Region: Middle Tennessee
Time Zone: Central
Map courtesy of Tennessee Department of
Transportation.
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The blue line above is (in our opinion) the most scenic route.
From Clarksville, take U.S. 79 north (exit 4 from I-24) to Guthrie, Kentucky. From Guthrie,
Kentucky, take U.S. 41 south. This will lead to Springfield in
Robertson County.
If you prefer a more direct route to the
beginning of TN 52, you may
take TN 49 (exit 24 from I-24) directly into Springfield in Robertson County.
This route bypasses Clarksville, Tennessee, Guthrie, Kentucky and Adams,
Tennessee.
Things to See in Montgomery County,
Tennessee
and Guthrie, Kentucky
Beachhaven Winery
1100 Dunlop Lane
Clarksville, TN 37027
(931) 645-8867
www.beachavenwinery.com
www.tennesseewines.com/beachaven.htm
Beachaven is one of Tennessee's largest wineries. It is located about a mile from
exit 4 on I-24, close to Clarksville. In addition to its award-winning
wines, Beachaven is also noted for its Jazz On The
Lawn series.
Dunbar Cave State Park
401 Old Dunbar Cave Road
Clarksville , TN 37043
(931) 648-5526
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/DunbarCave/index.shtml
Dunbar Cave is located 60 minutes northwest of Nashville and about
one and a half miles northeast of downtown Clarksville, Tennessee in Montgomery County.
Dunbar Cave is the most prominent of several caves located in this designated
natural area. In the roomy mouth of the cave, square dances, radio shows, and
big band era concerts were once held. Angling is a popular activity on
beautiful Swan Lake. The lake is fed by the cold, clear stream that flows from
the mouth of Dunbar Cave. Since it is only 15-acres in size, boating and
swimming are not permitted. Text courtesy of Tennessee State
Parks:
www.tnstateparks.com. Photo courtesy
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development:
www.tnvacation.com.
Port Royal State Park
300 Old Clarksville Hwy.
Adams , TN 37010
(931) 648-5526
http://state.tn.us/environment/parks/PortRoyal/index.shtml
Port Royal is an historic park and a day use park. Port Royal State Park is a
place of quiet natural beauty. This park is a satellite of Dunbar Cave
State Park. Hiking Trails: The Bluff Trail begins near the covered bridge
site and extends along the Red River. Wildflowers and birds are abundant along
this leisurely 1/4 mile trail. Text courtesy of Tennessee State
Parks:
www.tnstateparks.com. Photo: Clipart.
RiverWalk |
Downtown Clarksville |
Other Things to See
in Clarksville & Montgomery County
http://www.clarksville.tn.us/info-html/what_to_see.html
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council has put together
a wonderful web site with information on the many attractions in and around
Clarksville. These attractions include the railroad station made famous in
the Monkee's hit song, Last Train to Clarksville, the Cumberland RiverWalk, the
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center, and historic Downtown Clarksville.
For details, please click here:
http://www.clarksville.tn.us/info-html/what_to_see.html.
Photos courtesy Tennessee Department of
Tourist Development:
www.tnvacation.com.
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Robert Penn Warren House
Guthrie, Kentucky
http://www.communitylink.com/todd_co_ky/hist.htm
Robert Penn Warren (April 24, 1905 - September 15, 1989) was an American poet
and novelist. He is most famous from the success of his novel All the King's
Men (1946), which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1947. He is also the first Poet Laureate of the United States. Mr. Warren was born in Guthrie,
Kentucky, and his house can be seen near downtown Guthrie.
Railroad Crossroads
Guthrie, Kentucky
http://www.rjcorman.com/shortline/memphis.shtml
Today, Guthrie is the crossroads on the CSX line between Evansville, Indiana,
and Nashville, Tennessee; and the R.J. Corman Railroad Company's Memphis Line
which runs from Bowling Green, Kentucky, to Cumberland City, Tennessee. At
one point in time, the Memphis Line was a major passenger line that ran from Bowling Green
all the way to Memphis. Both lines, of course, were originally part of the
Louisville & Nashville Railway (L&N). Guthrie was important as a major point for people to change trains.
After passenger traffic declined, L&N stopped using the line, and most of the
line was eventually pulled up. RJ Corman operates the remaining section of
the line which serves several industries between Bowling Green to Cumberland
City. Map is from the Official Guide
of the Railways, January 1896. Click map to enlarge.
Local Web Sites
Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council
www.clarksville.tn.us
