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Address and Phone:
208 E. Public Sq.
Centerville, TN 37033

Phone: (931) 729-5774

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Grinder's Switch Center

City: Centerville, TN
Region: Middle Tennessee

Known as the hometown of Minnie Pearl, the imaginary spinster of Sara Colley Cannon. In the early 1900s, Grinder's Switch was a shipping town. Museum and gift shop. Memorabilia, artifacts and other items.

From Nashville, take I-40 W., exit 148. Turn left on Hwy. 50 and go 12 miles, sign on left.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Hohenwald Municipal Golf Course

Historic Blackburn Farmstead & Pioneer Museum

Keg Springs Winery

Centerville Historic Town Square

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Natchez Trace Bed & Breakfast Reservation Service

Days Inn

Ridgetop Bed & Breakfast

The Springhouse Inn & Country Store, Inc.

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 6, 2009 - Nov 8, 2009
Tennessee Numismatic Society Fall Coin & Currency Show
Location: Chattanooga, TN

Date: Nov 7, 2009 - Nov 8, 2009
Dickson's Christmas in the Country
Location: Dickson, TN

Date: Nov 7, 2009 - Nov 8, 2009
Christmas in the Country
Location: Dickson, TN

Date: Nov 7, 2009 - Nov 8, 2009
Holiday Bazaar
Location: Greeneville, TN

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