Comments on: Columbia TN things to do

Question: Columbia TN things to do

username68 — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:38:35 -0800

I will be in the Columbia/Hohenwald, TN area this weekend and am looking for some things to do. I have been told there are lots of historical sites around and lots of plantations. The problem is that I can't seem to find much online. Does anyone know of some good things to do and see? Good restaurants would be a plus!

By: finitejest

finitejest — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:26:13 -0800

Well, as a columbia resident, I can attest to the fact that there isn't a WHOLE lot to do (though nashville is really close by)...

As far as food, I would definitely recommend a place called Santa Fe Steakhouse on route 50 by the mall.

Reasonable prices, really good food, and a really wide variety. You can't beat their yeast rolls.

By: dontrockwobble

dontrockwobble — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:50:05 -0800

There is an EXCELLENT disc golf course at Henry Horton State Park, and the Duck River is really nice for canoeing.

By: username68

username68 — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:54:55 -0800

Yeah I know there isnt MUCH to do, but thought I might give it a try! What about good drives (other than the Trace) and good sites to see -- i was told there were plantations. Do any do tours or could anyone send me information on sites to visit?

By: typewriter

typewriter — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:11:53 -0800

Hohenwald TN is the home of The Elephant Sanctuary (I know - more elephants!) If they are having a volunteer day, you can go dig fence holes, or shovel manure and generally contribute to the well-being of retired circus elephants! (Well. It's different.)

By: mostlymartha

mostlymartha — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:45:22 -0800

Ummm, when I was a teenager in near Nashville, we'd sometimes go to Hohenwald for the dig room thrift stores. If I recall correctly, Hohenwald in particular is a relatively poor area without much in the way of world class entertainment.

Henry Horton is probably a decent bet if it's warm enough to be outside. Canoeing the Duck is fun.

Also, according to ePodunk.com, the area museums are the "Historic Blackburn Farmstead & Pioneer Museum, Lewis County Museum, Meriwether Lewis Park, Grave and Monument."

Most of the good plantation-type sites (Carnton Mansion, the Hermitage, Carter House, Bellmeade Plantation) are around Nashville or nearby Franklin (my home town).