Waverly
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Waverly
Locals say the River Counties
Where the river bends and the hills hold close.
Tennessee River Deep BlueHighland Rim Forest GreenSunset Over the River Orange
Welcome to the River Counties – where the Tennessee River bends and the living is easy. Pull up a chair, grab some sweet tea, and stay a while. Whether you're here for the fishing or just passing through, you're among friends.
Clubs for Waverly
No clubs for Waverly yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Waverly. 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 Waverly. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Johnsonville State Historic Park Civil War battlefield and river port with interpretive trails.
- Loretta Lynn's Ranch Iconic country music ranch and campground in Hurricane Mills.
- Waverly Town Square Historic square with the Humphreys County Courthouse and local shops.
- Houston County Courthouse Brick courthouse in Erin anchoring the small-town square.
- Kentucky Lake Massive Tennessee River reservoir for fishing, boating, and sunsets.
- Tennessee River The region's lifeline, with river landings and scenic bluffs.
- Outdoors Fishing on Kentucky Lake
- Outdoors Boating and water skiing
- With kids Visit Johnsonville State Historic Park
- With kids Tour Loretta Lynn's Ranch
- Evenings Local taverns and honky-tonks
- Evenings Live music at the ranch
- Locals love River landings and docks
- Locals love Small-town squares
Through the year
- Humphreys County Fair summer Classic county fair with livestock shows, carnival rides, and local food.
- Houston County Fair summer Small-town fair with 4-H exhibits, tractor pulls, and community dinners.
- Johnsonville Civil War Reenactment spring Living history event at the state historic park re-creating the 1864 battle.
- Loretta Lynn's Birthday Bash April Annual country music celebration at the ranch with performances and fan gatherings.
Humid subtropical with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and sticky, winters are mild but can dip below freezing. The river moderates temperatures a bit. Best: Spring and fall are ideal – mild days and cool nights, perfect for being outside.
Getaways
- Paris Landing State Park Lakefront park with golf, boating, and camping on Kentucky Lake.
- Clarksville Historic downtown, Austin Peay campus, and Cumberland River walk.
- Nashville Big-city music, food, and nightlife just an hour and a half away.
- Murray, Kentucky College town with a lake, trails, and a friendly small-city vibe.
Local flavour
Rooting for Tennessee Volunteers (NCAA), Vanderbilt Commodores (NCAA), Tennessee Titans (NFL), Nashville Predators (NHL)
Eat and drink
- Fried catfish Pulled straight from the Tennessee River, often served with hushpuppies and coleslaw.
- Barbecue pork Slow-smoked, with a vinegar-and-pepper sauce typical of West Tennessee.
- Biscuits and gravy A breakfast staple in every small-town diner.
- Sweet tea The unofficial drink of the South, served over ice at every meal.
- Country ham Salt-cured and often served with red-eye gravy or on a biscuit.
Where people go
- River landings and docks Where locals fish, launch boats, and watch the barges go by.
- Small-town squares Courthouse squares in Waverly and Erin, with local shops and a sense of history.
- Historic sites Johnsonville State Historic Park, a Civil War battlefield and river port.
- Country stores and diners Gathering spots for coffee, gossip, and a plate lunch.
- Hunting camps and farmland Deer stands, dove fields, and the working landscape of the Highland Rim.
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Nearby
Every areaParisTennesseeBig peanuts, bigger sunsets on Kentucky Lake.ClarksvilleTennesseeWhere the Cumberland meets the Kentucky line.HohenwaldTennesseeWhere the Trace winds through the hillsHuntingdonTennesseeWhere the rivers meet the fieldsLexingtonTennesseeWhere the river bends and the fields run deep.MurrayKentuckyRacer pride and lake lifeNashvilleTennesseeThe sound of the SouthMartinTennesseeWhere Southern charm meets college spirit
Humphreys and Houston 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.