Explore the Area

The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee, is the nation's largest natural-habitat refuge developed specifically to meet the needs of endangered elephants.

Devil's Backbone is a 950-acre natural area in Lewis County. Devil's Backbone offers a visitor the opportunity for a quiet hike adjacent the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Located at 316 Race Track Rd. (3 miles west of town, just off Hwy 412 W), Tennessee National Raceway is a huge attraction for the Hohenwald area. The 1/3 mile dirt track hosts some of the best races in the state of Tennessee. Don’t be surprised to see NASCAR drivers participating.

Spirits and wine along the Natchez trace have a long and treasured history. Landlocked farmers needed a port to ship their produce to markets. Corn and grapes were too precious to make the two months long, wet journey by river raft to Natchez.

A brand new guide from the Hohenwald-Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, complete with directions, is available for all that would like to tour our area.

Oktober Heritage Festival - 2nd Weekend of October Annually
October 13 - 14, 2017

Tennessee has an abundance of wildlife. From birds, to mammals, to amphibians and reptiles, and even insects! Check out Tennessee's Watchable Wildlife website for guides, maps, events, and other useful information for exploring Tennessee wildlife!

Calico Junction Ranch has over 100 miles of trails, with new trails being put in every year on 2500 acres. Take a trail ride through the trees and meadows and see the ponds,springs and even waterfalls. Come join us and relax on horseback for a wonderful trail ride.