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BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Cumberland Country Store

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Real Estate Agent with Tennessee Recreational Properties

The quintessential Visitors to the Big South Fork National Park in Jamestown, Tennessee, traveling up State Highway 127 north, will feel the tug as they approach the Cumberland Country Store in Clarkrange. Heads turn and the car slows…

Who can resist a "hole in the wall" country store, with its wagon wheels, milk crates, antique tools, old bottles and massive pieces of furniture?

There's something in there for everyone and browsers rarely leave empty handed. Some of the "repro" items are just amusing and make great souvenirs and mementos of a trip to Tennessee. I love the bag that reads "Ain't nothin' like a mint julep and a joint!" (and I've seen it made into curtains in more than one cabin.)

Ya' just gotta' laugh!

It gets better the farther into the store you go. There in the back is the 50's Café, with its black-and-white tiled floor, soda fountain chairs and Elvis Presley rock n' roll theme. If you're looking for a big ole' burger and fries, that's where you get great food at a great price; you won't go away hungry and you certainly won't have room for a banana split.

This is a popular stop on the way up Highway 127 to Big South Fork

 

That's a favorite lunch spot for locals too who know a good thing when they see it!

For information about Big South Fork real estate or horse properties in Jamestown, Tennessee, go to www.trailridersrealestate.com

There's also a lot of information about the area on Tennessee Recreational Properties' website.

Comments (11)

Kim Sellers
Lake Arrowhead, CA Coldwell Banker - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Lake Arrowhead Realtor - BRE#01412099 - Lake Arrow

What a quaint store.  I love it.  Great local post for people in your area.

Aug 11, 2010 04:03 AM
Doris Freeman
Zach Taylor Real Estate - Gallatin, TN
Broker/Agent, 615-961-7799

I've never been there, I will definitely stop next time we are in that area.  Thanks

Aug 11, 2010 04:04 AM
Sue Neff
Tennessee Real Properties - Jamestown, TN
Principal Broker, Jamestown, TN

Bought a beautifully afgan there years ago - still use it every winter. Prices are reasonable for crafted handwork. Great post.

Aug 12, 2010 01:04 AM
Leslie Helm
Tennessee Recreational Properties - Jamestown, TN
Real Estate For Trail Riders

Hi, Kim. Thanks. It's your basic "tourist trap" but they do a lot of business! I've bought a few things there and have had more than a few great lunches!

Aug 12, 2010 10:11 AM
Leslie Helm
Tennessee Recreational Properties - Jamestown, TN
Real Estate For Trail Riders

Hi, Doris. Yes, absolutely. Arrive hungry; leave full!

Aug 12, 2010 10:12 AM
Leslie Helm
Tennessee Recreational Properties - Jamestown, TN
Real Estate For Trail Riders

Hi, Sue. Thanks for the compliment. High praise, coming from you.

Aug 12, 2010 10:13 AM
Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS
Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC
Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

I've got to say that your post makes me want to plan a day trip over just to visit the Cumberland Country Store! This place is right up our alley and after checking out all the "treasures" Lee can have a burger and I'll have the banana split.

Aug 15, 2010 03:54 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

What a great place!  I would love to go there, and maybe when I visit my good friend Leslie some day she will take me there!  Even the people inside look like they are from another time!

Aug 15, 2010 12:31 PM
Leslie Helm
Tennessee Recreational Properties - Jamestown, TN
Real Estate For Trail Riders

Hi, Lee and Carol. Your posts make me want to plan a day trip to Murphy NC, too!

Aug 16, 2010 03:52 AM
Leslie Helm
Tennessee Recreational Properties - Jamestown, TN
Real Estate For Trail Riders

Hi, Sharon. I took the picture of the folks in the cafe about a week ago...it was the first day of "The World's Longest Yard Sale" which stretches from MI to AL over a four-day period...I'll bet they were happy to find a place to sit down!

Aug 16, 2010 03:59 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Leslie, you have been *featured* in today's Tuesday Travelogue! 

                                            

 

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