Buddy Cannon Tennessee Music Pathways marker

Murray Franklin "Buddy" Cannon was born in Lexington, Tennessee - located approximately an hour and 42 minutes from Memphis. He is a Nashville-based songwriter, record producer, music publisher and former music label executive. Cannon is among Nashville’s most successful producers having worked with artists George Jones, Kenny Chesney, Merle Haggard, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson and John Michael Montgomery among others.

After seeing Cannon’s Tennessee Music Pathways marker, spend some time exploring Lexington and the surrounding areas. Here, you’ll find the Beech River Cultural Center & Museum which hosts exhibits on geology, Native American inhabitants, early settlers and more. There’s even a reconstructed log cabin inside. Pop in and browse the boutiques and specialty shops downtown. Reconnect in nature by booking a cozy cabin at the Natchez Trace State Park for a few days of hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, horseback riding and more.