Discover the Lakes, Culture, and Recreation of Carroll County

Carroll County combines waterside recreation with theater performances, museums, and distinctive activities. The 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake offers fishing, boating, swimming, and camping; The Dixie, local collections, and events round out the picture. When planning a hotel stay, you can start with your main interest: nature and water, cultural history, or a particular recreational activity.

Lakes and waterside recreation

Carroll County’s 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake offers opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and camping. On the northeastern side of the lake, the park area has a boat ramp, beaches, picnic tables, a pavilion, restrooms, and concession stands. Since facilities may change, check the latest information about amenities before visiting.

Carroll Lake is considerably smaller, at 100 acres. Fishing is one of the activities available here, too, with picnicking and easy hikes adding to the options. This lets you choose between different priorities: boating, swimming, and camping are also available at the larger 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake.

Sports, wildlife, and getting around

The Carroll County Shooting Sports Park covers 72 acres and includes facilities for trap, skeet, shotgun, archery, rifle, and pistol shooting. Since opening in 2013, the park has hosted numerous corporate outings, shooting league events, and state and regional tournaments. The disciplines listed give a concrete sense of the breadth of sports on offer.

Southland Safari is a 125-acre wildlife park with nearly 500 animals representing more than 50 species. Since animal numbers may change, check the latest information if this matters to your plans. Carroll Lake Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course that has been operating since 1961. Carroll County Airport is also part of the county’s infrastructure: the airport is county-owned and intended for public use.

Theaters, museums, and history

The Dixie offers concerts, comedy, theater, classes, and holiday and educational programs. As Huntingdon’s official Welcome Center, it also provides local information. Free tours are available during regular business hours; check the current hours in advance. The tour includes memorabilia, photographs, and personal items from Dixie Carter and Hal Holbrook’s stage and film careers.

The Court Theatre also has a documented history: its building dates from 1920 and was converted into a theater in 1929. The Carroll County Museum preserves local history, with memorabilia from Billy O. Williams and Dixie Carter. The Gordon Browning Museum and Genealogical Library is a public museum and archive for documents, images, and artifacts relating to the history and culture of Carroll County, Tennessee. It also displays memorabilia from Governor Gordon Browning’s time in office.

Events and hotel planning

Arts and crafts are part of the program at the Huntingdon Heritage Festival. The Sweet Tea & Southern Pickin's Festival in McKenzie features food vendors. If one of the festivals influences your travel dates, check the event schedule. When looking for a hotel in Carroll County, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: lake activities, sports, theater performances, local history, or a festival. Then you can check the specific options for your travel dates.

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