Branchwater Distillery is founded by Bud Kelley, a local master distiller. His belief in “the old way” of distilling, sets his moonshine above the rest.
Stop by the Distillery on Downtown Winchester square and try their local moonshine for $1 a shot, or try one of their specialty frozen concoctions.
Don't forget to stock up on Branchwater apparel & grab a picture of the famed copper still named after Bud's grandfather, "Dave".
Stop by the Franklin Co. Farmers Market for your locally grown veggies, fresh meat, hand crafted goodies, flowers and so much more.
Want to set up at the market? Contact 931-967-2741.
Hours of operation: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 7 am - 1 pm
The Winchester town square has undergone exciting renovations, energizing the area and preserving its history.
Take a walk around historic Downtown and check out the unique shops, restaurants, movie theater, painted murals or one of the many community events they host every year.
Downtown Winchester was certified as a Tennessee Main Street Community in 2014.
Come and "Discover more by the Lakeshore."
The smell of fresh popcorn will draw you into this two-screen historic theatre located in Downtown Winchester.
Open since September 14, 1950, it has since been completely remodeled with digital projectors and surround sound.
Shows nightly at 7 pm, 7pm & 9:15 pm on Friday & Saturday, and matinees at 2 & 4:15 on Saturday and Sunday.
Located on the Tims Ford Reservoir, the 1,321-acre Tims Ford State Park sits in the shadows of the Cumberland Plateau in Winchester, TN and is packed with family fun!
You can find hiking trails, a huge swimming pool, playground, cabins, and developed campsites for the perfect time spent outdoors. The State Park offers weekend programs during the summer months for families like Birds of Prey feeding, Canoeing and Junior Ranger Camps.
The park also includes a golf course and marina! See more information on these in our Recreation section.
Harvey's Garden was created in 2003 to honor Harvey Templeton.
The 34-acre garden is open daily for the public to enjoy a nice walk on the rock lined path, or sit and take in the beautiful atmosphere.
The 60-foot Sewanee Memorial Cross sits on the edge of a bluff on the campus of The University of the South. The breathtaking view of the Franklin County valley is one that you don't want to miss.
The Cross was constructed in August 1922 as a memorial to all who died in "The war to end all wars." You can find multiple plaques at the base of the cross honoring those brave men & women.
You can access a one-mile hiking trail that will take you to Morgan's Steep, another gorgeous overlook.
The University of the South is located in Sewanee on a 13,000-acre campus (also known as "The Domain" atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau.
They offer 38 majors, 44 minors, 15 special programs, and pre-professional programs in business, health/medicine, education, engineering, and law.
Sewanee students are provided funding for a summer internship or research fellowship, a semester-long study-abroad opportunity at no additional tuition cost, and the ability to graduate with one major in four years.
In the heart of the campus stands the beautiful All Saints’ Chapel and Shapard Tower. You can read the University’s history in the stained-glass windows in the chapel or marvel at a Sunday afternoon performance of the 56 bell Leonidas Memorial Carillon contained in the 143-foot high Shapard Tower.
Guided tours of the campus and All Saints’ Chapel are available through the University’s Office of Public Relations, 931-598-1286.