 38557
FIREFLY ACRES BLEDSOE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE 931.484.8787 • www.USGolfSuperStore.com
304 Tandy Lane, Sparta, TN 38583 DONALD HILLIS REALTY & AUCTION – 338 Cumberland Avenue
931.946.7383 RANDY ENGLAND AUCTIONEER P.O. Box 609, Pikeville, TN 37367 COFFEE SHOPS
www.FireflyAcres.com 101 Morrison Rd., McMinnville, TN 37110 423.447.2121 • www.Bledsoe.net THE BACK PORCH
931.808.3203 • www.GetItDoneAuctions.com 374 College St., Spencer, TN 38585
THE INN AT HARVEST FARMS LAKE METRIC METHODS 931.946.7400 • www.OurBackPorch.net
825 Tom Grissom Rd., Morrison, TN 37357 BAIT 632 Stony Point Mountain Road
931.815.2225 A & H MARKET Doyle, TN 38559 CONFERENCE & BANQUET FACILITIES
http://InnAtLake.Blogspot.com 13255 Park Road, Pikeville, TN 37367 931.657.3107 • www.MetricMethods.com TOP OF THE PORCH
423.881.5673 North Entrance to Fall Creek Falls
*RED ROOF CABINS CABIN RENTALS (See Accommodations) 423.881.5898
Spencer, TN • 239.633.0077 COTTEN’S MARINA
www.TennesseeLogCabinForRent.com 1967 Rock Island Road CAMPING FOGLIGHT FOODHOUSE
Rock Island, TN 38581 CUMBERLAND CAVERNS 275 Powerhouse Rd., Walling, TN 38587
*SUNSET MARINA & RESORT 931.686.2373 • www.CottensMarina.com 1437 Cumberland Caverns Road 931.657.2364 • www.Foglight-Foodhouse.com
2040 Sunset Dock Rd., Byrdstown, TN 38549 McMinnville, TN 37110
800.760.8550 • 931.864.3146 BAND/MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 931.668.4396 • www.CumberlandCaverns.com CONSTRUCTION & HOMEBUILDERS
www.sunsetmarina.com ANTIQUES & THE ARTS 21ST CENTURY TERMITE & PEST
121 East Main, McMinnville, TN 37110 DEER RUN RV RESORT P.O. Box 37, Spencer, TN 38585
TOP OF THE PORCH 931.507.9811 3609 Peavine Firetower Rd. 877.468.2849 • 931.946.2849
North Entrance to Fall Creek Falls www.AntiquesAndTheArtsTN.com Crossville, TN 38571 www.21Termite.com
423.881.5898 931.484.3333 • www.DeerRunRVResort.com
BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES *BARNA LOG HOMES
ANTIQUES CITIZENS BANK CASE KNIFE DEALER AT FALL CREEK FALLS
ANTIQUES & THE ARTS 489 Spring St., Spencer, TN 38585 PENNY’S GENERAL STORE 27325 State Hwy. 30 East & Hwy. 284 North
121 East Main, McMinnville, TN 37110 931.946.2471 12277 Park Rd., Pikeville, TN 37367 Spencer, TN 38585
931.507.9811 423.881.5362 866.344.0237 • 423.881.5655
www.AntiquesAndTheArtsTN.com CITIZENS TRI-COUNTY BANK www.FallCreekFalls.BarnaHomes.com
15699 Rankin Ave. CATERING
PENNY’S GENERAL STORE P.O. Box 697, Dunlap, TN 37327 CAMPBELL’S RESTAURANT SQUARE PEG BUILDERS, LLC
12277 Park Rd., Pikeville, TN 37367 888.776.8866 • 423.949.2173 Highway 30, Pikeville, TN 37367 2919 Long Branch Road, Spencer, TN 38585
423.881.5362 www.CitizensTriCounty.com 423.447.6801 423.881.5129 • www.SquarePegBuilders.com
APPLIANCES FIRST NATIONAL BANK CITY CAFÉ STEVE OTTO CONSTRUCION, LLC
JOHNSON FAMILY FURNITURE 200 East Main Street, McMinnville, TN 37110 201 E. Main Street, McMinnville, TN 37110 155 Otto Lane, Rock Island, TN 38581
409 Spring Street, Pikeville, TN 37367 931.473.4402 • www.fnbmt.com 931.507.FOOD 931.808.6818
423.447.2825
www.JohnsonFamilyFurniture.com FIREFLY ACRES SUPREME BUILDING PRODUCTS
304 Tandy Lane, Sparta, TN 38583 770 North Spring Street, McMinnville, TN 37110
931.946.7383 • www.FireflyAcres.com 931.473.WOOD • www.SupremeBuilding.com

Business Directory
DOCK BUILDERS GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING LOG HOME DEALER/LOG HOMES NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
DECK AND DOCK BUILDERS, LLC deZengo DESIGNS *BARNA LOG HOMES AT CUMBERLAND CAVERNS
1967 Rock Island Road, Rock Island, TN 38581 33 W. Bockman, Sparta, TN 38583 FALL CREEK FALLS 1437 Cumberland Caverns Road
931.686.2373 931.316.1293 • www.deZengo.com 27325 State Hwy. 30 East & Hwy. 284 North McMinnville, TN 37110
Spencer, TN 38585 931.668.4396 • www.CumberlandCaverns.com
EQUESTRIAN SUPPLIES & SERVICES HEALTH & BEAUTY CARE 866.344.0237 • 423.881.5655
FIREFLY ACRES PAYLESS FAMILY PHARMACY www.FallCreekFalls.BarnaHomes.com QUILTING
304 Tandy Lane, Sparta, TN 38583 516 W. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583 THE LOOM
931.946.7383 • www.FireflyAcres.com 931.836.3187 CUSTOM FIREPLACES & MORE 406 Cumberland Ave., Pikeville, TN 37367
1611 East Spring St. • Cookeville, TN 38506 423.447.2610
FABRICS & EMBROIDERY (See Quilting) HEATING & COOLING 800.264.8181 • 931.526.8181
CUSTOM FIREPLACES & MORE www.CustomFireplaceAndMore.com SIMPLY SOUTHERN QUILTS
FIREPLACES, STOVES & GAS LOGS 1611 East Spring St. • Cookeville, TN 38506 12 W. Maple St., Sparta, TN 38583
CUSTOM FIREPLACES & MORE 800.264.8181 • 931.526.8181 LOG CRAFTED HOMES, INC. 931.836.3271 • www.SimplySouthernQuilts.com
1611 East Spring St. • Cookeville, TN 38506 www.CustomFireplaceAndMore.com 151 Argo Rd. • TN 111 @ TN 30
800.264.8181 • 931.526.8181 Spencer, TN 38583 PEST CONTROL
www.CustomFireplaceAndMore.com HIKING/BIKING 800.LOG.0150 • www.LogModel.com 21ST CENTURY TERMITE & PEST
ROCK ISLAND BAY P.O. Box 37, Spencer, TN 38585
JOHNSON FAMILY FURNITURE 2687 Sparkmantown Road, Doyle, TN 38559 SQUARE PEG BUILDERS, LLC 877.468.2849 • 931.946.2849
409 Spring Street, Pikeville, TN 37367 931.607.0727 • www.RockIslandBay.com 2919 Long Branch Road, Spencer, TN 38585 www.21Termite.com
423.447.2825 423.881.5129 • www.SquarePegBuilders.com
www.JohnsonFamilyFurniture.com HISTORICAL SITES PHARMACY
CUMBERLAND CAVERNS VACATION MARKETING & SALES, INC. PAYLESS FAMILY PHARMACY
FLORAL & GIFT SHOPS 1437 Cumberland Caverns Road 27325 State Highway 30 & Jct. 284 516 W. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583
THE FLOWER BASKET & SWEET SHOP McMinnville, TN 37110 Spencer, TN 38585 931.836.3187
108 West Main St., McMinnville, TN 37110 931.668.4396 • www.CumberlandCaverns.com 866.344.0237 • 423.881.5772
931.473.4453 www.GrandviewVillage.com PRIVATE PARTIES
www.FlowerBasketAndSweets.com FALCON REST MANSION THE BACK PORCH
2645 Faulkner Spring Rd. MARINAS 374 College St., Spencer, TN 38585
FULL SERVICE DISTRIBUTOR (See Log McMinnville, TN 37110 COTTEN’S MARINA 931.946.7400 • www.OurBackPorch.net
Home Dealer/Log Homes marked *) 931.668.4444 • www.FalconRest.com 1967 Rock Island Road, Rock Island, TN 38581
931.686.2373 • www.CottensMarina.com FOGLIGHT FOODHOUSE
FURNITURE HOME DÉCOR 275 Powerhouse Rd., Walling, TN 38587
JOHNSON FAMILY FURNITURE BIG SKY BOUTIQUE SUNSET MARINA & RESORT 931.657.2364 • www.Foglight-Foodhouse.com
409 Spring Street, Pikeville, TN 37367 865.640.3700 2040 Sunset Dock Rd., Byrdstown, TN 38549
423.447.2825 Patterson8865@bellsouth.net 800.760.8550 • 931.864.3146 TOP OF THE PORCH
www.JohnsonFamilyFurniture.com www.Big-SkyBoutique.com www.sunsetmarina.com North Entrance to Fall Creek Falls
423.881.5898
GARDEN CENTERS & NURSERIES PAYLESS FAMILY PHARMACY MARKETING & SALES
RANDALL WALKER FARMS 516 W. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583 VACATION MARKETING & SALES, INC. REAL ESTATE/PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
8240 Manchester Highway, Morrison, TN 37357 931.836.3187 27325 State Highway 30 & Jct. 284 21ST CENTURY TERMITE & PEST
931.635.9535 • www.RWFarms.com Spencer, TN 38585 P.O. Box 37, Spencer, TN 38585
HOUSEBOAT RENTALS 866.344.0237 • 423.881.5772 877.468.2849 • 931.946.2849
GIFTS SUNSET MARINA & RESORT www.GrandviewVillage.com www.21Termite.com
PENNY’S GENERAL STORE 2040 Sunset Dock Rd., Byrdstown, TN 38549
12277 Park Rd., Pikeville, TN 37367 800.760.8550 • 931.864.3146 MORTGAGE LENDERS *BARNA LOG HOMES
423.881.5362 www.sunsetmarina.com CITIZENS BANK AT FALL CREEK FALLS
489 Spring St., Spencer, TN 38585 27325 State Hwy. 30 East & Hwy. 284 North
GOLF LAKE PROPERTY 931.946.2471 Spencer, TN 38585
ROCK ISLAND BAY LONG BRANCH LAKES 866.344.0237 • 423.881.5655
2687 Sparkmantown Road, Doyle, TN 38559 10 Long Branch Road, Spencer, TN 38585 CITIZENS TRI-COUNTY BANK www.FallCreekFalls.BarnaHomes.com
931.607.0727 • www.RockIslandBay.com 866.615.6616 • 423.881.5900 15699 Rankin Ave. • P.O. Box 697
www.LongBranchLakes.com Dunlap, TN 37327 CAMPBELL REALTY
THE RESERVE AT COLLINS RIVER 888.776.8866 • 423.949.2173 224 N. Chancery St., McMinnville, TN 37110
4420 Harrison Ferry Road ROCK ISLAND BAY www.CitizensTriCounty.com 931.808.8415 • 931.473.2224
McMinnville, TN 37110 2687 SpartmanTown Road, Doyle, TN 38559 www.CampbellRealtyTn.com
931.668.7749 • www.CollinsRiver.com 931.607.0727 • www.RockIslandBay.com MUSEUMS/MUSEUM TOURS
FALCON REST MANSION CENTURY 21 PROFESSIONAL GROUP
U.S. GOLF LAND/ACREAGE SALES (See Real Estate/ 2645 Faulkner Spring Rd. 16875 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap, TN 37327
1971 Genesis Rd., Crossville, TN 38557 Property Development marked *) McMinnville, TN 37110 423.949.SOLD • www.C21ProGroup.com
931.484.8787 • www.USGolfSuperStore.com 931.668.4444 • www.FalconRest.com
LOG FURNITURE *DM SIMPSON & CO. AUCTIONS
GOURMET SHOP DEER RUN RV RESORT WHITE COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM & REAL ESTATE
THE FLOWER BASKET & SWEET SHOP 3609 Peavine Firetower Rd. 144 South Main Street, Sparta, TN 38583 1126 Sparta St., McMinnville, TN 37110
108 West Main St., McMinnville, TN 37110 Crossville, TN 38571 931.837.3900 931.473.5263 • www.DMSimpson.com
931.473.4453 931.484.3333 • www.DeerRunRVResort.com www.WhiteCountyHeritageMuseum.org
www.FlowerBasketAndSweets.com DONALD HILLIS REALTY & AUCTION –
MUSIC RANDY ENGLAND AUCTIONEER
CITY CAFÉ 101 Morrison Rd., McMinnville, TN 37110
201 E. Main Street, McMinnville, TN 37110 931.808.3203 • www.GetItDoneAuctions.com
931.507.FOOD

Fall Creek
Business
FallsDirectory
Visitor Guide
HONEST ABE LOG HOMES MAIN STREET DINER SIMPLY SOUTHERN QUILTS WOMEN’S/CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
3205 Hwy 111 North, Cookeville, TN 38506 2993 South Main Street, Pikeville, TN 37367 12 W. Maple St., Sparta, TN 38583 BIG SKY BOUTIQUE
800.280.3651 • 931.537.3651 423.447.3003 931.836.3271 865.640.3700
www.HonestAbe.com www.SimplySouthernQuilts.com Patterson8865@bellsouth.net
PLUTO’S HOTDOGS www.Big-SkyBoutique.com
KIRBY REAL ESTATE 100 W. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583 SUNSET MARINA & RESORT
823 North Chancery, McMinnville, TN 37110 931.83.PLUTO 2040 Sunset Dock Rd., Byrdstown, TN 38549 HITCHCOCK’S INC./THE FINAL TOUCH
931.473.3181 • Fax: 931.474.3182 800.760.8550 • 931.864.3146 93 Spring St., Spencer, TN 38585
www.KirbyRealtyTn.com SUNSET MARINA & RESORT www.sunsetmarina.com 931.946.2750
2040 Sunset Dock Rd., Byrdstown, TN 38549
*LONG BRANCH LAKES 800.760.8550 • 931.864.3146 U.S. GOLF MATY KATZ RESALE BOUTIQUE
10 Long Branch Road, Spencer, TN 38585 www.sunsetmarina.com 1971 Genesis Rd., Crossville, TN 38557 123 E. Main St., McMinnville, TN 37110
866.615.6616 • 423.881.5900 931.484.8787 • www.USGolfSuperStore.com 931.474.6278 • www.MatyKatz.com
www.LongBranchLakes.com TOP OF THE PORCH
North Entrance to Fall Creek Falls THEATER YOGA STUDIO
ROCK ISLAND BAY 423.881.5898 SPARTA DRIVE IN deZengo DESIGNS
2687 Sparkmantown Road, Doyle, TN 38559 220 Roberts Matthews Hwy., Sparta, TN 38583 33 W. Bockman, Sparta, TN 38583
931.607.0727 • www.RockIslandBay.com RV/TRAILER STORAGE 931.739.8001 • www.SpartaDriveIn.com 931.316.1293 • www.deZengo.com
RV/RESORT PARKS
*THE RESERVE AT COLLINS RIVER DEER RUN RV RESORT TOURS
4420 Harrison Ferry Road 3609 Peavine Firetower Rd. CUMBERLAND CAVERNS
McMinnville, TN 37110 Crossville, TN 38571 1437 Cumberland Caverns Road
931.668.7749 • www.CollinsRiver.com 931.484.3333 • www.DeerRunRVResort.com McMinnville, TN 37110
931.668.4396 • www.CumberlandCaverns.com
SHAFER’S HOME INSPECTION SHOPPING
931.320.2700 BIG SKY BOUTIQUE FALCON REST MANSION
865.640.3700 2645 Faulkner Spring Rd.
*VACATION MARKETING & SALES, INC. Patterson8865@bellsouth.net McMinnville, TN 37110
27325 State Highway 30 & Jct. 284 www.Big-SkyBoutique.com 931.668.4444
Spencer, TN 38585 www.FalconRest.com
866.344.0237 • 423.881.5772 COTTEN’S MARINA
www.GrandviewVillage.com 1967 Rock Island Road, Rock Island, TN 38581 WHITE COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM
931.686.2373 • www.CottensMarina.com 144 South Main Street, Sparta, TN 38583
RESTAURANTS/DINING 931.837.3900
A & H MARKET THE FLOWER BASKET & SWEET SHOP www.WhiteCountyHeritageMuseum.org
13255 Park Road, Pikeville, TN 37367 108 West Main St., McMinnville, TN 37110
423.881.5673 931.473.4453 TRAIL RIDING/STABLES
www.FlowerBasketAndSweets.com LONG BRANCH LAKES
THE BACK PORCH 10 Long Branch Road, Spencer, TN 38585
374 College St., Spencer, TN 38585 FRAGRANT MUSHROOM 866.615.6616 • 423.881.5900
931.946.7400 • www.OurBackPorch.net 12 W. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583 www.LongBranchLakes.com Promote your business through the Fall Creek
866.836.8190 • 931.836.8190 Falls Regional Marketing Program.
BLUE ORCHID BISTRO www.FragrantMushroom.com WEDDING SERVICES
At Dale Hollow Marketing Group, LLC, we serve
185 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN 37327 FALCON REST MANSION
our clients with the best in customer satisfaction.
423.949.9567 • www.TheBlueOrchidBistro.com HITCHCOCK’S INC./THE FINAL TOUCH 2645 Faulkner Spring Rd. Our publications are distributed to your target
93 Spring St., Spencer, TN 38585 McMinnville, TN 37110 market across the region at exhibitions, travel
CAMPBELL’S RESTAURANT 931.946.2750 931.668.4444 • www.FalconRest.com shows, events, websites and toll-free tourist
Highway 30, Pikeville, TN 37367 information center. Let us help you increase
423.447.6801 JOHNSON FAMILY FURNITURE FIREFLY ACRES business with our experienced and friendly staff.
409 Spring Street, Pikeville, TN 37367 304 Tandy Lane, Sparta, TN 38583 Take advantage of broad exposure advertising
CITY CAFÉ 423.447.2825 931.946.7383 • www.FireflyAcres.com through our quality publications and websites
that have become extremely popular at travel
201 E. Main Street, McMinnville, TN 37110 www.JohnsonFamilyFurniture.com
and welcome centers across Tennessee.
931.507.FOOD THE FLOWER BASKET & SWEET SHOP
LOG CABIN RESTAURANT 108 West Main St., McMinnville, TN 37110
COTTEN’S MARINA 98 Interstate Dr., Crossville, TN 38557 931.473.4453 Fall Creek Falls Visitor’s Guide
• 56 Page, Full Color Magazine
1967 Rock Island Road, Rock Island, TN 38581 931.484.4422 www.FlowerBasketAndSweets.com
• 75,000 Circulation
931.686.2373 • www.CottensMarina.com • Distribution along Hwy. 111, I-40, Chattanooga,
THE LOOM THE INN AT HARVEST FARMS LAKE Cookeville, Crossville, Dunlap, Fairfield Glade,
FIRE HOUSE GRILL 406 Cumberland Ave., Pikeville, TN 37367 825 Tom Grissom Rd., Morrison, TN 37357 Fall Creek Falls Inn, McMinnville, Nashville,
12959 Park Road, Pikeville, TN 37367 423.447.2610 931.815.2225 • http://InnAtLake.Blogspot.com Pikeville, Sparta, Spencer
423.881.5118 • Regional Trade Show Distribution-Nashville,
MATY KATZ RESALE BOUTIQUE TOP OF THE PORCH Florida, Indianapolis, Louisville, Michigan,
FOGLIGHT FOODHOUSE 123 E. Main St., McMinnville, TN 37110 North Entrance to Fall Creek Falls Chicago
• Annual Publication
275 Powerhouse Rd., Walling, TN 38587 931.474.6278 • www.MatyKatz.com 423.881.5898
• On-Line Accessible at www.go2FCF.com
931.657.2364
www.Foglight-Foodhouse.com PENNY’S GENERAL STORE WELLNESS CENTER Call toll free today 1-888-462-2730.
12277 Park Rd., Pikeville, TN 37367 PAYLESS FAMILY PHARMACY
LOG CABIN RESTAURANT 423.881.5362 516 W. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583
98 Interstate Dr., Crossville, TN 38557 931.836.3187
931.484.4422

Paradise has never
been so affordable.
Bring this ad and we will give you nine holes of free play! If
you’re a non-golfer and would just like to tour the proper-
ty, we will set you up with a sandwich and drink from our
clubhouse grille when you bring your copy of this ad in!
The Reserve at Collins River

is offering unprecedented
opportunities for ownership in
our development at prices you will
not believe!
Many of us dream of living in a quiet, unhurried,
hospitable community. We crave the peaceful lifestyle enjoyed
by our ancestors. That lifestyle can be yours by becoming a
homeowner at The Reserve at Collins River. Our homesites are
situated on the flank of the gorgeous Harrison Ferry mountain,
lying along the banks of the gently flowing Collins River. More
than 450 acres of, virtually pristine Tennessee real estate have
been transformed into a challenging, championship golf course
that follows the contours of the original terrain and is ringed by
generously portioned homesites.
www.collinsriver.com
931 . 668 .7749
Harrison Ferry Rd, McMinnville, TN
Located only 2 Miles From Cumberland Caverns

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Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com 1 DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC

DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC 2 Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com

ADVERTISER DIRECTORY Johnson Family Furniture...10

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Campground Location Contact Type Sites # Water Electric Sewer

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COZY CABINS & COTTAGES RED ROOF CABINS

CUMBERLAND PLATEAU RETREAT CABIN RENTALS SUNSET MARINA & RESORT

DEER RUN RV RESORT TOP OF THE PORCH

FALL CREEK FALLS BED AND BREAKFAST

FALL CREEK FALLS INN

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DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC 8 Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com

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DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC 10 Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com

Due to the abundance and quality of local musicians, singers,

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DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC 12 Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com

374 College Street, Spencer, TN 38585

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Tribute to Ed Partin - It is with

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DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC 16 Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com

Antiques and the Arts is a celebration of love, timeless treasures,

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DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC 18 Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com

Discover adventure on a daytime or overnight spelunking adventure

The Underground Ballroom – the “Volcano Room” which seats 500, is

OPEN YEAR ROUND

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The center is the heartbeat of the senior community offering

The center also gives back to the community by administering

DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC 20 Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com

Jimmy Haley, the Warren County Heritage Center and Museum,

Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com 21 DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC

DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC 22 Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com

Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com 23 DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC

DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC 24 Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com

Fall Creek Falls Inn (Lodge) is at the

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DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC 26 Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com

Cumberland Mountain State Park (CMSP) located just south of

Discover one of the top ten theaters in rural America!

DALE HOLLOW MARKETING GROUP, LLC 27 Toll Free 888-462-2730 / www.Go2FCF.com

April 16-17, 2010 July 4, 2010

June 4-6, 2010 September 2010

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October 8-9, 2010 December 4, 2010

October 9, 2010 December 4, 2010

September 2010 October 9, 2010 December 6, 2010

September 4, 2010 October 15, 2010 December 11, 2010

September, 2010 October 16-17, 2010 December 12, 2010

September 10-11, 2010 October 23, 2010 December 11-12, 2010

September 10-12, 2010 October 23-24, 2010

September 25, 2010 October 30, 2010

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www.MustSeeCookeville.com Dunlap, Sequatchie County

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