C09: Macon County
Region: Middle Tennessee
Time Zone: Central
TN52 enters Macon County from Sumner County. It then passes through Lafayette and the historic town of Red Boiling Springs before entering Clay County.
Things to See in Macon County
Rocky Top Ranch
Rocky Top Ranch, LLC
Rental Agent: Long C Trails, Inc.
8959 Hanes Road
Westmoreland, TN 37186
Phone: (270) 618-7500
www.RockyTopRanchAtLongC.com
This home sleeps six comfortably. Available for rental by the day
(two-day minimum), by the week or longer. On acres and acres of very
private land with beautiful views. For those who want to bring their
horses, there is a four-stall horse barn, and a private access trail into world
famous Long C Trails.
Long C Trails
Long C Trails, Inc.
8959 Hanes Road
Westmoreland, TN 37186
(270) 618-7500
www.longctrails.com
Horseback riding on 2,000 acres of beautiful country. Camping and RV hookups.
Macon Drive-In Theater
Macon Drive-In Theater
3570 Scottsville Road
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4411 (Voice)
As of July 2003, there were only 12 drive-in theaters remaining in Tennessee and only 401 remaining in the United States. The Macon County Drive-in Theater shows showing current movies and serves some of the best concession foods around!
Macon County Welcome Center
Macon County Chamber of Commerce
685 Highway 52 Bypass West
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-5885 (Voice)
Macon County Welcome Center would like to welcome you to Macon County! Please drop in and talk to our people. They'll be glad to recommend places to see, places to eat and stay, etc.
Hillbilly Days
Lafayette, Tennessee
www.maconcountytn.com/index.htm
This is a three-day festival which feature bluegrass music, arts & crafts booths, food, and lots of fun! Held each June in Lafayette, Tennessee..
Macon County Fair
Lafayette, Tennessee
http://www.maconcountytn.com/macon_county_fair.htm
The Macon County Fair is held every August in Lafayette. Enjoy games, rides, a carnival, great food, and the usual animal and crop displays.
Makin Macon Fit
Lafayette, Tennessee
www.makinmaconfit.com
10, 34, 66-mile bike tours.
Plus a 5K run, walking tours, and kid's activities.
Every September!
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Measure Up
Measure Up
700 Freeman Street
P.O. Box 376
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-6664 (Voice)
http://www.measureupco.com
Custom-made men's dress shirts. Did you know that many of the Presidents of the United States have ordered their dress shirts from Measure Up? It's true!
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Key Park
Church Street
Lafayette, Tennessee
GPS Coordinates: 36.52168 -86.02847
In the old days, farmers used to bring their goods to town using a horse and
buggy. Today, most of the goods seem to be arriving by pickup truck and SUV!
During the summer months, many local farmers bring fresh produce to Key Park in
Lafayette. You can usually find the farmers there any morning selling fresh
corn, beans, watermelons, cantaloupe, peaches and other delicious items.
Peggy's Brittle
Peggy's Brittle
Lafayette, Tennessee
http://www.lafayettetn.com/peggys.htm
Home-made peanut and pecan brittle. Yum!
Grecian Steak House
Grecian Steak House
1213 Scottsville Road
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-2520 (Voice)
http://www.lafayettetn.com/grecian_steak_house.htm
Classic American food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Gibson's Cafe
100 East Locust Street
Lafayette, TN 37083
Phone: (615) 666-2244
Web Site: www.gibsonscafe.com
Great food in a nostalgic atmosphere. The walls are covered with memorabilia of Lafayette and music stars. Gibson's Cafe has had positive reviews from as far away as the Netherlands!
Red Barn Winery & Vineyards, LLC
Red Barn Winery & Vineyards
1805 Tanyard Road
Lafayette, TN 37083
Owners: Judy Clements
(615) 688-6012 (Voice)
www.RedBarnWinery.com
One of the "must" visits on our tour is the Red Barn Winery & Vineyards. Judy Clements, the owner of the Winery, will be delighted to tell you about about Macon County attractions and sights. The winery is in a quiet rural setting where you can just sit back and enjoy the country ... and sample their award-winning wines if you like.
The Barefoot Farmer
Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee
http://www.barefootfarmer.com
Tennessee's largest organic farm. Home of The Barefoot Farmer, whom you'll see on PBS television!
Covered Bridges
Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee
Historic Red Bailing Springs features two covered bridges in a park-like setting. From TN52, go north about a mile on TN56. You'll find both bridges near the park at the bottom of the long hill.
Cyclemos Motorcycle Museum
Cyclemos
319 East Main Street
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
Phone: 615.699.5049
http://www.cyclemos.com
Classic Motorcycles, Motorcycle Memorabilia, and Motorcycle Clothing. Classic Chicago-style hot dogs. In 2006, Cyclemos moved from its downtown Nashville location to the picturesque mountain town of Red Boiling Springs. Every road leading to this quaint little mountain town (known for its historic bed and breakfasts) winds through rich farmland and beautiful mountain ranges. The motorcycle riding in this area is some of the best Tennessee has to offer! Mike Silvio, owner of Cyclemos Motorcycle Museum has been involved with antique motorcycles since the age of 14 when he inherited his uncle's restored 1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead. Besides the Knucklehead, the Cyclemos collection includes a vast array of American motorcycles dating back to 1915.
Armour's Hotel
Armour's Red Boiling Springs Hotel
321 East Main Street
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
Phone: (615) 699-2180
www.armourshotel.com
A wonderful bed and breakfast in a country setting. Your hosts Dennis and Debra receive rave reviews about how they make their guests feel right at home. Armour's is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily; reservations are required.
Thomas House Hotel
Thomas House
520 East Main St.
P.O. Box 408
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3006 (Voice)
http://www.redboilingspringstn.com/thomas_house.htm
National Register B&B Hotel. Restaurant and Gift Shop. If you're in
Red Boiling Springs on a Sunday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., be sure to enjoy the
Thomas House's famous lunch buffet. No reservations are required for this
meal; however, reservations are required for other meals throughout the week.
The Thomas House is also considered one of the most haunted places in the United
States (but all the ghosts are friendly!). The Thomas House has been
featured on the A&E Television show Paranormal State.
Donoho Hotel
Dohoho Hotel
500 Main Street
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
Toll-free: 800-799-1705
Phone: (615) 699-3141
www.donohohotel.com
National Register B&B Hotel.
Hermitage Hill Restaurant
Hermitage Hill Restaurant
16150 Clay County Hwy.
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
Owner: Fran Etheridge
(615) 699-3919 (Voice)
http://www.maconcountytn.com/hermitage_hill_restaurant.htm
Classic Southern food. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
Grandpa's House
Grandpa's House
2217 Oak Grove Road
Red Boiling Springs
Tennessee 37150
www.grandpas-house.com
We are the second, third and fourth generation living and working on The Ritter Farm, about two miles from Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. We are hand crafters: carvers, wood workers, quilters, artists, seamstresses, blacksmiths, wagonmakers, potters, photographers, musicians and storytellers. We are continuing the crafts that have come from this farm for more than 63 years. Our talent comes from necessity as well as ability.
Antique Car Show
Antique Automobile Club of America Antique Car Show
Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee
http://www.redboilingspringstn.com/car_show.htm
Over 200 classic cars on display. Everything from Model-Ts to Corvettes to Mustangs! Held annually is September, the first Friday and Saturday after Labor Day. This event has been held annually in Red Boiling Springs for over 50 years!
Newberry Chairs
Newberry & Sons' Chairs
1593 Jennings Creek Road
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
Phone: (615) 699-3755
www.newberrychairs.com
Five generations of Newberrys have been making award-winning, hand-crafted chairs and rocking chairs on their farm outside Red Boiling Springs.
Defeated Creek Park
Fishing, picnics, camping, boating, swimming.
Defeated Creek Park
Year-round
Pleasant Shade Restaurant
Pleasant Shade Restaurant
725 Pleasant Shade Highway
Pleasant Shade, TN 37145
Phone: (615) 677-0000
http://www.maconcountytn.com/pleasant_shade_restaurant.htm
Great food and open-forum music. A favorite with the locals!
San Marcos Mexican Restaurant
San Marcos Mexican Restaurant
120 Main Street
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-0303
http://www.redboilingspringstn.com/san_marcos_mexican_restaurant.htm
Wonderful Mexican food. Located in downtown Red Boiling Springs at the foot of one of the famous covered bridges.
Things to See in Smith County, south of Red Boiling Springs
Defeated Creek Park
Defeated Creek Park
Carthage, Tennessee
Click here for more information.
Defeated Creek Park is located on Cordell Hull Lake, a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) lake in Smith County, Tennessee, just north of Carthage. Here you will find boating, fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, a sandy beach, picnic tables and other recreational opportunities.
Cordell Hull Dam
Cordell Hull Lake
Resource Manager's Office
71 Corps Lane
Carthage, TN 37030-9710
Cordell Hull Dam, just north of Carthage, forms Cordell Hull lake. The dam and lake are one of many in the area which provide hydroelectric power. The lake is managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The dam, powerhouse and lock are not open to the public. However, there is a nice parking area where you can view the massive structure. Cordell Hull Dam is about two miles north of TN 25 just off TN 283. There are picnic tables along the drive leading from TN 283 to the dam. For a map, please see the Defeated Creek Park page.
Butterfly Hollow
Butterfly Hollow
28 Bussell Lane
Gordonsville, TN 38563
Phone: (615) 683-4163
www.butterflyhollow.com
A delightful Bed & Breakfast that has been featured on Tennessee Crossroads!
Year-Round
Area Web Sites
The Official Web Site of Macon County, Tennessee
www.MaconCountyTN.com
The Official Web Site of Lafayette, Tennessee
www.LafayetteTN.com
The Official Web Site of Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee
www.RedBoilingSpringsTN.com
Detail Map of C8 Sumner and C9 Macon Counties
Numbers in red are approximate driving distances in miles between two
red dots.
Note: distances into and out of Gallatin may be off depending on what route you take. Gallatin is relatively big, and there are different ways around it.