An hour east of Memphis, “Soul Town, Tennessee” strikes a chord with music fans at the Tina Turner Museum, part of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. Exhibits on country blues pioneer “Sleepy” John Estes and other local music legends are there, too. The history lesson continues at Dunbar Carver Museum, highlighting the African American experience.
Take a Look Around
Brownsville also has a Tina Turner statue, Tennessee’s oldest synagogue and the state’s tallest freestanding sculpture. Murals guide the way around downtown’s Courthouse Square, home to The Forked Deer, The Soap Factory and KelBell’s Boutique.
Hungry? Give Lilie’s On The Square, O’Taste & See, Mr. Baby Back Restaurant, Raisin’ Cain BBQ or Backyard Bar-Be-Cue a try. The Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge beckons birders, hikers and hunters. Rockin’ Roll Hatchie Trails are ideal for mountain biking and running. Learn more at visitbrownsvilletn.com.
