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Outdoor Enthusiasts

Enjoy the spectacular Tennessee outdoors to the fullest when you stay at the Franklin-Pearson House. Admire the water-carved beauty of Natural Bridge, see incredible waterfalls at the South Cumberland Recreation Area, burn a few calories on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail., or (for real enthusiasts!) see the Walls of Jericho.

The Cumberland Plateau also offers some breathtaking scenic overlooks including Memorial Cross, Greens View, and Morgan's Steep. The innkeeper can also give you directions to some of the areas most scenic back roads.

Fisherman will enjoy the vast number of favorite spots on Tims Ford Lake and Woods Reservoir, all within a short drive from here. Those in search of a gentle thrill may want to check out the canoe and kayak rentals available on the Elk River in nearby Kelso, Tennessee.

You can also bring your clubs and spend a day on the green surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery. The Franklin-Pearson House is located only 20 miles from the Bear Trace Golf Course at Tims Ford State Park. Sewanee's Golf Course is only 7 miles "up the mountain" and the Scenic Golf Course is located in nearby Decherd on Highway 50.



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