Summertown in central Tennessee is the right place to call home if you are yearning for a simpler lifestyle. The serene beauty of the softly rolling landscape, dotted with small family farmsteads, such as the Old Order Amish community in surrounding Lawrence County throws us back in time. This sparsely populated area of Tennessee is a haven for deer, turkey, dove and other game, while lakes and streams prove to be a fisherman’s paradise.
The clear spring waters of streams and lakes, where no motors can be heard, are truly a sanctuary for canoeing, swimming and fishing, or just taking a relaxing stroll along the shores in the peaceful natural environment. Tennessee home sites are of generous size here and provide plenty of privacy to make your home feel like it’s your own little kingdom.
Summertown, Tenn. can also be lots of exciting fun with a wide variety of events offering charming down-to-earth entertainment throughout the year. There are Bluegrass festivals, tractor-pulls at antique tractor shows, heritage festivals, David Crockett Days and the lively Middle Tennessee District Fair. To top it all off and tickle your taste buds, Summertown has a great Oktoberfest with beer, music, dancing and lots of cheer. For “foodies”, the State Championship Barbeque Cook-off provides delicious choices of this well-loved traditional American fare.
Southern Gospel Music originated in Laurence County and the James D. Vaughn Museum offers excellent insight into this historical facet. Music lovers will rejoice in hearing all types of traditional folk music at its best in this area.
There’s something for all your senses in Summertown. The greens and blues and the gentle sounds of this softly meandering natural beauty are waiting to rejuvenate you!
Tucked away among lakes and streams in central Tennessee’s rolling hills is a small private community where respect for the land is the guiding principle. Whispering Pines covers 430 acres and will accommodate just 60 carefully chosen homesites– many set directly on a lake. This gated community features two private, spring–fed lakes and miles of hiking trails. Within easy reach of Nashville, Whispering Pines is an ideal retreat for those who love nature and the outdoors lifestyle. ° °
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