Walking Horse Country

10/29/2026

Discover what Middle Tennessee's makers are creating!

On Wartrace's historic square, The Wartrace Emporium brings together handmade goods from regional artists and makers. Browse pottery, textiles, jewelry and artwork for gift with a local connection or something special for your own home. Take your time appreciating the creativity and craftsmanship throughout the shop!🛍️

📍Wartrace, TN
📸: Photos Provided

10/27/2026

Come hungry to Nash Family Creamery!🧀

Gourmet sandwiches, farmstead cheeses, local meats and baked goods give you plenty to explore before reaching the ice cream counter. Rooted in a fourth generation dairy farm, this stop brings the family’s work into everything from a midday meal to a scoop for the road. Give the savory side of the menu some attention on your next visit!

📍Chapel Hill, TN
📸: Experience Tennessee

10/21/2026

Make your next Bedford County outing a day on the water at Coy Gaither-Bedford Lake. 🎣 This 47 acre fishing lake offers anglers the chance to catch largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, and catfish!

Cast from the fishing pier or launch a boat to explore the lake, where fish attractors help provide habitat beneath the surface. Whether you are introducing someone to fishing or returning to a favorite pastime, it is a spot to keep on your list while visiting the Wartrace area. Bring your tackle and see what the day brings!

📍Wartrace, TN
📸: Experience Tennessee

10/20/2026

Mark your calendars 🗓️

A new Christmas tradition is taking shape in the heart of Middle Tennessee. For generations, Shelbyville’s historic Celebration Grounds have been a place where people gather, memories are made and traditions are passed down.

This Christmas, we’re adding a new chapter to that story.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland is transforming one of our community’s most treasured landmarks into a holiday destination filled with thousands of twinkling lights, ice skating, beautifully decorated historic barns, festive entertainment, family activities and experiences designed to bring people together.

Presented by this experience is rooted in a simple belief: when a community comes together with purpose, the places we already treasure can become the beginning of something extraordinary.

And the most meaningful part? This tradition isn’t being built for the community alone. It’s being built with the community, through the generosity, creativity and involvement of local industries, small businesses, organizations, volunteers and neighbors.

November 21, 2026 – January 2, 2027
📍 The Celebration Grounds | Shelbyville, Tennessee

Whether Shelbyville has always been home or you’re visiting for the very first time, there’s a place for you here. Come for the lights. Stay for the memories. Return for the tradition.

Welcome to Walking in a Winter Wonderland.

10/19/2026

For those who love pieces with a past, Ole Grapevine Antiques is worth a stop! 🕰️ Established in 1975, this longtime Bedford County shop holds an extensive collection of antique furniture, vintage jewelry, china, glassware, lamps, and collectibles.

The browsing continues outdoors with garden pieces, wrought iron furniture, and more. Whether you are searching for a particular piece or letting something unexpected catch your eye, give yourself time to look around! Add Ole Grapevine to your next Shelbyville shopping day and find a piece of the past to bring home.

📍Shelbyville, TN
📸: Morrison Visuals

10/16/2026

Make dinner the reason for your next trip. Glass Hollow Table and Tavern brings farm to table dining and southern hospitality to the downtown square, with a beautiful setting for date nights, celebrations, and catching up over a meal. Reserve a table and leave time to explore downtown before you settle in for dinner.🍽️

📍Shelbyville, TN
📸: Morrison Visuals

10/14/2026

Follow the Duck River below Normandy Dam for a great day of fishing! This stretch of water offers fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass and rock bass, with seasonal rainbow trout stocking adding another reason to return. Make it part of your next visit to the Normandy area and see what is biting!🎣

📍Normandy, TN
📸: Alaina Broyles Photography

10/08/2026

Make room in your October plans for the Webb Art and Craft Show! It returns October 17th-18th with handmade pottery, jewelry, woodwork, and plenty more to browse! Come on out and spend the weekend exploring this event and the hidden gem that Bell Buckle is!🍂

📍Bell Buckle, TN
📸: Hey Y'all

10/07/2026

😋 Mama Phillips fried pies are a Bell Buckle staple.

If you have never been to Bell Buckle, Tennessee, you are missing something special.

The small town about an hour south of Nashville is known for its old-time charm, antique shops and welcoming atmosphere.

But one of the best reasons to make the trip may be found inside the Blue Bird Antiques and Ice Cream Parlour. https://bit.ly/4hIG9lY

10/06/2026

Your next trip to Bedford County starts here! The Walking Horse Country Visitor Guide can help you find places to eat, shop, stay, and explore! Scan the QR code, visit the website, or pick a guide up in person. We would love to show you all this county has to offer, click below!🐎

www.walkinghorsecountry.com

📍Bedford County, TN
📸: Experience TN