Talented student performers back famous guest soloists. At the Bell Buckle Cafe, it isn't just the good country cooking that draws a crowd. Area residents Charlie Louvin of the Grand Ole Opry and Maggie Vaughn, Tennessee's Poet Laureate are often found at the cafe. Lynchburg's streets echo with the sounds of strings from the Saturday morning jam sessions just off the Courthouse Square. Blessed with four distinct seasons, the region can claim its own special draw for travelers, no matter the time of year.
Spring finds wildflowers blooming and fall sets the foliage ablaze with color.
The summer months offer unbound opportunities to fish for trout or bass on scenic lakes or canoe down the Duck and Elk Rivers. State parks in the area have both easy and challenging hiking trails. The cascading water rushing over Rutledge Falls and the Short Springs Natural area outside Tullahoma are wonders to behold. Pelham's Wonder Cave, listed on the National Register, keeps things at a comfortable 56 degrees year round and offers tours by lantern light. Horse shows are held almost every weekend in the summer.