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Small Town Saturday: Lynchburg, TN

I love nothing more than a Saturday spent in Small Town USA, exploring all the squares and southern communities have to offer. I truly believe the saying that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and in these communities, you will truly find the best locally owned shops out there. I have found that each town has its own charm and something unique that continuously draws you in, no matter how many times you visit. From friendly hellos, to down home cooking, you are sure to find a Saturday well spent.


Our first "Small Town Saturday" is one of the most unique small towns I have experienced yet. Nestled in the heart of the best middle Tennessee views and made up of less than 7,000 people, Lynchburg boasts a charming town square, a bed and breakfast turned family style restaurant, and a distillery that makes one of the most well known whiskeys, Jack Daniels. Grab your ladies or schedule a day date and let’s go to Moore County.


Jack Daniel’s Brewery

Tours start at 9:00am and go until 4:30pm

Choose from 1 of 4 tours


Angel’s Share (1.5 hours), includes distillery tour and a taste test after: $35

The Flight of Jack Daniel’s (1.5 hours), how JD is made a flight tasting: $30

The Dry County (70 minutes), a tour but no tasting: $25 for adults, $10 for children 9-18, and free for kids under 9

Bonded Tour, production/creation of two new bonded whiskeys, view special production areas, and get an exclusive taste of the two new expressions: $75

Plan for around 2-2.5 hours here


Visit their gift shop for gifts that prove you toured or to get some of that Jack Daniel’s whiskey by buying a personalized barrel or a shirt

  • Fun Fact: Jack Daniel’s is one of the only major distilleries that actually make their own whiskey barrels

If you visit at Christmas, there is a Christmas tree made up of some of these barrels.


Lunch: Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House

You truly cannot beat this experience. One of the coolest places I have eaten to date, and I have eaten at a lot of places. Set in a house, where diners head to separate rooms when they hear the dinner bell, this is a true southern experience you do not want to miss.


Mary Bobo's is a sit down Sunday family style dinner. You'll pass around some good ole home cooking with your party and a few other, soon to be new friends! You’ll learn all about Jack Daniels, Lynchburg, and the bed and breakfast that was Mary Bobo’s.

  • Adults, kids 10+ $29.95 plus tax

  • Kids under 10 $10.95 plus tax

Be sure to call ahead for reservations. They do take walk ins, but the rooms fill up quickly.


Please note, if you want to pay with card, you will pay when you book and you have to pay for the entire party. If you want to pay separately, pay for at least one party with reservation and bring cash for the other party.


Also bring cash to tip those servers! Many of the servers are brought in by scholarship. Ask your table host for more information!


Fun Fact: Jack Daniels ate and stayed at Miss Mary Bobo’s in his day.


While you can get other options, Sweet Tea is their specialty


Gift store on site while you wait or post your meal


After Lunch Shopping on the Historic Town Square

Walk downtown to experience the small, locally owned shops at their historic town square.


You can truly walk in a square for general stores, antique shops, leather goods, a baby store, and a wine tasting venue right in the heart of it downtown Lynchburg.


Top recommendations:

  • Velma’s Candy Store

    • Named after the owner’s grandmother, this stop is sure to hit your sweet spot

  • Cradle and Coo Baby Boutique

  • Lynchburg Hardware and General Store

  • Hunny Bunny Mercantile

  • The Perfect Picker

    • The key to every antique lovers’ heart

  • Wine tasting at Lynchburg Winery

    • Select 5ish wines to try for $6.95

      • Pay $9.95 and keep the glass

    • Take your time and sip each one, order a full glass, and/or buy your favorites when you leave

    • The location is huge, with multiple bars and seats. Rest those feet from all that walking and enjoying some fantastic wines from the vineyards in and directly around Lynchburg

Picture Pit Stop: Indian Motorcycle Lynchburg Garage

  • A great background for photo shoots, couple pictures, or an aesthetically pleasing Instagram square shot


Out of town guest? Lodging in Lynchburg

Top recommendation: Stay at a cabin or Airbnb on Tims Ford Lake: 19 minute drive

Stay in Nashville, Tennessee and commit one day to Lynchburg: 1 hour and 20 minute drive

Stay Huntsville, Alabama and commit one day to Lynchburg: 57 minute drive

  1. ** Top recommendation: Stay at a cabin or Air BnB on Tims Ford Lake

    1. 19 minute drive

There are a few options of staying in Lynchburg, I would just recommend when of the above three options first. I am a bit boujee with my lodging tastes.


Want to learn more history, see photo pit stops, and business reviews, follow along on Instagram at @heyloletsgo


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