The small city of Winchester, TN lies in the south central portion of the state, just north of the border with Alabama and a short drive from Nashville, Chattanooga and Huntsville, AL. The Seat of Franklin County, downtown Winchester has built its town square around the classic Art Deco themed courthouse where you can find a myriad of shopping and dining options. From fine Italian cuisine at Arezzo’s Restaurant to the southern comfort of John T’s Barbecue to the famous burgers at Scallywags Uptown Grill, Winchester has something to please every palate. Vacationers are encouraged to take advantage of the hospitality at one of Winchester’s bed and breakfasts, the Antebellum Inn, which houses the Whistle Stop Cafe.

Scenic Tims Ford Lake is located in Winchester and has made the city a destination resort for fishermen from all over the country in search of great bass fishing. The Tennessee Valley Authority created the lake as a reservoir for local residents through the construction of the Tims Ford Dam along the Elk River, completed in 1972. Every year, on the first weekend in May, Winchester welcomes scores of visitors to the International Dogwood Festival, a three day extravaganza of live music, car shows, fashion shows, local vendors and of course, the beauty of the blooming Dogwood trees that give the festival its name. All year round, Winchester is a vacation destination that’s loaded with Southern charm and hospitality.