LODGING

Bed & Breakfast, Cabins & Cottages

  • Stumpwater Camp
    1259 Sandy's Camp Road • Big Sandy, TN 38221
    901-593-3200
    Offering 2 cabins with 1-2 bedrooms.  map

Condos & Vacation Rentals

  • Serenity Vacations
    446 Fanning Rd • Big Sandy, TN 38221
    772-794-2500
    A cozy chalet designed to take you away from your everyday routine. The chalet sits on a quiet embayment with a breathtaking view of Kentucky Lake. The chalet is secluded enough for a romantic get-away, yet spacious enough to bring the family and then some. It includes one large lake view from 3 bedrooms, large family room, dining area with a fabulous view of the lake, gas heat, fully equipped kitchen and 2-1/2 baths.  more...  map

R.V. Parks & Camping

  • Nannie Ree's Oak Tree Resort
    7905 Lick Creek Road • Big Sandy, TN 38221
    901-593-5685
    For "fun without batteries" and activities for all seasons, visit this campground which offers eleven private RV, tent, and full hookup sites as well as easy access to Kentucky Lake, the largest of the Tennessee Valley Authority's chain of lakes.  map

ATTRACTIONS

Historic Sites & Monuments

  • Patsy Cline Memorial
    382 Mount Carmel Road • Big Sandy, TN 38320
    731-584-8395
    A stone monument marks this historic spot where country music stars Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and pilot Randy Hughes tragically lost their lives in a plane crash on March 5, 1963.  map

RECREATION

State Parks

  • Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
    101 Forrest State Park Road • Big Sandy, TN 38320
    Camden
    731-584-6356
    Located on the western bank of the Kentucky Lake, this wildlife sanctuary and park offers a wide variety of recreational activities including hiking trails throughout the park, fishing, boating, skiing, two picnicking areas, a camping area with 38 sites, and a primitive camping area with 15 sites.

Equine

  • Birdsong Trail Ride
    4700 Old Highway 69 • Big Sandy, TN 38320
    Camden
    731-584-9206
    Spend a relaxing day on horseback seeing the beautiful natural landscape of Benton County at this venue which offers guided rides through valleys, hills and creeks. Stalls, showers, campsites, and much more are provided.  map

Golf

  • Magic Valley Golf Course
    2252 Eva Road • Big Sandy, TN 38320
    Camden
    731-584-9964
    Beautiful, semi-private, nine hole golf course which includes a fully stocked pro shop and a snack bar. Cart rentals are available.  map

PUBLICATIONS

Newspapers

  • Camden Chronicle, The
    144 West Main Street • Big Sandy, TN 38320
    Camden
    731-584-7200
    Daily newspaper with features including local and front page news, sports, entertainment, weather, and classifieds. more...  map

ORGANIZATIONS

Civic

TRANSPORTATION

Cruise Lines

  • Benton-Houston Ferry
    Danville Road • Big Sandy, TN 38221
    901-584-8395
    Ferry boats traveling from Benton to Houston co.