Oak Grove: Horse Racing, History and Festivals

Several reasons may influence your decision to stay in Oak Grove: seasonal harness racing, annual festivals, a restored schoolhouse, or outdoor activities. Nearby Fort Campbell is home to the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum. You can plan your travel dates and compare hotels based on the reason that matters most to you.

Horse Racing and Getting There

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel is located right off I-24 at Exit 86, and directly on US-41, also known as Fort Campbell Boulevard. The complex includes a 13,000-square-foot, smoke-free grandstand overlooking the racetrack. Oak Grove Gaming offers seasonal live harness horse racing. The Race & Sports Book has 20 sports betting terminals. These are different aspects to consider when planning your visit: the races provide a seasonal draw, while the grandstand’s size, smoke-free environment, and view describe the venue.

School History and Museums

The 1890s School House in Oak Grove is a one-room schoolhouse dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. Its restoration recreates the setting of a late-19th-century one-room schoolhouse; historical artifacts and documents from Oak Grove round out the exhibit. The schoolhouse itself may date as far back as the early 20th century, while the school setting it depicts reflects the late 19th century.

Nearby in Fort Campbell, the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum opened on May 15, 2026. The museum can be accessed from outside the military installation via Wings of Liberty Way, at the intersection of Tiny Town Road and Fort Campbell Boulevard. Another museum in Fort Campbell, the Don F. Pratt Museum, permanently closed on November 22, 2024.

Festivals, Nature, and Venues

The Spring into Summer Salutes Fort Campbell Festival is held annually on the grounds of War Memorial Walking Trail Park. The two-day festival features live entertainment, shows, carnival rides, and a drone show. Oak Grove’s annual Butterfly Festival takes place in September. The Viceroy Butterfly Garden is designed to attract butterflies at every stage of their life cycle.

Outdoor activities also offer different experiences: War Memorial Walking Trail Park provides a scenic setting for outdoor activities. War Memorial Disc Golf Course is a moderately difficult, 18-hole course in the wooded setting of War Memorial Walking Trail. This lets you distinguish between the disc golf course, which is explicitly rated for difficulty, and the garden’s focus on butterflies.

Valor Hall Conference and Event Center is located in War Memorial Park in Oak Grove. Its facilities are intended for shows, gatherings, military balls, and conventions. Viceroy Performing Arts Center hosts family-oriented concerts and outdoor events.

Choose Hotels Based on Your Reason for Traveling

These events follow different schedules: harness racing takes place seasonally, the Butterfly Festival is held in September, and the Spring into Summer Salutes Fort Campbell Festival takes place annually. Then tailor your search for hotels in Oak Grove to your travel dates and personal interests. When considering a specific offer, compare its location, amenities, price, and booking conditions before booking.

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