Jamestown
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Jamestown
Locals say Upper Cumberland
Where every road leads to water or woods
Tennessee OrangeForest GreenDale Hollow Blue
Welcome to the Upper Cumberland, where the hills are steep and the hospitality is warm. Whether you're here for the fishing, the bluegrass, or just the quiet, you'll find a place that feels like home.
Clubs for Jamestown
No clubs for Jamestown yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Jamestown. 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.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Jamestown. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Pickett State Park CCC-era cabins, stone bridges, and miles of trails in a rugged setting.
- Dale Hollow Lake Clear, deep reservoir famous for smallmouth bass and houseboat vacations.
- Alvin C. York State Historic Site Home and gristmill of the WWI hero, in Pall Mall.
- Cordell Hull Birthplace State Historic Park Log cabin birthplace of FDR's Secretary of State, near Byrdstown.
- Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Gorgeous sandstone cliffs, river gorges, and backcountry trails.
- Outdoors Fishing on Dale Hollow Lake
- Outdoors Hiking at Pickett State Park
- With kids Swimming at Dale Hollow Lake
- With kids Camping at Pickett State Park
- Evenings Bluegrass jam sessions
- Evenings Bonfires at lakeside camps
- Locals love Lake marinas and docks
- Locals love Country stores
Through the year
- Fentress County Fair August August in Jamestown, with livestock, carnival rides, and local food.
- Pickett County Fair July July in Byrdstown, a small-town fair with 4-H exhibits and a parade.
- Clay County Fair August August in Celina, featuring tractor pulls and a beauty pageant.
- Dale Hollow Lake Striper Rodeo Spring Spring fishing tournament on the lake, drawing anglers from across the region.
- Alvin C. York Day October October celebration at the York historic site in Pall Mall, honoring the WWI hero.
Humid subtropical with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and sticky, winters are cool and damp. The best times to be out are spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall offer mild temps and low humidity.
Talk like a local
- “holler”
- a hollow or valley between hills
- “crick”
- a creek (small stream)
- “fixin' to”
- about to do something
- “you'uns”
- you all (second-person plural)
Getaways
- Oneida (Big South Fork) Rugged gorges and river trails just north.
- Lake Cumberland Big reservoir with houseboat rentals and striper fishing.
- Crossville Golf courses and the Cumberland County Playhouse.
- Cookeville College town with dining, shopping, and Tennessee Tech sports.
Local flavour
Rooting for Tennessee Volunteers (NCAA football, basketball), Tennessee Titans (NFL), Nashville Predators (NHL)
Eat and drink
- Fried catfish Caught fresh from Dale Hollow Lake, often served with hushpuppies.
- Country ham Salt-cured and often served with red-eye gravy and biscuits.
- Biscuits and gravy A breakfast staple in every diner and home.
- Pinto beans and cornbread A simple, hearty Appalachian classic.
- Sweet tea The universal drink of the South, especially strong and sweet here.
- Meat-and-three A local diner style: one meat, three sides, often with cornbread.
Where people go
- Marinas and lake docks Dale Hollow Lake is a hub for fishing, boating, and houseboat rentals.
- Country stores Old general stores that sell everything from feed to cold drinks, often with a porch to sit on.
- Courthouse squares The centre of each small town, with a courthouse, a gazebo, and local shops.
- Bluegrass festivals Pickin' and grinnin' gatherings in community centres and fairgrounds.
- Hunting camps and lodges Deer and turkey camps that bring families together each season.
- Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area A rugged, scenic gorge with trails and waterfalls, just north of the region.
- Country churches White clapboard churches with steeples, often hosting homecomings and singings.
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Nearby
Every areaOneidaTennesseeWhere the Big South Fork runs deepLake CumberlandKentuckyWhere the lake meets the hillsCrossvilleTennesseeHighland lakes, fairways, and apple orchards.CookevilleTennesseeWhere the hills welcome you home.SomersetKentuckyWhere the lake meets the hillsColumbiaKentuckyWhere country roads lead to lakefront sunsets.KnoxvilleTennesseeWhere the mountains meet the river.GlasgowKentuckyWhere the hills open into wonder.
Fentress, Clay and Pickett 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.