Here are eight of the best small towns inTennessee.
Jonesborough
Jonesborough is small in size but big in appeal.
Shop wares from local and regional artisans at November’s annualMade Around Here Market.
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Christmas in Olde Jonesborough is another highlight.
Granville
Granvilleis perhaps the definition of a hidden gem.
Nicknamed “Tennessee’s Mayberry Town,” Granville is about 90 minutes east of Nashville by car.
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Perched on the banks of the Cumberland River, it offers the slow and friendly pace of yesteryear.
you could check out theRhea County Courthousewhere it was conducted, now home to the Scopes Trial Museum.
Look no further than Hohenwald, where all your wildest Tennessee dreams can come true.
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Located about one hour, 45 minutes southwest of Nashville by car, Hohenwald offers a lot to do.
Today, the downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places.
TheOld Jail MuseumandLynchburg Cake and Candy Companyare also popular attractions.
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