Chris’s Guidebook for CHL Area
Fun Things to Do at Center Hill Lake!
As a local here at Center Hill Lake, these are some of our favorite places/experiences here!
Guided kayak & canoe rentals/tours down the Caney Fork River. They will bus you to the river & pick you back up after!
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Kanootit Caney-joella
17055 Smithville HwyGuided kayak & canoe rentals/tours down the Caney Fork River. They will bus you to the river & pick you back up after!
Rent a pontoon boat for the day, walk the docks, shop their store full of CHL merchandise, & enjoy a great meal on the dock as well as live music some weekends!
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Hurricane Marina
1287 Floating Mill RdRent a pontoon boat for the day, walk the docks, shop their store full of CHL merchandise, & enjoy a great meal on the dock as well as live music some weekends!
Goat farm and dairy which includes a market. You will find fresh meats and goat cheese as well as handmade lotions and soaps. Baby goat cuddling is available from 10-5 every day but Sunday. Farm tours at 10:30 and 2 every day but Sunday. Visit harmonylanefarms.com for additional info
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Harmony Lane Farm and Creamery
285 Harmony LnGoat farm and dairy which includes a market. You will find fresh meats and goat cheese as well as handmade lotions and soaps. Baby goat cuddling is available from 10-5 every day but Sunday. Farm tours at 10:30 and 2 every day but Sunday. Visit harmonylanefarms.com for additional info
Local craft beer is available at the Burlap Room which is located at Bert Driver's Nursery on Hwy 70. Great live music and food trucks are also available on various weekends.
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The Burlap Room Beer Garden and Taphouse
175 Hurricane Ridge RdLocal craft beer is available at the Burlap Room which is located at Bert Driver's Nursery on Hwy 70. Great live music and food trucks are also available on various weekends.
Located on Hwy 56 in Smithville, TN is the Appalachian Center for Craft which is a satellite campus of Tennessee Tech University. Take some time to view the free rotating exhibitions of the regional artists' work, visit the retail gallery for an opportunity to purchase one of a kind, hand made items or consider signing up for a future workshop. You can also grab a great breakfast or lunch at the Blue Water Grill on the Hill which is located in the craft center or dinner which is served on Friday and Saturday nights. If you go, be sure to take some time to stop at the overlook to the right as you drive up.
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Appalachian Center for Craft
1560 Craft Center DrLocated on Hwy 56 in Smithville, TN is the Appalachian Center for Craft which is a satellite campus of Tennessee Tech University. Take some time to view the free rotating exhibitions of the regional artists' work, visit the retail gallery for an opportunity to purchase one of a kind, hand made items or consider signing up for a future workshop. You can also grab a great breakfast or lunch at the Blue Water Grill on the Hill which is located in the craft center or dinner which is served on Friday and Saturday nights. If you go, be sure to take some time to stop at the overlook to the right as you drive up.
Isn't this the real reason everyone comes here??? Kayak, canoe, hike, fish or take a boat out and enjoy the prettiest lake in TN. Don't have a boat?? You can rent one from any of the local marinas.
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Center Hill Lake
Isn't this the real reason everyone comes here??? Kayak, canoe, hike, fish or take a boat out and enjoy the prettiest lake in TN. Don't have a boat?? You can rent one from any of the local marinas.
Local winery with free wine tastings, this winery has local wines that are phenomenal! They also have a small-plate restaurant and you can eat on the terrace. Delicious!
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DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards
600 Lance DrLocal winery with free wine tastings, this winery has local wines that are phenomenal! They also have a small-plate restaurant and you can eat on the terrace. Delicious!
Another favorite local winery with local wines from the Cumberland Plateau!
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Cellar 53 Winery
115 Oak View Dr EAnother favorite local winery with local wines from the Cumberland Plateau!
Waterfalls, hiking, and be sure to visit Foglight Foodhouse nearby for libations!
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Rock Islandin osavaltionpuisto
82 Beach RdWaterfalls, hiking, and be sure to visit Foglight Foodhouse nearby for libations!
Hiking & waterfalls to enjoy the great outdoors! Hike is moderate level. Try the catfish at their restaurant!
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Burgess Fallsin osavaltionpuisto
4000 Burgess Falls DrHiking & waterfalls to enjoy the great outdoors! Hike is moderate level. Try the catfish at their restaurant!
Best coffee & friendliest baristas in town! Live music some nights as well.
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BUTTON WILLOW GENERAL STORE
114 W Main StBest coffee & friendliest baristas in town! Live music some nights as well.
Super cool brewery & outdoor garden to hang out, this is tucked away in the country right by the river. Taste-testing their brews of the day is free!
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Calfkiller Brewing Company
1839 Blue Springs RdSuper cool brewery & outdoor garden to hang out, this is tucked away in the country right by the river. Taste-testing their brews of the day is free!
Tour Short Mountain Distillery, taste local moonshine, & the dining is exceptional! Their Apple Pie Moonshine is amazing, and you can do a taste-test at your table during your meal for $5. Sunday Brunch here is our favorite, try the chicken & waffle sliders or the Greek Omelet!
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Short Mountainin tislaamo
8280 Short Mountain RdTour Short Mountain Distillery, taste local moonshine, & the dining is exceptional! Their Apple Pie Moonshine is amazing, and you can do a taste-test at your table during your meal for $5. Sunday Brunch here is our favorite, try the chicken & waffle sliders or the Greek Omelet!
Red Silo Brewing LLC
118 W 1st StCraft beers, restaurant, tastings.
Kid friendly Story Book Trail, Hiking trails, beautiful scenery. Visit the marina too!
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Edgar Evinsin osavaltionpuisto
1630 Edgar Evins State Park RoadKid friendly Story Book Trail, Hiking trails, beautiful scenery. Visit the marina too!
Lake Meadow Farm & Stables
948 Holleman Bend LnHorseback riding by the lake!
Caney Fork River Rentals
1075 Wolf Creek RdRent kayaks and kayak the river!
Happy Trails Brewery & Taproom
38 W Bockman WayLocal brews on tap!
Jig Head Brewing Company
310 Newman DrYou must try the maple beer!
Taste-testing is free, and they will even add some of their bottled mixers for amazing cocktails. My favorites are the . Blackberry Whiskey mixed with their Honeysuckle Sweet & Sour mix called the Blackberry Bramble, and their Fiery Mango Margarita Moonshine mixed with their Bloody Mary Mix. So awesome that I bought it all! Located on the historic Cookeville Square near the Blue Pig & Seven Senses restaurants
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Tennessee Legend Distillery at Maddux Place
323 E Spring StTaste-testing is free, and they will even add some of their bottled mixers for amazing cocktails. My favorites are the . Blackberry Whiskey mixed with their Honeysuckle Sweet & Sour mix called the Blackberry Bramble, and their Fiery Mango Margarita Moonshine mixed with their Bloody Mary Mix. So awesome that I bought it all! Located on the historic Cookeville Square near the Blue Pig & Seven Senses restaurants
The wines here are so good, and to sample them all is just $5. Tucked away in the countryside, this is a great place to take a picnic lunch while you sip wine and enjoy the views! Bo the Great Dane may welcome you, he is a big baby!
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Northfield Vineyards
515 Ray Cemetery RdThe wines here are so good, and to sample them all is just $5. Tucked away in the countryside, this is a great place to take a picnic lunch while you sip wine and enjoy the views! Bo the Great Dane may welcome you, he is a big baby!
Smithville Golf Club
430 Golf Club DrPublic golf course, excellent per my friends that play.
See the lake from a historic biplane often piloted by country music star Aaron Tippin!
TN Flying Machines
826 Airport RdSee the lake from a historic biplane often piloted by country music star Aaron Tippin!
Smithville Golf Club
430 Golf Club DrVery nice public golf course.
AMC Highland 12
1181 S Jefferson AveMy Favorite Restaurants
As a Center Hill Lake local, we have some favorite eating places that are off the beaten path as well as near town.
Great little restaurant near Sligo Marina. They serve lunch and dinner Tues - Sat. Check out their specials up on the boards and be sure to try their smoked wings. Local craft beer is on tap as well
Hillcrest Restaurant
7035 Sparta HwyGreat little restaurant near Sligo Marina. They serve lunch and dinner Tues - Sat. Check out their specials up on the boards and be sure to try their smoked wings. Local craft beer is on tap as well
Most popular marina on CHL! Located at Hurricane Marina on the docks, they serve great food right on the docks where the view can't be beat! Open Thursday - Sunday in the Spring and Summer, but closed in the late Fall & Winter.
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Blue Water Grille
1287 Floating Mill RdMost popular marina on CHL! Located at Hurricane Marina on the docks, they serve great food right on the docks where the view can't be beat! Open Thursday - Sunday in the Spring and Summer, but closed in the late Fall & Winter.
Food truck with the best BBQ in town! Located at the main intersection of Hwy 56 & Hwy 70 in Smithville in the Mapco parking lot. Get there early because he sells out quickly.
Fireman One BAR-B-QUE
801 West Broad StreetFood truck with the best BBQ in town! Located at the main intersection of Hwy 56 & Hwy 70 in Smithville in the Mapco parking lot. Get there early because he sells out quickly.
Great lake vibe, enjoy food, drinks & live music some weekends.
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Sligo Marina
350 Sligo RdGreat lake vibe, enjoy food, drinks & live music some weekends.
Amazing food, some of the best around so there is always a line when they open at 5. Located at Rock Island, go visit the state park and stop by to eat. Great view on the river!
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Foglight Foodhouse
275 Power House RdAmazing food, some of the best around so there is always a line when they open at 5. Located at Rock Island, go visit the state park and stop by to eat. Great view on the river!
Smithville Donuts
306 W Broad StLocal favorite place for doughnuts!
Old fashioned soda fountain with great hamburgers, salads, sandwiches & of course ice cream floats!
F Z Webb & Sons Pharmacy
608 S Congress BlvdOld fashioned soda fountain with great hamburgers, salads, sandwiches & of course ice cream floats!
Reminds you of being in a ski lodge, Twisted Oaks offers great local bands, awesome burgers, wings, & flat bread pizza. Full bar and local craft beers on tap.
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Twisted Oaks
3349 Nashville HwyReminds you of being in a ski lodge, Twisted Oaks offers great local bands, awesome burgers, wings, & flat bread pizza. Full bar and local craft beers on tap.
Must make a reservation, this is the best fine dining & cuisine around! With a reservation, they will allow you to walk to waterfalls & see the old mill.
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Evins Mill
1535 Evins Mill RdMust make a reservation, this is the best fine dining & cuisine around! With a reservation, they will allow you to walk to waterfalls & see the old mill.
Live bands during the summer, this is a cool spot to enjoy food, drinks & great views of the lake!
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Fishlipz Resort at Pates Ford Resort & Marina LLC
6323 Jefferson RdLive bands during the summer, this is a cool spot to enjoy food, drinks & great views of the lake!
Sunday Brunch is amazing, as well as lunch & dinner on the weekends. Dine on the patio with a view of the mountains, spectacular place!
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Short Mountainin tislaamo
8280 Short Mountain RdSunday Brunch is amazing, as well as lunch & dinner on the weekends. Dine on the patio with a view of the mountains, spectacular place!
Fine Italian dining in Cookeville. Everything is good, but the salmon is my favorite!
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Mauricio's Italian Restaurant
232 N Peachtree AveFine Italian dining in Cookeville. Everything is good, but the salmon is my favorite!
Good Southern Meat & 3 place at very reasonable prices!
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Rose Garden Restaurant
14622 Old Baxter RdGood Southern Meat & 3 place at very reasonable prices!
The Blue Pig
35 W Broad StGreat BBQ!
Seven Senses Food & Cheer
32 W Broad StGreat vibe, awesome food & drinks!
Los Lobos
106 East Broad StreetYummy Mexican food, cold beer & Margaritas!
Domino's Pizza
486 North Spring StreetOf course everyone loves pizza! They deliver to Ponder Road!
Cloverleaf Restaurant
10905 Nashville HwyGreat Southern Meat & 3 restaurant!
Hwy. 56 Market & Deli
600 N Congress BlvdGreat Greek food, right down the road!
Our favorite Mexican restaurant, they give you one free bean & cheese dip along with your salsa!
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Fiesta Jalisco Mexican Grill
130 Walmart DrOur favorite Mexican restaurant, they give you one free bean & cheese dip along with your salsa!
Enjoy Ice Cream Shop
480 West E Broad StYummy ice cream & coffee!
Cookeville Boat Dock
13800 Cookeville Boatdock RdGreat catfish at the marina!
Burgess Falls Eatery
7905 Burgess Falls RoadAfter your sightseeing, try the catfish here!
The Lipstick Pig Barbeque
326 West Broad StreetGreat local BBQ and sides!
The Lipstick Pig Barbeque
326 West Broad StreetGreat local BBQ!
Edgar Evins Marina
2100 Edgar Evins State Park RdNew marina restaurant opening summer 2022!
Cheryl's Beau Bees
108 West Walnut StreetLocal favorite lunch place in a historic building on the Smithville Square.
Singer's Landing, LLC
Amazing pizza!
Local Shopping
Great selection of merchandise for monogramming! Sherrie has a lot of CHL things, too!
Monogramming By Sherri
507 W Market StGreat selection of merchandise for monogramming! Sherrie has a lot of CHL things, too!
Creations By Donna
820 N Congress BlvdLocal florist and gift shop. Beautiful arrangements & selection of gifts.
Gorgeous, multi-colored, high end Handmade pottery bowls, platters, mugs, wine coolers, etc. All signed by the artists, and all at great prices!
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Fragrant Mushroom
15 W Bockman WayGorgeous, multi-colored, high end Handmade pottery bowls, platters, mugs, wine coolers, etc. All signed by the artists, and all at great prices!
This is my favorite place to send guests to shop, as they have local artists work for sale here including CHL signs & merchandise, pottery, paintings, salsa & dip mixes, apparel, goat milk soap, and so much more!
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BUTTON WILLOW GENERAL STORE
114 W Main StThis is my favorite place to send guests to shop, as they have local artists work for sale here including CHL signs & merchandise, pottery, paintings, salsa & dip mixes, apparel, goat milk soap, and so much more!
The Male Room
102 W Walnut StMen's Brotique gift shop!
Thrive Boutique
417 E Broad StBeautiful clothing!
Sightseeing
Kid friendly Story Book Trail is a family favorite, along with other hiking trails.
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Edgar Evinsin osavaltionpuisto
1630 Edgar Evins State Park RoadKid friendly Story Book Trail is a family favorite, along with other hiking trails.
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Many area shops & restaurants are closed Sundays & Mondays.
Check hours by visiting their Facebook page or calling.
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Marinas are open Spring - Early Fall.
Check their Facebook page or call for hours.