Historic Granville, Tennessee

Historic Granville, Tennessee 1880 General Store is now a Venue for Bluegrass & Ole Time Music Just a stone's throw from the banks of the Cumberland River stands the Sutton General Store.

Built in the 1880, it continuously served the families of the Granville, Tennessee area until the 1970's. The two story building's unique style features a saloon type balcony. Walking back in time is fun, interesting and educational.Our guest can enjoy a southern style meals featuring the finest in Tennessee Cooking. Since April 2008, the Granville Museum has been proud to host "Sutton Ole Time Mu

sic Hour" at the Sutton General Store. Each Saturday night performances stream worldwide and is syndycated for radio stations in a similar style to the Grand Ole Opry. Granville was the birthplace of Uncle Jimmy Thompson. He was the first performer on the Grand Ole Opry with the Solemn Judge George D. Hay. We have a special exhibit in the museum honoring them with recordings of the first show, a letter from the Grand Ole Opry, Henry Ford giving Thompson an award for performing for the President of the United States at Ford's home and much more.

Step Back in Time for Vintage Base Ball! Make plans to be in Granville on Saturday, September 19, and bring your yard ch...
09/14/2026

Step Back in Time for Vintage Base Ball!
Make plans to be in Granville on Saturday, September 19, and bring your yard chair for a one-of-a-kind afternoon of vintage base ball! The game begins at 1 PM. This isn’t your modern-day ballpark experience! Vintage base ball is a living-history reenactment that takes the game back to its formative years; no stadium luxuries, just period attire, spirited sportsmanship, and wonderfully quirky rules and gameplay.
It’s history, entertainment, and a whole lot of fun rolled into one afternoon. Grab your chair, bring your friends, and join us in Granville for a ballgame from another era!

Your Town Tour ticket includes admission to the ballgame, so come explore Granville’s history and then settle in to watch the action unfold.
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Upper Cumberland TN
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Tennessee Spirits Festival, a TN Wh***ey Trail event in Granville on Oct 3 will begin at 12 and conclude at 4PM.  Tennes...
09/10/2026

Tennessee Spirits Festival, a TN Wh***ey Trail event in Granville on Oct 3 will begin at 12 and conclude at 4PM. Tennessee distilleries make more than moonshine: everything from bourbon, wh***ey, vodka, rum, gin and more! There will be a $10.00 charge to enter the tasting area. Only individuals 21 and older will be allowed entry, and IDs will be checked.
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Upper Cumberland TN
Tennessee Wh***ey Trail
Tennessee Legend Distillery - Cookeville

Do all ages ask for your cornbread? Enter the cornbread contest in Historic Granville on Oct 3. More info at www.granvil...
09/09/2026

Do all ages ask for your cornbread? Enter the cornbread contest in Historic Granville on Oct 3. More info at www.granvilletn.com.
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Upper Cumberland TN
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Sutton Ole Time Music Hour brings you Hillbilly Fever Bluegrass Band on Saturday, Sept 12. A fever everyone needs to cat...
09/07/2026

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour brings you Hillbilly Fever Bluegrass Band on Saturday, Sept 12. A fever everyone needs to catch, this versatile outstanding bluegrass band is described by fans as, "A good band, good tone, just plain good." Get reservations at www.granvilletn.com or by calling 931-653-4151. Good food- Good Music- Sutton Ole Time Music Hour in Granville!
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An hour from Nashville is Tennessee's Mayberry Town, located on Cordell Hull Lake. Visit the I Love Lucy Mayberry Museum, an 1880 charming country store, historic home tours, and other museums and pioneer village.

Thank you Tracy Bishop,  for visiting, commenting, and sharing your picture!
09/05/2026

Thank you Tracy Bishop, for visiting, commenting, and sharing your picture!

Ever Wanted to Write a Song? Add your name to the list of "Greatest Songwriters"!“Every person has the potential to writ...
09/04/2026

Ever Wanted to Write a Song? Add your name to the list of "Greatest Songwriters"!
“Every person has the potential to write an award-winning song.” Why not you? Learn how to turn your ideas into lyrics and music at the Songwriters Workshop in Historic Granville!
September 12 & 26
9 AM–4 PM
Reserve your spot today!
www.granvilletn.com
931-510-7770
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Upper Cumberland TN
30A Songwriters Festival
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)
Sutton Ole Time Music Hour

CALLING ALL YOUTH ARTISANS! Do you have a creative talent or handmade creations you’d love to share? Be part of the Gran...
09/02/2026

CALLING ALL YOUTH ARTISANS!
Do you have a creative talent or handmade creations you’d love to share?
Be part of the Granville Fall Festival and showcase your work at the Granville Youth Fair in Pioneer Village on October 3rd!
Display your creations
Sell your artwork and handmade items
Come share your creativity with Granville visitors!
Interested in participating?
Leave your contact information in the comments, send us a message through this page, or email [email protected].
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Roaring River Cultural Alliance
Upper Cumberland TN

Fall is the perfect time to visit Granville! We'll pull up a chair for you at the dinner table and you are welcome to st...
09/01/2026

Fall is the perfect time to visit Granville! We'll pull up a chair for you at the dinner table and you are welcome to stay awhile!

Your September Getaway Is Waiting in Historic Granville!

There’s a world of fun, history, and small-town charm waiting for you in Historic Granville—and September is a wonderful time to visit! With plenty of dates still available, now is the perfect time to plan a relaxing getaway and discover why so many of our visitors leave Granville already looking forward to coming back.

Make yourself at home for a few days at the Carter House or step into the nostalgic charm of the Mayberry Hotel. Then set out to experience all that Granville has to offer—from fascinating museums and historic sites to unique shopping, delicious Southern food, live music, and the friendly hospitality that makes our little town so special. You won’t have to plan it all on your own. We’ll be happy to help you create an itinerary so you can see, taste, hear, and experience the very best of Granville without missing a thing.

Come stay awhile. Slow down, make some memories, and experience the special kind of getaway you can only find in Historic Granville, Tennessee. Call 931-653-4511 for your September reservation. See rooms and rates at www.granvillebandb.com. Explore Tennessee Explore Jackson County Tennessee Family Destinations Historic Granville, Tennessee Granville Gift and Southern Shops Upper Cumberland TN Take Me To Tennessee

Join us in Historic Granville for three days of creative fun! Discover beautiful handmade basket designs that are both d...
08/31/2026

Join us in Historic Granville for three days of creative fun! Discover beautiful handmade basket designs that are both decorative and functional, true showstoppers that become treasured family heirlooms.
Choose individual classes or enjoy the entire retreat!
September 17, 18 & 19
Historic Granville, TN
For details and registration, visit www.granvilletn.com or call 931-653-4151.
Come create something beautiful and make a memory that lasts!
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Smith County Historical Tourism Society
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Upper Cumberland TN
Barbara's Handmade Baskets
Emily Arrington

Journey to the Promised Land, an original historical fiction play, will be performed at the cabin in Pioneer Village in ...
08/30/2026

Journey to the Promised Land, an original historical fiction play, will be performed at the cabin in Pioneer Village in Historic Granville on October 3 and 4. Dinner at 5 and performance at 6:30. Details and reservations available at www.granvilletn.com or by calling 931-653-4151.
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Upper Cumberland TN
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Granville, TN
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