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Magic Valley and Kentucky Lake Area 2022 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY
OCTOBER
July 1-4 Red White & Boom! Tickets online or at the gate at Birdsong Marina. 731-584-7880 www. birdsong.com July 7-9 Benton County Trade Days Outdoor Flea Market, 8am-5pm. 13453 Hwy. 641 S. Holladay, TN July 23 Legend Car Club Cruise-In. Contact Jerry 731-468-0763 or Ricky 731-441-4429
Oct. 6-8 Benton County Trade Days Outdoor Flea Market, 8am-5pm. 13453 Hwy. 641 S. Holladay, TN Oct. 21-22 First Annual Magic Valley Music Fest, at Birdsong Drive-In 907 Shiloh Church Rd. Camden, TN. Friday headliner is Confederate Railroad. Saturday headliner & other entertainment TBA. Oct. 25 Legend Car Club Cruise-In. Contact Jerry 731-468-0763 or Ricky 731-441-4429 Oct. 29 Haunted Trail at NB Forrest State Park Polk Creek Trails. Ghostlings & ghouls of all ages. 731584-6356
AUGUST Aug. 11-13 Benton County Trade Days Outdoor Flea Market, 8am-5pm. 13453 Hwy. 641 S. Holladay, TN Aug. 22-27 Benton County Fair Week Aug. 27 Legend Car Club Cruise-In. Contact Jerry 731-468-0763 or Ricky 731-441-4429
SEPTEMBER Sept. 1-3 Benton County Trade Days Outdoor Flea Market, 8am-5pm. 13453 Hwy. 641 S. Holladay, TN Sept. 2-3 Bargain Highway Annual 30 Mile Yard Sale, stretches from Holladay to Big Sandy down Hwy. 69 Sept. 19 Rock’ N Race Weekend: Eva Music & Arts Festival & the Amazing Race. Festival features local artists, musicians, performers, food & more. Race is hosted by Friends of NB Forrest State Park & the Camden Rebound Club, and features 2-person teams competing in a variety of obstacles. 731584-6356 Sept. 24 Legend Car Club Cruise-In. Contact Jerry 731-468-0763 or Ricky 731-441-4429 Sept. 25 National Public Lands Day. A variety of events and services, hosted by NB Forrest State Park & TN State Parks. 731-584-6356
NOVEMBER Nov. Camden Merchant Mall Christmas Open House. Refreshments, specials & more. Nov. 5-6 Battle of Johnsonville Commemorative Living History Event, NB Forrest State Park at Eva Beach. Artillery, infantry, calvary & civilian demonstrations. 731-584-6356 Nov. 6-7 North South - Skirmish Association Forrest Escort Division Target Competition. Soldiers in Confederate dress compete in competition, concessions available. 731-584-6356 Nov. 10-12 Benton County Trade Days Outdoor Flea Market, 8am-5pm. 13453 Hwy. 641 S. Holladay, TN Nov. 14 Pilot Knob 10K Race, part of the TN State Parks Running Tour. Starts at NB Forrest State Park at Eva Beach, to the top of Pilot Knob and back. Nov. 27 NB Forrest Signature Hike - The Day After Thanksgiving Hike. Trails range from 1 to 3 miles. Nov. 30 Lighting of the Knob. Thousands of lights, refreshments, music & Santa. 731-584-6356
DECEMBER Dec. 12 Camden Annual Christmas Parade, at 3pm down Main St. 731-584-8395
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Magic Valley and K Puryear
Buchanan
HENRY Cottage Grove
79
641
Nobels
Como
54 Paris
Springville
641
Henry
Mansfield
69
McKenzie
CARROLL 79 Trezevant McLemoresville Atwood
Leach
22
Hollow Rock Rosser Huntingdon
Cedar Grove
192
Westport
22
70
Cam
Buena Vista
Clarksburg
70 Lavinia
Bruceton
Yuma
641
Holladay Exit 116
Exit 126
Kentucky Lake Area
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79
bels
pringville Big Sandy
69
BENTON 191
McEwen
70
Eva
0
2
13
Camden
Waverly
New Johnsonville
HUMPHREYS
191 Hurricane Mills
641 Exit 133
aday Exit 126
Sugar Tree
Exit 137
Exit 143
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Magic Valley and Kentucky Lake AREA ATTRACTIONS NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST STATE PARK Located on the western bank of Kentucky Lake, this is the highest point in West Tennessee. The park offers a group lodge, seven cabins, camping area, and a primitive camping area (see LODGING, pg. 12), two covered picnic pavilions plus numerous picnic tables, excellent views of wildlife, viewing area from the top of Pilot Knob where General Forrest defeated a fleet of Union gunboats, PLUS an abundance of history, a Tennessee River Folklife Center, and a soon-to-be gunboat museum. Museum hours: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. Closed Tues.-Wed. For info. about Park events, 731-584-6535. DUCK RIVER SCENIC OVERLOOK - Located on the Duck River Wildlife Refuge, the overlook offers a spectacular view of the Tennessee River Valley from high above. It is located just a few miles north of Exit 133 off I-40, at the 7 mile marker on Hwy. 191. PATSY CLINE MEMORIAL - Historic site where country music stars Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and pilot Randy Hughes tragically lost their lives in a plane crash March 5, 1963. A stone monument, located 2.8 miles north of Camden on Mt. Carmel Rd., stands in their honor. TENNESSEE RIVER FRESHWATER PEARL MINI-THEATRE AND MUSEUM, FARM, JEWELRY SHOWROOM AND PEARL TOUR The only freshwater pearl culturing operation in North America is open seven days a week, year round, as featured in Southern Living Magazine. Brief tours available to walk-ins, or take a 4-5 hour guided journey through the history of freshwater pearls (reservations only). Located minutes from I-40, Exit 133. 731-584-7880 or 800-2257469 or visit www.TennesseeRiverPearls.com.
THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY MUSEUM AND CIVIL WAR FORT - Located high above Waverly in a beautifully restored mansion, the museum houses a fine collection of Indian and Civil War memorbilia. The Civil War Fort, directly behind the museum, boasts a very well-preserved rifle pit. Located at 201 Fort Drive, Waverly. 931-296-1099 PARIS-HENRY COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER - Established in 1989, the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center is housed in Cavitt Place, the most prestigious mansion in Paris when it was built in 1916. Cavitt Place retains its original painted glass windows, marble staircase and floors, ceiling and wall murals, and mahogany woodwork. This Italian Renaissance two-story home was called by one state historical expert “the jewel in the crown of Paris,” and is situated in the North Poplar Historic District. Located at 614 North Poplar Street in Paris. 731642-1030. TENNESSEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - Home for many species of animals, including bald eagles. Offering unparalleled wildlife viewing year-round. Seasonal quota hunts for whitetail deer, and non-quota hunts for turkey, raccoon, and squirrel are popular. Starting at Exit 133 off I-40, the 55,000 acre complex continues along Benton County/KY Lake’s eastern border on into Henry County and crossing over KY Lake into Humphreys County. Call 731-642-2091, or email: r4w_tn.tns@mail.fs.gov. BIRDSONG RESORT, MARINA AND LAKESIDE RV AND TENT CAMP-GROUND - Relax, play or fish along side the beautiful lake. Just 9 miles north of I-40 at Exit 133, this marina offers 140 slips, 65’x65’ free launching pad, fishing pier, ship’s store, boat rentals, boat sales and service, RV campground with full hook-ups and cottage rentals. Call 731-584-7880 or 800-225-7468, or visit www.BirdsongResort.com. NATCHEZ TRACE STATE PARK Something for everyone. Picturesque area with four lakes for anglers to choose from. Pin Oak Lodge offers full-service lodging with free continental breakfast for guests of lodges and cabins. Also rustic cabins, group lodge, camping, and primitive camping are available. Restaurant located
at lodge, open 7-days a week. Also row boats and pedal boat rentals, along with swimming and numerous trails for hiking, jogging, or horseback riding. CAMDEN SPEEDWAY - Located at 500 U.S. Hwy. 70 Bypass featuring a dirt track that is three-eighths of a mile from start to finish. The speedway has many categories of stock car racing including Super Street, Slow & Fast Street, Pure Street, Mini-Stock and IMCA Open Wheel. 731-584-0100. FIDDLERS’ JAMBOREE - Held annually the third week in April at the Holladay School, located at 148 Stokes Rd., 584-2217 to participate in the Blue Grass or Fiddler’s contest. A cloggers contest is also featured. BBQ dinners, games and a parade. FORT DONELSON NATIONAL MILITARY PARK - Located in Dover, Tennessee, Fort Donelson illuminates a crucial Civil War battle in which General U.S. Grant first gained fame. Stand at the cannon emplacements on the Cumberland River Bluff and imagine the bombardment of gunboats below. Find out why the Federals threw away their coats and blankets when a snowstorm was coming. LORETTA LYNN’S DUDE RANCH - Take a tour of the Coal Miner’s daughter’s plantation home, see a replica of her humble family home, or relax and enjoy country music at its best. Civil War reenactments, motorcycle races, concerts, and many more events are offered year-round. From I-40, east to Exit 143 on Hwy. 13N, travel just a few miles to 44 Hurricane Creek Road, follow signs. For more info. 931296-7700, www.lorettalynn. com. HOLLOW ROCK - The town of Hollow Rock gets its name from a massive rock situated just off the railroad tracks running through the town. What used to shelter vagabonds jumping the train, and now boasts a small park. GORDON BROWNING MUSEUM AND GENE ALOGIC AL LIBRARY - Museum features the life and political career of former governor Gordon Browning. 640 Main St., N., McKenzie. 731-3523510.
BIRDSONG DRIVE-IN THEATER Fun, relaxing outdoor movie entertainment for the entire family. Enjoy newly released (first run movies) on the big screen under the stars. Our concession menu will certainly top off the night. Located south of Camden on Shiloh Church Rd, just off HWY 641. Movie info, directions and more at www.birdsongdrivein.com or call our info line at 731-584-8787. LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES - A USDA Forest Service, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area consists of 170,000 acres of wildlife, history and outdoor recreation surrounded by 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline. While there, visit nearby Fort Donelson. 270-924-2000 or visit www.lbl.org. THE EIFFEL TOWER - The 60 ft. structure stands proudly in Paris, Tenn. just north of Benton County on Hwy. 641. See this while visiting the World’s Biggest Fish Fry, a week-long event held the last week in April. 731-642-3431 for more info. PARIS LANDING STATE RESORT PARK - Paris Landing State Park is 841 acres located on the western shore of the Tennessee River on Kentucky Lake. The park sits on the widest part of the lake, making it the perfect location for water sports such as fishing, boating, swimming, and water-skiing. The park also offers a beautiful and challenging Par 72, 18-hole golf course. The park pro shop provides golfing supplies, lessons, rental clubs, and carts. CASEY JONES VILLAGE, HOME & MUSEUM - The life of John Luther “Casey” Jones, a courageous railroad engineer, is highlighted at the Casey Jones Home & Museum. Attractions include the Old Country Store, an 1890s style ice cream parlor/soda shop, a train store, an amphitheater, Wildlife in Wood studio, The Shoppes at Casey Jones Village and the Southwest Tennessee Tourist Information Center. Located in Jackson, Exit 80A off I-40, approx. 55 miles west of Benton County. “THE DIXIE” CARTER PERFORMING ARTS AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT CENTER - Located downtown Huntingdon, The late actress Dixie Carter, McLemoresville native, and her husband Hal Holbrook were instrumental in developing the center that brings a venue of performances throughout the year. 731-986-2100. www.dixiepac.net
Camden Lions
8/19 ..... Waverly ................ A 8/26 ..... East Hickman........ H 9/1 ....... Huntingdon .......... H 9/9 ....... McEwen ............... H 9/16 ..... Westview .............. A
9/23 ..... Riverside............... A 9/30 ..... Houston Co. ......... H 10/7 ..... Fairview ............... A 10/14 ... Union City ............ A 10/28 ... Gibson Co............. H
Henry Co. Patriots
8/19 ..... Summit ................. A 8/26 ..... Beech ................... H 9/2 ....... Kenwood .............. A 9/9 ....... Brentwood............ A 9/16 ..... Clarksville NW ...... H
9/23 ..... South Gibson ........ A 9/30 .... Springfield ............ A 10/7 ..... Paducah Tilghman H 10/21 ... Clarksville NE ....... H 10/28 ... Portland................ A
Hollow Rock-Bruceton Tigers 8/19 ..... West Carroll .......... A 8/26 ..... Humboldt ............. H 9/1 ....... Gleason ................ H 9/16 ..... McEwen ............... A 9/23 ..... Hickman Co. ......... H
9/30 ..... South Fulton ......... H 10/7 ..... Greenfield............. A 10/14 ... Perry Co................ A 10/21 ... McKenzie.............. A 10/28 ... Dresden ................ A
Huntingdon Mustangs
8/19 ..... McKenzie.............. H 8/26 ..... South Side ............ A 9/1 ....... Camden ................ A 9/9 ....... Riverside............... H 9/16 ..... Houston Co. ......... H
9/23 ..... Milan .................... A 9/30 ..... Gibson Co............. H 10/7 ..... Westview .............. H 10/21 ... Trenton Peabody ... A 10/28 ... Union City ............ A
McKenzie Rebels
8/19 ..... Huntingdon .......... A 8/26 ..... Chester Co. ........... H 9/2 ....... South Fulton ......... H 9/9 ....... Obion Co. ............. H 9/16 ..... Perry Co................ A
9/22 ..... West Carroll .......... A 9/30 ..... Dresden ................ A 10/7 ..... Gleason ................ H 10/21 ... HR-Bruceton ......... H 10/28 ... McEwen ............... A
Waverly Tigers
8/19 ....Camden ................. H 8/26 ....Columbia Academy H 9/2 ......Sycamore ............... H 9/9 ......McNairy Central ..... H 9/16 ....White House .......... A
9/23 ....Stewart Co. ............ A 10/7... White House Heritage ..A 10/21 ..Cheatham Co. ........ H 10/28 ..Fairview ................. H
West Carroll War Eagles
8/19 ..... HR-Bruceton ......... H 8/26 ..... Gleason ................ A 9/2 ....... Humboldt ............. H 9/9 ....... South Fulton ......... A 9/16 ..... Halls ..................... H
9/22 ..... McKenzie.............. H 9/30 ..... Lake Co. ............... A 10/14 ... Greenfield............. A 10/21 ... Scotts Hill ............. A 10/28 ... Trenton Peabody ... H