Lynchburg (Tennessee)
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Lynchburg is a small community in Tennessee. It is contained within Moore County, with which it forms a consolidated government.Get in
By plane
- Smyrna Airport, +1-615-459-2651, is a reliever airport for BNA about from Lynchburg, a 1-hour and 15-min drive.
- Huntsville International Airport (HSV), +1-256-772-9395, is a commercial airport about from Lynchburg, a 1½-hour drive.
- Nashville International Airport (BNA), +1-615-275-1675, is a commercial airport about from Lynchburg, a 1½-hour drive.
- John C. Tune Airport, +1-615-350-6551, is a general aviation airport about from Lynchburg, a 1½-hour drive.
- Chattanooga Airport (CHA), +1-423-855-2200, is a commercial airport about from Lynchburg, a 2-hour drive.
By car
Lynchburg is located between two interstate highways, I-65 (north–south) and I-24 (northwest–southeast). Lynchburg can be reached from I-24 via Tennessee State Route 55 (Lynchburg Highway) through Manchester and Tullahoma or from I-65 via U.S. Route 64 (Pulaski Highway) through Fayetteville to Tennessee State Route 55.Get around
As no public transportation is available, getting around by car or on foot is your best bet. Free parking is readily available at local businesses. The distillery is along the main highway going through town, so walking there is not advised, but you can explore the square and surrounding buildings on foot.
See
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phone: +1-931-759-6357address: 133 Lynchburg HighwayThis distillery still makes Tennessee Sour Mash Whisky the way Mr. Daniel did. A variety of guided tours are available, one of which is open to all ages, while others are only for adults 18 years and older. The adults-only tours include tastings for those 21 years and up.
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Lynchburg Historic District
address: 196 Main StSeveral dozen buildings built as early as 1850 in downtown Lynchburg make up the Lynchburg Historic District which is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. -
Moore County Courthouse and Jail
phone: +1-931-993-1791address: 231 Main StBuilt in the late 1800s, the courthouse and old jail (which now serves as a museum) are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Do
Look at the historic downtown buildings, and explore stores around the town square.
Buy
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Lynchburg Cake and Candy Company
phone: +1-931-759-7441address: 134 Cashion RdThis bakery is known for its Jack Daniel's Whiskey Cake, Lynchburg Whiskey Balls, and Lynchburg Whiskey Praline Pecans which are available for purchase in the store. Free tours available daily. -
Lynchburg Hardware & General Store
phone: +1-931-759-4200address: 160 Craig StThis store sells a variety of Jack Daniel's branded merchandise such as t-shirts, mugs, glassware, barrel furniture, and other keepsakes.
Eat
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phone: +1-931-759-5760address: 105 Mechanic St SFeatures a menu of barbecued pulled pork, ribs, and chicken, as well as sides such as vinegar slaw, baked beans, and potato salad. Tables and chairs in the dining area are made from Jack Daniel's barrels.
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phone: +1-931-759-5180address: 217 Main StOffers a variety of barbecue styles as well as pizza. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
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phone: +1-931-632-5044address: 177 Main StFeatures a wide menu which includes hamburgers, pulled pork barbecue, fried shrimp, and biscuits and gravy.
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Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House
phone: +1-931-759-7394address: 295 Main StTraditional down-home southern meals include fried chicken, meatloaf, creamed corn, fried okra, and cornbread. Meals are served family style at set prices with about a dozen guests at each table. Reservations are recommended. -
Southern Perks
phone: +1-931-759-5552address: 10 Short StA combination coffee shop, bakery, and bistro with a menu that includes a Buffalo chicken salad, Mexican pizza, and fish po'boys.
Drink
Moore is a dry county even though the Jack Daniels Distillery is here, so you have to drive to Tullahoma to get alcohol by the drink. Bottles of Jack Daniel's can be purchased at the distillery gift shop.
Sleep
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phone: +1-931-438-8860address: 123 Mulberry StThree bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, screened-in porch and deck.
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phone: +1-931-224-8735address: 345 Main St2 bedrooms available. No pets. Cash only.
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phone: +1-931-759-5995address: 423 Majors Blvd (Hwy 55)25 bedrooms. 24-hour front desk. Daily housekeeping. Pet friendly.
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phone: +1-931-438-8464address: 56 Mechanic StThis cottage was built as the town jail in 1865. It offers 3 bedrooms. An adjacent property, Mulberry Manor, has 2 bedrooms and is pet-friendly.
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Old Dr. Cox Farm Bed and Breakfast
phone: +1-931-759-4392address: 378 Duckbranch Rd, FayettevilleHas a working cattle farm. Served as a Confederate Civil War hospital after construction in the 1840s. -
The Tolley House Bed and Breakfast
phone: +1-931-759-7263address: 1253 Main St2 bedrooms available, each with private full bathrooms.
Go next
- Nashville - Music City U.S.A., Country music capital of the world, and the State Capitol
- Winchester is 30 minutes away and there is Tims Ford Lake, a huge mecca for water sports.