Tennessee Highway 52 Tourist Trail - Portland, Westmoreland, Red Boiling Springs, Lafayette, Macon County

As Featured on the A&E hit show "Paranormal State"
A&E Network's nationally broadcast television show "Paranormal State" is featuring THE THOMAS HOUSE in Red Boiling Springs in this season's (their third) line-up. The title of the episode is "Room 37." The Paranormal Research Society (PRS), founded by Penn State student Ryan Buell in 2001, conducted a four-night investigation with the use of High-Tech Thermal, EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena), Electro-Magnetic Field (EMF) Detectors and Audio Recorders, all seeking out the truth behind the many eerie experiences reported by guests and visitors of the hotel since its establishment in 1890.

Whether you are a believer or not ...Ryan Buell and his Paranormal Research Team will intrigue you with what they've uncovered at Red Boiling Springs' historic inn. The episode "Room 37" had its national premier on April 13, 2009. You can catch reruns on A&E TV, or watch the entire episode online.

Remember, whatever Ryan and his team did find at the Thomas House, it's benevolent! :-)

For more information, please see the Red Boiling Springs web site.

Suggested Easy Day Trips from Nashville!
	Trip 1: Yard Sales. Held annually in May. Drive north on I-65 to exit 117 to TN 52. For the next 90+ miles, you'll find over 500 yard sales! This is an annual event that's been going on since 2000. Details and dates.
	Trip 2: Three Wineries. Head north on I-65. Stop at Long Hollow Winery in Goodlettsville, Sumner Crest Winery in Portland and Red Barn Winery in Lafayette. You'll enjoy some fantastic Tennessee-made wines!
	Trip 3: A Day at the Beach. Pack a picnic and head for the beach at Defeated Creek Park! After lunch, browse around historic Red Boiling Springs or do a wine tasting at Red Barn Winery.
	Trip 4: Horseback Riding. If you own a horse, be sure to visit Long C Trails for horseback riding in some really beautiful scenery.
	Trip 5: Macon County Antique Shopping. Be sure to check out Unique Antiques in Red Boiling Springs. You'll find some of the finest antiques anywhere!
	Trip 6: Motorcycle Museum. Visit historic Red Boiling Springs and see Cyclemos, Tennessee's only motorcycle museum. Have lunch at The Thomas House Hotel or Armour's Hotel, both on the National register of Historic Places.
	Trip 7: Antique Car Show. Held annually in September. For over 50 years, the Antique Automobile Club of America has held their annual car show in Red Boiling Springs. See hundreds of classic cars! Enjoy the lunch buffet at The Thomas House Hotel. After the show, visit Red Barn Winery to sample some fine Tennessee wines.
	Trip 8: Shopping in Macon County. Be sure to check out Grandpa's House.
	Trip 9: Witches & Wine. Stop by Beachhaven Winery in Clarksville for some delightful Tennessee-made wine. Then visit the Bell Witch Cave, one of the most haunted places in America!
	Trip 10: Tennessee's Largest Thrift Store. Be sure to visit Marie's in downtown Springfield.
	Trip 11: Cumberland River Cruise. Take a cruise aboard the Blue Heron from Ashland City, Tennessee.
	Trip 12: A Day at the Ole' Fishin' Hole! Spend the day at Relaxin Cats Pay Lake in Portland and catch some huge catfish!
	Trip 13: World-Record Fishing! The world-record small mouth bass was caught in Dale Hollow Lake near Byrdstown in C12 Pickett County. You may also gain access to Dale Hollow Lake from C10 Clay County, and C11 Overton County. The record, by the way, is 11 pounds, 5 ounces. Now it's your turn to beat that!
	Trip 14: Enjoy 18-Holes of Championship Golf! Visit PGA Professional Kenny Perry's Country Creek golf course. Open to the public.
	Trip 15: The Drive-In Theater! There aren't many drive-in theaters left in the United States today. We, however, are near two of them! Check out the Franklin Drive-In and the Macon Drive-In.
	Trip 16: Antique Shopping! Plan a visit to Portland Antiques & Collectibles with a stop at Red River Antique Mall. We also suggest you look around Occasions and have lunch at 5 Chefs.
	Trip 17: Take a Ride in a Hot Air Balloon! Eaglecrest Balloon Adventures in Westmoreland is the place to call.
	Trip 18: Fireworks Shopping! Tennessee is one of the few states that allows year-round fireworks sales. Check out our Fireworks page.
	Trip 19: Hunting and Fishing Spend a day at Meadow Brook Game Farm for some of the best hunting and fishing around.
Suggested Overnight Trips from Nashville
	Trip 1: World's Longest Yard Sale! The Highway 127 Yard Sale is the world's longest yard sale and the longest yard sale in Tennessee! Held each August.
	Trip 2: Whitewater! Visit the Obed Wild & Scenic River in Morgan County.
	Trip 3: Rock Climbing! Visit the Obed Wild & Scenic River in Morgan County.
	Trip 4: Five Wineries! Head north on I-65 and start east on TN 52. Your first winery is right at exit 117: Sumner Crest Winery. After that visit Red Barn Winery in Lafayette, Holly Ridge Winery in Livingston, Highland Manor Winery in Jamestown, and Stonehaus Winery in Crossville.
	Trip 5: Historic Rugby. Visit an authentic village from the 1880s that's been carefully preserved in Morgan County.
	Trip 6: Horseback Riding. If you own a horse, be sure to visit Long C Trails for horseback riding in some really beautiful scenery. Spend the night at one of their campsites or RV spots.
	Trip 7: World-Record Fishing! The world-record small mouth bass was caught in Dale Hollow Lake near Byrdstown in C12 Pickett County. You may also gain access to Dale Hollow Lake from C10 Clay County, and C11 Overton County. Why not spend a few days on the lake on one of the many houseboat rentals that are available? The local Chambers of Commerce will be happy to help you.
	Trip 8: Rocky Top Ranch. 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. www.RockyTopRanchAtLongC.com
	Trip 9: Benevolent Ghosts. How about a night in Room 37 ... as featured on the A&E-TV hit show "Paranormal State." Then you need a visit to the Thomas House Hotel in Red Boiling Springs!