Huntingdon
Around Huntingdon
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Huntingdon
Locals say Carroll-Benton
Where the rivers meet the fields
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Welcome to Carroll-Benton, where the lake is big and the towns are small. Come for the fishing, stay for the friendly folks and the slow pace. We're glad you're here.
Clubs for Huntingdon
No clubs for Huntingdon yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Huntingdon. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Huntingdon. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Kentucky Lake Huge TVA reservoir on the Tennessee River, a hub for fishing and boating.
- Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Park on the lake's western shore with hiking trails and a museum.
- Carroll County Courthouse 1900s courthouse on the square in Huntingdon.
- Benton County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Camden with a clock tower.
- Bethel University Private Christian university in McKenzie.
- Carroll County Fairgrounds Home of the annual county fair and other community events.
- Outdoors Fishing for bass and crappie on Kentucky Lake
- Outdoors Boating and water skiing on the lake
- With kids Attending the county fair
- With kids Picnicking at the lake
- Evenings Catching live music at local bars and honky-tonks
- Evenings Bonfires and cookouts by the lake
- Locals love Fishing docks on Kentucky Lake
- Locals love Small-town diners
Through the year
- Carroll County Fair July–August Week of livestock shows, carnival rides, and local food at the fairgrounds in Huntingdon.
- Benton County Fair July–August County fair in Camden with 4-H exhibits, live music, and a rodeo.
- Tennessee River Folklife Festival Fall Celebrates river culture with crafts, music, and demonstrations at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park.
- Camden Riverfest Summer Lakefront festival with boat races, food vendors, and live entertainment.
Humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The lake moderates temperatures slightly. Best: Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to be outside.
Talk like a local
- “the lake”
- Kentucky Lake
- “the river”
- Tennessee River
Getaways
- Paris, TN Home of the World's Biggest Fish Fry and a historic downtown.
- Martin, TN College town with the University of Tennessee at Martin campus.
- Murray, KY Murray State University and nearby lakes for recreation.
- Lexington, TN Small town with a historic square and local shops.
Local flavour
Rooting for Tennessee Titans (NFL), Memphis Grizzlies (NBA), Nashville Predators (NHL), Tennessee Volunteers (NCAA DI), Vanderbilt Commodores (NCAA DI)
Eat and drink
- Catfish Fried or grilled, often from Kentucky Lake
- Barbecue Slow-cooked pork, often with a vinegar‑tomato sauce
- Biscuits and gravy Breakfast staple in small-town diners
- Sweet tea The default drink at any meal
- Fried green tomatoes A Southern side dish
Where people go
- Fishing docks and marinas on Kentucky Lake Benton County borders the lake; fishing is a way of life.
- Small-town diners Gathering spots for coffee, gossip, and home cooking.
- County fairs Annual events with livestock, rides, and local food.
- Farmers markets Selling produce, preserves, and handmade goods.
- Country stores General stores that serve as community hubs.
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Nearby
Every areaParisTennesseeBig peanuts, bigger sunsets on Kentucky Lake.MartinTennesseeWhere Southern charm meets college spiritFultonKentuckyWhere the river meets the fieldsLexingtonTennesseeWhere the river bends and the fields run deep.MurrayKentuckyRacer pride and lake lifeUnion CityTennesseeHome of Reelfoot LakeJacksonTennesseeWhere the Delta hums with music and the soil grows gold.MayfieldKentuckyWarm welcomes and wide open skies
Carroll and Benton counties, TN. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.