Visitors Guide to Western Tennessee
Reelfoot Lake State Park
Tiptonville, Tennessee
The Great River Road enters Tennessee from the north along TN-78 into Lake County and heads for Memphis. As part of the Upper Delta region of the Mississippi River, Western Tennessee offers its visitors a wide array of activities ranging from nature to history for travelers to get a feel of the atmosphere and culture of America’s South.
Ripley Post Office and Mural
Ripley, Tennessee
Explore these communities In Western Tennessee along the Great River Road
Reelfoot Lake State Park
Tiptonville, Tennessee
Lake County
Lake is located in the northwest most corner of Tennessee. Lake County, as its name suggests, is home to Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee’s largest natural lake. The lake harbors almost every kind of shore and wading bird including the golden and American bald eagles. Visitors can take advantage of this natural feature at either Reelfoot Lake State Park or Reelfoot NWR. The Carl Perkins Visitor Center, honoring rockabilly musician Carl Perkins, is located in nearby Tiptonville.
First Monument to the Unknown Confederate Dead
Union City, Tennessee
Obion County
Confederate monuments can be found in Union City and Trimble. The Emerson Parks Covered Bridge is the only one of Tennessee's four historic covered bridges located in the western portion of the state is also located in Trimble.
Newbern Depot & Railroad Museum
Newbern, Tennessee
Dyer County
Unique architecture can be found in the downtown district of Dyersburg and Newbern features a museum in a restored railroad depot.
Fort Pillow State Park
Henning, Tennessee
Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County offers it visitors a variety of historical, natural, and cultural activities. History and nature can be found at Fort Pillow State Historic Park. Henning is home to the Alex Haley Home and Interpretive Center. The Lauderdale County museum and unique architecture can be found in the downtown district of Ripley.
Tipton County Courthouse
Covington, Tennessee
Tipton County
Covington is Tipton County's largest community. Visitors can explore nature and history at the Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial & Nature Center. Unique architecture can be found in the downtown district and theater lovers will delight in the atmosphere of the Ruffin Theater.
