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SUMNER COUNTY TOURISM 2310 Nashville Pike | Gallatin, TN 37066 (888) 301-7886 · VisitSumnerTN.com 3-DAY "COUNTRY BOOTS & ROOTS" TOUR

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SUMNER COUNTY TOURISM2310 Nashville Pike | Gallatin, TN 37066

(888) 301-7886 · VisitSumnerTN.com

3-DAY "COUNTRY BOOTS & ROOTS" TOUR

This driving tour highlights famous artists that have calledSumner County home: Conway Twitty, Johnny Cash, Roy

Orbison, and Marty Stuart. At Hendersonville MemoryGardens pay your respects to the legendary country power

couple, Johnny and June Carter Cash.

Eat dinner at Sumner County Tourism's southern mansioncatered by Whitt’s Barbecue, a family-run operation and

Nashville tradition since 1978. They’ve been voted “Best ofNashville” in the prestigious Nashville Scene every year sincethey started the contest in 1988, and it’s easy to taste why!

Enjoy the best songs and duets of Johnny Cash’s years as a late-night talk show host in the historic Palace Theatre, the oldest

original silent movie theater still in operation in Tennessee! Duetsinclude Cash with Loretta Lynn, Kris Kristofferson, The StatlerBrothers, Ray Charles, and more! Popcorn and drink included.

This is General Daniel and Sarah Smith’s circa 1784 home. TheGeneral acted as surveyor for this frontier, produced the state’s first

map, and is credited with naming the state of Tennessee! HistoricRock Castle sits on beautiful lakefront acreage in Hendersonville.

Enjoy a delicious meal at Demos', a family-owned localrestaurant that features exceptional service and a variety of

heritage dishes, all handmade with fresh ingredients and servedin generous portions. You'll love their famous fresh rolls!

Half Batch Brewery is Sumner County's first taproom and secondbrewery! Tour the brewing facility and sample the tasty beers

that are made right on location. After the tour, learn from a localartist about her craft and then use your creative side to make a

piece of art to remember your trip!

DAY 1COUNTRY STARS DRIVING TOUR

LUNCH AT DEMOS' FAMILY RESTAURANT

TOUR HISTORIC ROCK CASTLE

BREWERY TOUR AND ART CLASS

DINNER AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

PALACE THEATRE'S "BEST OF JOHNNY CASH"

Take a stroll through yesteryear in the Southeast’s mostextensive collection of antique tractors, cars, trucks, steam

engines, and collectibles! Guests will love snapping their photoin front of the 1943 Douglas DC-3 World War II plane on the

front lawn. This collection is sure to wow!

Dine within the Red Barn with its doors wide open overlookingthe picturesque Crafton family farm as music surrounds the

guests. A catered Farm to Table Dinner is a delicious delight thatwill have diners begging for recipes!

The historic downtown Gallatin Square is home to a greatvariety of shops. Clothing boutiques, home decor stores,

coffee shops, and a gallery grace the quaint streets and makefor a great shopping experience!

Reese Brothers Mule Farm dates back to the 1920s and providesmules for many farms, events, and even the Grand Canyon! Get upclose and personal with the mules in their barn stalls and hear the

history of the farm from the owner.

Situated in a small-town music store, Grandpa’s Opry is a delight forall who stop in! Live country music fills the air as local talent takesthe down-home stage of Grandpa’s and the audience is captivated!

It’s a true testament to the musical roots of Tennessee.

DAY 2MONTHAVEN ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER

SHOP HISTORIC GALLATIN SQUARE

TOUR REESE BROTHERS MULE FARM

LIVE SHOW AT GRANDPA'S OPRY

TOUR THE DAYS GONE BY MUSEUM

FARM TO TABLE DINNER AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Monthaven is beautiful two-story home built around 1860that was used as a hospital during the Civil War. Today,Monthaven exists in this space to create a vibrant art,

educational, and cultural experience for visitors.

LUNCH AT SWANEY SWIFT'S ON THE SQUAREEnjoy lunch at Swaney Swift’s on the Square, a historic pharmacy-

turned-eatery that delights diners with its nostalgic atmosphere. Nomeal at Swaney’s is complete without one of their famous milkshakes!

Cliff Ernst purchased his first collector car in the mid-1970sand he’s never stopped! He is recognized for having one of

the most impressive collections of Yenko Chevrolets, and healso has Corvettes, Impalas, Packards, factory super-charged

Thunderbirds, Shelbys, and more!

Long Hollow Jamboree goes back to the roots of country music.Many country artists of the 50s, 60s, and 70s were known to stop

in and play some lively tunes for the crowds, thus creating ajamboree! Lunch is served in the meat and three style, which

originated in Tennessee. Guests choose one meat from a varietyof options and three sides from a smorgasbord of choices!

Dancing is optional, but all are invited!

Mansker’s Station is an authentic reproduction of a 1779-era fortedstation from early Tennessee frontier history. Reenactors recreatea variety of living history demonstrations for guests to experience,like the live blacksmithing operation and wood carving at the site!

DAY 3TOUR CLASSIC CAR COLLECTION

VISIT HISTORIC MANSKER'S STATION

LUNCH AND MUSIC AT LONG HOLLOW JAMBOREE

• ITINERARY PLANNING & ASSISTANCE• COMPLIMENTARY STEP-ON GUIDES• GOODIE BAG FOR EVERY GROUP MEMBER

MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE,SUMNER COUNTY IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TOI-65 & I-40 AND THE KENTUCKY STATE LINE.

FREE GROUP PLANNING SERVICES

LOCATION

Contact Sarah King by calling (888) 301-7886 or via email at [email protected]