Humphreys County Tennessee

Humphreys County, home of Loretta Lynn, is located only 65 miles from Nashville via I-40 and is nestled on the western edge of Middle Tennessee along the Tennessee River and Kentucky Lake. The Duck and Buffalo Rivers also run through the county making it one of America's favorite playgrounds for exploring, boating, hunting, fishing or just plain relaxing!

Its natural beauty surrounds you in all seasons and history abounds throughout with some well preserved Civil War sites. So whether you're hankering for good music, lots of history, or just all-around fun with friendly folks, it's here in Humphreys County.

Some area attractions follow.

Music on the Square - Waverly - Live professional musical groups every Saturday night June, July (except July 5, 2008) and August, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. downtown Waverly Court Square. There is no charge for admission. Bring your own lawn chair.

July 4, 2008 - Music at Waverly High - Highway 70 W with fireworks and fun!

Mi-De-Ga Theatre - The Mi-De-Ga Theatre is located on the Square in Waverly. The walk in theatre is family owned and operated since September 9, 1936.

Waverly Explosion Memorial Caboose - Waverly. Memorial tribute to the 1978 tragic train explosion in Waverly. Memorabilia housed in a real caboose. Open daily from dawn to dusk.

Valley Drive-In Theatre - Highway 70 West, Waverly, is one of the very few drive-in movie theatre's left. Valley-In Theatre is opened seasonally from April thru October.

Humphrey's County Museum and Civil War Fort features a military room with memorabilia from all wars, Extensive collection of Indian artifacts situated on an old Civil War fort site complete with existing rifle pits. The fort was built to protect and keep open a supply railroad to the Union army in Tennessee during the Civil War.

Loretta Lynn's Ranch and Campground - located just off I-40 features camping, cabin rentals, canoeing, fishing, hiking trails, western town, gift shop and Loretta and Mooney's century old plantation home and a museum that offers a small-scale "Country Music Hall of Fame".

The Buffalo River offers scenic canoeing suitable for the beginner and the more advanced canoeist.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, Duck River Unit near New Johnsonville provides a safe haven for winter waterfowl, and migrating shorebirds. Wildlife observation, boat ramps, and fishing and hunting in season. The refuge is over 52,000 acres on three locations.

Johnsonville State Historic Area, a 550 acre park on the eastern side of Kentucky Lake, overlooks the site of the Civil War Battle of Johnsonville. Museum, hiking trails, and picnic area with tables and grills.

Blue Creek Nature Center, a 42 acre facility two miles south of Waverly, offers hiking and jogging trails, bicycling and ATV riding (organized rides only). Picnic under the open pavilion or just sit back and relax.

The Tennessee River and Kentucky Lake borders the western side of Humphreys County and creates a sportsman's paradise with the abundance of boating, fishing, skiing or hunting.

For more information about Humphreys County, Waverly, New Johnsonville and McEwen contact: www.waverly.net/hcchamber

Humphreys County Chamber of Commerce
124 E Main Street
Waverly, Tennessee 37185
Toll Free: 1-877-296-4865
Tel: (931) 296-4865
Fax: (931) 296-2285
E-mail: hcchamber@bellsouth.net

The Waverly, Tennessee Website offers more information about this area.