Rockabilly and Legends: Travel the Walking Tall Trail

Step back in time at the picturesque Collierville Town Square, lined with unique shops, local restaurants, an historic train depot and a charming bandstand gazebo. In fact, the entire downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Collierville Town Square, about 30 minutes from Memphis, has a vibrant, friendly atmosphere and serves as the cultural center of the town.

Stop in at Wolf River Cafe for a Southern meal in a cafe with a diner atmosphere. Order up Southern favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fried catfish can't be missed as well as the delicious desserts like peach or blackberry cobbler, milk shakes and chess pie. Plates of barbecue, chicken strips, shrimp and pizza are served up to get you fueled for the day's activities.

The Ghost section of the Wolf River is perfect for paddling enthusiasts wanting a challenge. The 8.4-mile section of the Wolf River is named as such because the river looks to disappear among sunken cypress trees and marshes. You can rent a canoe or kayak from outfitters such as Blues City Kayaks, Kayak Memphis Tours and Wolf River Adventure Paddling. Wolf River Adventure Paddling and Blues City Kayaks offer shuttle services on the Wolf River as well.

Make a pitstop to meander through the National Bird Dog Museum, a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to sharing the history and passion of bird dog, field trial and hunting traditions. You'll stroll through exhibits highlighting over 40 breeds of dogs, memorabilia about field trials and shooting sports as well as an eclectic Field Trial Hall of Fame, Sporting Dog Hall of Fame and Retriever Hall of Fame honoring canines and humans.

Take in some of West Tennessee's unique wilderness on biking and hiking trails that snake through Big Hill Pond State Park in Pocahontas, Tennessee. The Azalea Spring Day Loop Trail is a 2.95-mile trail that starts at the Dismal Swamp Boardwalk then takes you parallel to railroad tracks and dense forest views. Hike the Dry Ridge Trail, a 2.85-mile intermediate hiking trail that takes you around the beautiful Travis McNatt Lake, a small foot bridge and more.

Marvel at the complex art of broom making at Hockaday Handmade Brooms in Selmer, Tennessee. Jack Martin creates brooms identical to the ones his great-grandfather and grandfather made over 100 years ago, including harvesting the broomcorn by hand, drying, combing and then forming the broom. You can see broom making in action at the shop. Shop the many brooms for sale including old-fashioned round brooms, large hearth brooms and kitchen brooms as well as walking staffs and mops. 

One of the oldest family-owned restaurants in the U.S., Hagy's Catfish Hotel serves up platters of their world-famous whole Southern fried catfish, catfish filets, lemon pepper catfish and cajun catfish. The platters are always served with hushpuppies as well as your choice of French fries, a baked potato, sweet potato or steamed vegetables. Save room for dessert to try the lemon rub pie, baked at Hagy's since 1938.

Dive into the rich music history of the West Tennessee region in which you're touring at The Legends of Tennessee Music Museum. The collection celebrates the renowned accomplishments of songwriters and performers of the region including W.S. Holland, Carl Perkins, Eddy Arnold and Sonny Boy Williamson. Your ticket includes a tour from one of the trained storytellers who will guide you through the museum, sharing legendary stories about these musicians and fun facts.

Enjoy a farmstay during your road trip through West Tennessee at the idyllic Stillwaters Farm, an agritourism farm stay with a vineyard and winery. Unwind and relax with the help of adorable farm animals, a two-bedroom, one-bath cottage and workshops hosted throughout the year like candle making and cupcake decorating. Enjoy wine tastings at the pirate-themed Forty Cannons Winery onsite and a tour of the vineyard. 

Take a moment to stroll the vineyards and tour the winery at the beautiful De Terra Vineyard & Wines in Somerville, Tennessee. The 34 acres of land has a country farm house and grape vines as well as a tasting room. Daily wine tastings are available and special events include art nights and live music. Check out their calendar for more.