Kathy’s guidebook
City/town information
Granville is about 10 miles away and has been named the Mayberry of Tennessee. It is truly like stepping back in time to a simpler life. They have a old general store which serves lunch, a museum, and events often in the town. Follow this link and hover over 'Events' to see more details. https://www.granvilletn.com/summer-in-granville
15 locals recommend
Granville
Granville is about 10 miles away and has been named the Mayberry of Tennessee. It is truly like stepping back in time to a simpler life. They have a old general store which serves lunch, a museum, and events often in the town. Follow this link and hover over 'Events' to see more details. https://www.granvilletn.com/summer-in-granville
Small town about 5 miles away with charm and helpful people. There are a couple of grocery stores and fast food places, and several restaurants.
10 locals recommend
Gainesboro
Small town about 5 miles away with charm and helpful people. There are a couple of grocery stores and fast food places, and several restaurants.
A big town with shopping, restaurants, antique malls, distilleries, museums, breweries, and more. About 20 miles from our lakehouse.
27 locals recommend
Cookeville
A big town with shopping, restaurants, antique malls, distilleries, museums, breweries, and more. About 20 miles from our lakehouse.
This big city is a quick day trip away. Enjoy country music, museums, wineries, distilleries, parks, and great Southern food.
265 locals recommend
Nashville
This big city is a quick day trip away. Enjoy country music, museums, wineries, distilleries, parks, and great Southern food.
Food scene
An amazing waterfront restaurant with delicious food, boat and kayak rentals, and boat tours.
15 locals recommend
Wildwood Resort & Marina
7316 Granville HwyAn amazing waterfront restaurant with delicious food, boat and kayak rentals, and boat tours.
Truly amazing food and custom made drinks. They make everything from scratch and even have seafood and bread flown in from New Orleans for their PoBoys. A delicious taste of the South experience.
9 locals recommend
The Stolen Coin Oyster Bar & Bistro
110 South Main StreetTruly amazing food and custom made drinks. They make everything from scratch and even have seafood and bread flown in from New Orleans for their PoBoys. A delicious taste of the South experience.
Really great food and beer on tap. Traditional Irish pub food and drink.
24 locals recommend
The Bull & Thistle Pub
102 S Main StReally great food and beer on tap. Traditional Irish pub food and drink.
Drugstore PLUS!!! They also have a counter that serves old fashioned milkshakes or hand dipped ice cream. You can even shop local artist's items here.
Anderson & Haile Drugs
101 W Gore AveDrugstore PLUS!!! They also have a counter that serves old fashioned milkshakes or hand dipped ice cream. You can even shop local artist's items here.
Fun little pizza and calzone place just minutes from the lake house.
9 locals recommend
Giovanni's Pizza
452 N Grundy Quarles HwyFun little pizza and calzone place just minutes from the lake house.
Historic and beautiful with amazing food and drinks. This is truly worth the drive.
18 locals recommend
Ebel's Tavern
104 E 3rd AveHistoric and beautiful with amazing food and drinks. This is truly worth the drive.
Absolutely amazing barbeque and unique cocktails. Absolutely worth the drive.
17 locals recommend
Timberloft
470 Gordonsville HwyAbsolutely amazing barbeque and unique cocktails. Absolutely worth the drive.
Lovely winery with a giftshop filled with unique items. The grounds are beautiful and the staff are very helpful.
41 locals recommend
DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards
600 Lance DrLovely winery with a giftshop filled with unique items. The grounds are beautiful and the staff are very helpful.
12 Degrees Tavern
104 East Hull AvenueTypical bar food and drink just minutes away.
Haven on Hull
203 East Hull AvenueCute coffee, tea, and sandwich shop just minutes away on the square in Gainesboro.
Honest John's Custard
Delicious frozen treats and sweets right on the main square in Gainesboro.
Roaring River Distillery
Super friendly, family owned distillery. Great fun learning and tasting.
Truly outstanding pizza and cheese curds. Great service and a really good portion of food.
The Pie Peddler
Truly outstanding pizza and cheese curds. Great service and a really good portion of food.
Sightseeing
Cummins Falls State Park
390 Cummins Falls LnAmazing hiking water play.
Burgess Falls State Park
4000 Burgess Falls DrWonderful hiking and falls.
Local sandy beach front about 5 minutes away for swimming in the lake, grilling, fishing, playing on the playground, etc. I think it is a $5.00 per car charge to enjoy. There is a pavilion and bathrooms and foot washing station to remove sand.
US Army Corps of Engineers
520 Salt Lick Park LnLocal sandy beach front about 5 minutes away for swimming in the lake, grilling, fishing, playing on the playground, etc. I think it is a $5.00 per car charge to enjoy. There is a pavilion and bathrooms and foot washing station to remove sand.
Lake Meadow Farm & Stables
948 Holleman Bend LnHorseback riding at it's best!!
Granville Paddle and Board
7316 Granville HwyGreat rentals of kayaks, rafts, or boats.
Lake Meadow Farm & Stables
948 Holleman Bend LnWonderful horseback riding!!!
Here is a calendar of live music, happy hours, and other events happening nearby. https://www.explorejctn.com/events
Jackson County
Here is a calendar of live music, happy hours, and other events happening nearby. https://www.explorejctn.com/events
A smooth ride on a Tennessee walking horse along the lakeside. A beautiful experience.
9 locals recommend
Lake Meadow Farm & Stables
948 Holleman Bend LnA smooth ride on a Tennessee walking horse along the lakeside. A beautiful experience.
Rent paddleboats, canoes, kayaks and more. Enjoy the tasty wood-fired menu on site as well.
Roaring River Post
Rent paddleboats, canoes, kayaks and more. Enjoy the tasty wood-fired menu on site as well.
Necessities
You can pick up any items you need plus do some shopping of local things like homemade soaps and candles.
Gainesboro Drugs
100 E Hull AveYou can pick up any items you need plus do some shopping of local things like homemade soaps and candles.
Save-A-Lot
705 S Grundy Quarles HwyQuick local groceries.
Great little market featuring fresh food, local and organic ingredients, and little extras like fresh flowers and local honey and chocolate.
Miss Sallie's Market
Great little market featuring fresh food, local and organic ingredients, and little extras like fresh flowers and local honey and chocolate.
Weddings
Weddings and event are popular at this venue. Very near our lakehouse.
Rosewood Chapel and Event Center
379 Glenn Jones RdWeddings and event are popular at this venue. Very near our lakehouse.