This was such a fun way to end our first exciting day in Farragut!Īfter a quick breakfast at our hotel, we set out early to start our next day in East Tennessee. An acoustic guitar paired with a Southern twang rang through the cozy space, and rapturous applause from the other diners punctuated each song. Matilda had a little dance in her step as we got to our table-I guess her legs weren’t as tired as mine-and we quickly decided on a pizza and some drinks before turning our attention to the local musician playing. And lucky for us, this neighborhood restaurant and bar had live music playing when we walked through the door. We learned that the second Governor of Tennessee, Archibald Roane, is also laid to rest here, which shouldn’t have surprised us given the rich history of the area.Īn acoustic guitar paired with a Southern twang rang through the cozy space.Īll that walking definitely built up an appetite, and we found the perfect place to fit the theme of our first day-The Admiral Pub. The last stop on the trail is the Pleasant Forest Cemetery, where many of the early pioneer settlers of the community are buried. Just a few steps away is a Civil War Trails marker with more information regarding the Battle of Campbell Station when the Union Army successfully defended against a brutal Confederate attack. Historical markers around the plaza tell the history of Admiral Farragut, and in the center is a life-sized-plus bronze statue of the Admiral-the first statue created of him in more than 100 years. The Farragut Museum is the next stop, which we explored already, but realized we had overlooked the Admiral Farragut Plaza. The Inn is surrounded by McGill Plaza, which includes additional information on the history of the original settlement, the Civil War Battle of Campbell Station and the families that have owned the inn/house before the town acquired it. Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States, was a frequent visitor to the Inn, and Louis Phillipe, who would become the King of France, was also a guest. Stop #2 is Campbell Station Inn, which we learned is one of the first inns in Tennessee and provided shelter for both Union and Confederate wounded soldiers during the Civil War.
Here, informational signs are placed around the park to give insight into the people, places and events that make this area significant to United States’ history. This cute park has pathways in every direction, and the sounds of the creek flowing through just added to the appeal. I required little convincing and we were off to the first stop: Founder’s Park. With the weather being absolutely gorgeous and Matilda wanting to take in the sunny day, she suggested the Farragut History Walk. Even after checking into our hotel, I still had an itch to discover the area’s history.
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