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In The West Tennessee Area:
71st ANNUAL
WEST TENNESSEE
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Humboldt - One of the oldest festivals in the state. Events include two parades, carnival, horse show, live entertainment, More. . .
In The Middle Tennessee Area:
SUNDROP BBQ COOK-OFF
Giles County Agri Park, Pulaski - Professional and amateur barbecue contest including chicken, ribs, pork More...
In The East Tennessee Area:
COKER CREEK HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Coker Creek - Juried arts & crafts, food and music. For additional information contact the good folks at Coker Creek Welcome More...

Columbia, TN - Attractions


Columbia, TN - Attractions


To get to Columbia - from Nashville take I-65 south to Hwy. 412. Exit west on Hwy. 412 to Columbia.

Columbia is Just Down The Road © from: Culleoka, Mount Pleasant, Williamsport, Santa Fe & Spring Hill.


The Athenaeum Rectory - Built in 1835 for Samuel Polk Walker, nephew of President James K. Polk, the Athenaeum Rectory became the home of the Rev. Franklin Smith, president of the Columbia Athenaeum, renowned for its progressive curriculum of that day. Visitors enjoy the Athenaeum's unusual Gothic architecture and period furnishings. Call 931-381-4822 for more information.

James K. Polk Ancestral Home - The 11th president, James K. Polk, began his legal and political career from this home, built by his parents in 1816. It is furnished with relics from the Polk White House years. Adjacent is the Polk Sister's House, containing exhibits of Mrs. Polk's ball gown, jewels, Mexican War memorabilia, and other items relating to President and Mrs. Polk. Find out more by calling 931-388-2354.

Mt. Pleasant Phosphate Museum - Featuring fossils, arrowheads, Civil War relics, local history, phosphate history, old farming tools and special monthly exhibits. Call 931-379-9511 for additional information.

Rattle & Snap Plantation - Built in 1845, this historic landmark is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the nation.

Rippavilla - This must-see 1852 plantation home serves as a regional visitors center, a historic house museum, and a museum of the Civil War Armies of Tennessee. Contact them at: 5700 Main St., Columbia, TN 38402 or give them a call at 931-486-9037.

Southport Saltpeter Cave - Large wild cave with Civil War history and many formations and cave wildlife. Hiking trails, picnic areas and wildflower tours. Contact them at: 2171 Mack Benderman Rd., Culleoka, TN. You can also call them at 931-379-4404.

Spring Hill Battlefield - On Nov. 29, 1864, Confederate Gen. Hood's army tried to capture U.S. Gen Schofield's army. Hood lost his chance to capture Schofield's army, and the Spring Hill affair became one to the most controversial events of the war. Contact them at: 2870 Lee Lane, Spring Hill, TN.


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