Pulaski
Around Pulaski
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Pulaski
Locals say Giles County
Where every road leads to a familiar face.
Tennessee OrangeFarmland GreenHarvest Gold
Welcome to Giles County, where the courthouse square is the heart of it all and the Elk River runs through our stories. Whether you're here for the hunting, the fishing, or just the sweet tea, you'll find a friendly wave and a seat at the table. Pull up a chair and stay a while.
Clubs for Pulaski
No clubs for Pulaski yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Pulaski. 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 Pulaski. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Giles County Courthouse Historic center of Pulaski's square
- The Big Spring Natural spring that fed early settlers
- Elk River Popular for fishing and canoeing
- Pulaski Historic Downtown Shops and diners around the courthouse
- Outdoors Fishing on the Elk River
- Outdoors Deer hunting in the county
- With kids Picnics at the Big Spring
- With kids Giles County Fair
- Evenings Local taverns and beer joints
- Evenings Live music at community events
- Locals love Small-town diners and meat-and-threes
- Locals love Country churches
Through the year
- Giles County Fair July Summer fair with rides, livestock, and local food
- Pulaski Christmas on the Square December Holiday parade and tree lighting around the courthouse
- Bobcat Friday Night Football Fall High school football games that draw the whole town
Humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters; precipitation year-round. Best: Spring and fall are perfect for being outside—mild and dry.
Talk like a local
- “Pulaski (puh-LAS-kee)”
- How locals say the county seat
- “fixin' to”
- About to do something
- “crick”
- A small stream
- “holler”
- A hollow or valley
Getaways
- David Crockett State Park Hiking, camping, and lake swimming
- Henry Horton State Park Golf, fishing, and river trails
- Fayetteville Historic Square Antique shops and small-town charm
- Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration World-famous horse show in Shelbyville
Local flavour
Teams
- Giles County High School Bobcats High school
- UT Southern FireHawks NAIA
Also rooting for Tennessee Titans (NFL), Tennessee Volunteers (NCAA), Vanderbilt Commodores (NCAA), Nashville Predators (NHL)
Eat and drink
- Country ham A salty, cured ham often served with biscuits and red-eye gravy.
- Meat-and-three A Southern diner staple: one meat (like fried chicken or meatloaf) with three sides (such as green beans, mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese).
- Sweet tea The default drink, brewed strong and heavily sweetened.
- Fried catfish Often served with hushpuppies and coleslaw, a Friday-night tradition at local fish fries.
- Pecan pie A classic Southern dessert, common at church suppers and family gatherings.
Where people go
- Historic courthouse square The Pulaski square, centered on the Giles County Courthouse, is a gathering place for festivals, farmers markets, and everyday errands.
- Small-town diners and meat-and-threes Family-run spots where the menu changes daily and the coffee is always hot.
- Country churches White clapboard churches dot the countryside, hosting potlucks and gospel singings.
- The Big Spring A natural spring in Pulaski that once supplied water to the town, now a peaceful park.
- Antebellum farmhouses Historic homes and barns scattered along quiet back roads.
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Nearby
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Giles County, 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.