Just down the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway sits the tiny little town of Leiper’s Fork. You might miss it if you get too distracted by the massive and awesome double arch bridge, but Leiper’s Fork is so beautiful and homey that it’s worth an entire trip of its own. It’s got everything you want, from some of the best antique shops in the state to some of the best food this side of the Mississippi. You definitely won’t regret visiting.
Visit Leiper’s Fork, TN - Facebook Welcome to Leiper’s Fork, the cutest little hometown in America. Seriously, folks, this place might as well be straight out of a movie.
Derek Bruff - Flickr Barney Fife’s police car even welcomes you as you drive in to the town. It gives the whole main street a sense of old-timey charm that makes you feel like nothing bad can ever happen there.
Derek Bruff - Flickr When you go to Leiper’s Fork, you have to go to Puckett’s Grocery. They have live music nearly every night, and they serve up some of the best down home cooking you’ve ever had. You might even see someone famous!
QuesterMark - Flickr The town of Leiper’s Fork was incorporated in 1818, but the post office only operated until 1918. Since then, the town has been a stopover for travelers on the Natchez Trace, and a favorite spot of locals.
Tommy John - Flickr The town has some of the best shopping in Middle Tennessee, too. From the renowned art galleries at Copper Fox and David Arms to the legendary records at The Fork, there’s something for everyone. And the town is so small, you can walk to everything!
Kevin Oliver - Flickr Looking to spend the night? Try staying at the Pot N’ Kettle Cottage, which perfectly captures and embraces the sweet Southern charm of the town.
Tommy John - Flickr So, if you’re looking for a small town to escape to from the hustle and bustle of that Nashville city life, Leiper’s Fork is your spot. What are you waiting for?!
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Visit Leiper’s Fork, TN - Facebook
Welcome to Leiper’s Fork, the cutest little hometown in America. Seriously, folks, this place might as well be straight out of a movie.
Derek Bruff - Flickr
Barney Fife’s police car even welcomes you as you drive in to the town. It gives the whole main street a sense of old-timey charm that makes you feel like nothing bad can ever happen there.
When you go to Leiper’s Fork, you have to go to Puckett’s Grocery. They have live music nearly every night, and they serve up some of the best down home cooking you’ve ever had. You might even see someone famous!
QuesterMark - Flickr
The town of Leiper’s Fork was incorporated in 1818, but the post office only operated until 1918. Since then, the town has been a stopover for travelers on the Natchez Trace, and a favorite spot of locals.
Tommy John - Flickr
The town has some of the best shopping in Middle Tennessee, too. From the renowned art galleries at Copper Fox and David Arms to the legendary records at The Fork, there’s something for everyone. And the town is so small, you can walk to everything!
Kevin Oliver - Flickr
Looking to spend the night? Try staying at the Pot N’ Kettle Cottage, which perfectly captures and embraces the sweet Southern charm of the town.
So, if you’re looking for a small town to escape to from the hustle and bustle of that Nashville city life, Leiper’s Fork is your spot. What are you waiting for?!
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