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Fun Things to Do in Centerville!
Winery, Restaurants, Shopping, Farmer's Market, Live Music Radio Show & more!

After you look at my furniture why not stay awhile in Centerville. You can visit my neighbors up the road at the Grinder's Switch Winery and enjoy some of their award-winning wines. We also have a beautiful town square where you can find great shopping at several boutique shops. I recommend staying for lunch or supper at one of the several restaurants in town. If you come look at furniture on Saturday, you can go to the town square and be part of the live audience during the live, indoor radio broadcast of the "Grinder's Switch Hour which features country music artists and more (Free admission). I listen on the radio every Saturday in my workshop and it's a great show.


Grinder's Switch Winery (Just 2 miles from my workshop) This is a wonderful place located up the road from my workshop. It sits on a 110 acre estate with more than three acres of vineyards. It is a beautiful location to relax and enjoy part of the day. They have a great selection of whites and reds and several of their wines are award winners. Hours: Open Daily from Noon - 6:00pm, Open Sunday Noon - 5:00pm Address: 2119 Hwy 50 West Loop,Centerville Tennessee 37033 Phone: 931-729-3690 Website: www.gswinery.com

Centerville Marketplace (On the Town Square - Only 6 miles from my workshop) I like the the Marketplace because it offers two floors of items including, but not limited to - antiques, collectibles, food, books, homemade soaps, pottery, stained glass, potpourri, glassware, photography, jewelry, purses, art, children's clothing & more! My favorite spot is the bookstore that is inside the Marketplace because it contains a large selection of like -new hardbacks and paperbacks for sale at very-low prices. And I am not just saying that because my wife is the Book Lady. Hours: Open Tuesday - Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm, Saturday 10:30 - 2:30, Closed Sunday and Monday Address: 100 Church Street Phone: 931-729-4800

Totty's Bend Farm & Dairy Handcrafted Farmstead Soaps (Soaps available at the Centerville Marketplace Seen Above - 6 miles from my workshop) My wife and I love these goat milk soaps by Totty's Bend Farm and Dairy. I use a bar of "Green Thumb" goat milk soap after a day of building furniture and my wife's favorite is the "Little Lot Lavender" but they have a lot of other varieties too. We like their soaps because they're made from scratch in small batches with whole ingredients. They also have goat milk lotions and even laundry detergent. You can get them at the Centerville Marketplace which is close to my workshop. Centerville Marketplace Hours: Open Tuesday - Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm, Saturday 10:30 - 2:30, Closed Sunday Centerville Marketplace Address: 105 South Public Square Centerville Marketplace Phone: 931-729-4800 Totty's Bend Farm & Dairy Website: www.tottysbendsoaps.com

The Farmhouse Market & Cafe and The Farmhouse Bakery & Coffee Shoppe (On the Town Square - Only 6 miles from my workshop) I really love the Farmhouse. It is a great lunch time spot with a large selection of luncheon salads, deli sandwiches, wraps, panini sandwiches, grilled sandwiches and desserts. They also have tasty soups and a menu for kids too. One of my wife's favorites is the soup and salad bar and of course I love the ice cream that is served in the Bakery and Coffee Shoppe. It also has free wireless internet accessibility. So throw your laptop in your vehicle, come look at my furniture, then get a great meal and check your emails. Hours: Market & Cafe: Mon - Fri. 11:00am - 3:00pm Closed Sat. & Sun. Bakery & Coffee Shoppe: Mon - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed Sat. & Sun. Address: 407 Town Square, Centerville TN, 37033 Phone: 931-729-4129 Website: www.farmhouseonthesquare.com

Wild Duck Soup Emporium (On the Town Square - Only 6 miles from my workshop) If you like fun and cool items then you should go into this store. I love going in there because the products are hand-made by local artisians. If you want to brighten up your day, check out the tye dye clothes, hand crafted greeting cards and one-of-a-kind jewelry in the Wild Duck. Hours: Open Tuesday - Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm, Closed Sunday and Monday Address: 105 South Public Square Phone: 931-729-0690

Fish Camp Restaurant (Just past the Town Square - Only 8 miles from my workshop) Awesome fish sandwiches and fish dinners plus items for landlubbers. I highly recommend the Fish Camp. I go there when I am in town and stop in for lunch and get their fresh fish sandwiches and fries. And they have a great supper menu too. Hours: Open Tue, Wed, Thurs and Sun 11am - 8pm Open Fri. and Sat. 11am - 9pm. Closed Monday Address: 406 Highway 100 Phone: 931-729-4401

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PAPA Kay Joe's BBQ (Only 6 miles from my workshop) If you love BBQ like I do then you should have lunch or supper at my favorite place. - PAPA Kay Joe's. Great BBQ. I usually try something different each time I go. I like their smoked sandwiches and southern sandwiches plus they have BBQ ribs on Friday and Saturdays. In fact - my brother-in-law loves their ribs so much that when he visits us from St. Louis, he will only come if the trip falls on a Friday or Saturday so we can go out for ribs at PAPA Kay Joe's. And if you come to look at my furniture but you don't have time for a sit down meal - they have great take-out too. Hours: Wed - Sat.. 10:00am - 8:00pm, Closed Sun, Mon, &Tues. Address: 119 West Ward St., Centerville TN, 37033 Phone: 931-729-2131

Chestnut Hill Ranch and Bed & Breakfast (Just 12 miles from my workshop) Chestnut Hill Ranch and Bed & Breakfast is truly a country getaway. The owners restored a 1905 Farmhouse into an elegant bed and breakfast - located on a working cattle ranch. It's tucked away on 53 beautiful acres in Duck River country. They have farm tours featuring cattle, horses, mini donkeys, goats, chickens, ducks and pet pig Esmeraldato, they offer romantic getaway packages and even host weddings at the B & B. And they also offer three course dinners and group luncheons. I know the owners and they are wonderful people. You owe it to yourself to give them a call or go to their website I have listed below. Address: 3001 Browns Bend Road, Only TN, 37140 Phone: 1-931-729-0153 Website www.chestnuthillranch.com

Fondue Vintage Homewares This is a really cool company located right here in Hickman County and they sell their homewares online. I love being surrounded by creative neighbors and Mark and Nicole do amazing things with vintage wallpaper. They have collected hundreds of rolls of antique and vintage wallpapers over the years and they cover switchplates, lampshades, tissue boxes, and more. They have hundreds of designs. Check out their online store at: Website: www.fonduevintage.com Email: fonduevintage@gmail.com

Aunt T's Sweets & Eats (Just 6 miles from my workshop) One of my favorite places to pull in when I want fresh local produce is "Aunt T's". Tina, the owner, travels around Tennessee to round up the best seasonal fruits and vegetables for her customers. For the serious sweet tooth, Tina also puts together some of the best cookies, pies, and home preserved jellies I've had. Year round she is also known for great BBQ chicken & ribs and deli sandwiches. And for a regional specialty try her fried green tomato sandwich! Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am-6pm. Closed Mondays & Sundays Address: 142 North Central Avenue, Centerville, TN 37033 Phone: 931-729-3131

Four Seasons Outdoors & Sports (Just 6 miles from my workshop) This is a great place owned by Chris Hughes and it is loaded with all the hunting gear and accessories you need for year round. The store is packed with gear for any of your hunting interests. It has everything from clothing to a large selection of rifles and ammo. Hickman County is the hunting capitol of Tennessee and you can get everything you need at Chris's store. Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-7pm. Saturday 9am-6pm. Closed Sundays Address: 132 North Central Avenue, Centerville, TN 37033 Phone: 729-0600

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