Old Hickory Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
No. 5 Power Plant Road
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-4846 or 847-2395
The City of Hendersonville sits on the northern shore of Old Hickory Lake.
Old Hickory Lake was formed when Old Hickory Lock and Dam were constructed
across the Cumberland River in the 1950s. Construction started in January
1952 and was completed in June 1954. The lake filled and the project was
completed in December 1957. The lake extends 97.3 miles upstream to
Cordell Hull Lock and Dam near Carthage, Tennessee. The United States Army
Corps of Engineers maintains the dam, lock and lake. Old Hickory Lake and
the shore offers numerous recreational opportunities: hunting, fishing, boating,
camping, hiking, picnicking, water skiing, etc. The Corps of Engineers
runs a visitors center. Hunting and fishing licenses may be obtained at
any County Clerk's Office, most commercial marinas and many commercial
establishments in the area. Inquiries concerning camping and other
recreational use of the lake should be directed to the above address.
Historic Rock Castle
(615) 824-0502 (Voice)
Web Site:
www.historicrockcastle.cjb.net
A magnificent seven-level hand-hewn limestone structure on Old Hickory Lake.
The home was constructed circa 1790 and is on the National Register of Historic
Places. History: Daniel Smith was a
land surveyor who was hired by the State of North Carolina to survey land
boundaries in Middle Tennessee. He received a land grant from the State of
North Carolina as payment for his work. To claim the land, he brought his
family to this site and began construction of Rock Castle.
Tours: Tours (an admission is charged) begin at
the Visitors Center and go through the house and grounds.
Schedules: Days and hours vary by season.
Please call the number above for current hours. Rock Castle is always
closed on Mondays.
Trinity Music City, USA
One Music Village Blvd.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 826-9191 (Voice)
Tninity Music City, USA houses:
A church.
Television studios for WPGD channel 50.
Television studios for some Trinity
Broadcast Network (TBN) programs.
The Conway Twitty mansion, gardens and
fountains.
A virtual reality theater.
A gift shop.
A bistro serving a light bill of fare in
a peaceful setting.
For more information on tourism is Sumner County, please go to the Sumner
County Convention and Visitors Bureau web site.
www.sumnercountytourism.com
Historic Trousdale Place
Historic Trousdale Place is located at 183 West Main Street in
Gallatin, Tennessee. Trousdale Place was home of former Tennessee
Governor, attorney, and brigadier general in the U.S. Army, William Trousdale.
Trousdale fought in four wars and was known as "The War Horse of Sumner County."
He also served as U.S. Minister to Brazil from 1853 to 1856.
Trousdale Place was built in 1813 and is on the National
Register of Historic Places and is a non-profit organization.
The mansion is furnished in period antiques and is available to rent for
weddings, teas, receptions, meetings, reunions, luncheons, political and family
gatherings. Tour groups may be arranged by appointment only.
Proceeds benefit the upkeep and ongoing maintenance of "Historic Trousdale
Place".
For more information, please visit our web page at
www.trousdaleplace.com
