Jackson Cove guidebook
Sightseeing
While you’re here at the lake enjoy all it has to offer! But there are more fun places to see and things to do to add to the enjoyment of your trip. Here are just a few...
Everyone needs to visit here at least once in their life.
57 locals recommend
Jack Daniel's Distillery
280 Lynchburg HwyEveryone needs to visit here at least once in their life.
My son LOVES climbing and this is one of his favorite places in the Monteagle area.
All rock climbing requires advance online registration. At Stone Door, climbing and rappelling is only allowed in the designated climbing area. In the Fiery Gizzard, climbing is restricted to the routes in Foster Falls climbing area only. At Denny Cove, climbing is restricted to the climbing routes on the north cliff face. Rappelling is not allowed except at Stone Door.
Climbing permits are available online through the Tennessee State Parks website.
26 locals recommend
Fiery Gizzard Recreation Area
131 Fiery Gizzard RoadMy son LOVES climbing and this is one of his favorite places in the Monteagle area.
All rock climbing requires advance online registration. At Stone Door, climbing and rappelling is only allowed in the designated climbing area. In the Fiery Gizzard, climbing is restricted to the routes in Foster Falls climbing area only. At Denny Cove, climbing is restricted to the climbing routes on the north cliff face. Rappelling is not allowed except at Stone Door.
Climbing permits are available online through the Tennessee State Parks website.
Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. - Home of George Dickel Tennessee Whisky
1950 Cascade Hollow RdThe museum has been closed during Covid but is set to Re-open this spring -2021. It has great historical and educational exhibits the whole family will enjoy!
13 locals recommend
Beechcraft Heritage Museum
570 Old Shelbyville HwyThe museum has been closed during Covid but is set to Re-open this spring -2021. It has great historical and educational exhibits the whole family will enjoy!
Open year round. Ticket booth opens an hour before the movies begin. Three screens. Off season movies begin at 7pm Thursday-Sunday. Summertime movies begin nightly at dark. They serve all your favorite theater foods as well.
21 locals recommend
Montana Drive-In
10251 Tullahoma HwyOpen year round. Ticket booth opens an hour before the movies begin. Three screens. Off season movies begin at 7pm Thursday-Sunday. Summertime movies begin nightly at dark. They serve all your favorite theater foods as well.
Nice little hike for the family. About an hour from the lake
15 locals recommend
Natural Bridge State Natural Area
591 Natural Bridge RdNice little hike for the family. About an hour from the lake
Worth the drive for the sites! About an hour and 15 minutes from Jackson Cove
80 locals recommend
Cumberland Caverns
1437 Cumberland Caverns RdWorth the drive for the sites! About an hour and 15 minutes from Jackson Cove
Favorite Places on the Lake
Tims Ford Lake
While at the lake stay at the lake and enjoy all it has to offer!
Make sure to order the local's favorite beverage- a Dickeldrop!
And for the kids- they can feed the fish, ducks, and their large water turtle off the side of the deck
They are open seasonally- April thru September.
In the summers, they have live music on their floating stage.
37 locals recommend
Bluegill Grill
912 Old Awalt RdMake sure to order the local's favorite beverage- a Dickeldrop!
And for the kids- they can feed the fish, ducks, and their large water turtle off the side of the deck
They are open seasonally- April thru September.
In the summers, they have live music on their floating stage.
One of the four marinas on the lake to get gas, food, fishing gear, and boat supplies.
The only marina that has an open restaurant year-round, offering breakfast lunch and dinner.
32 locals recommend
Tims Ford Marina & Resort
175 Marina LnOne of the four marinas on the lake to get gas, food, fishing gear, and boat supplies.
The only marina that has an open restaurant year-round, offering breakfast lunch and dinner.
Tim's Ford Lake Boat Ramp
Gas for your boat, pontoon rentals, and a bait and tackle shop.
22 locals recommend
Holiday Landing Marina
912 Old Awalt RdGas for your boat, pontoon rentals, and a bait and tackle shop.
Here is where you can rent everything you need for lake time fun- pontoons, fishing pontoons, boats, kayaks, paddleboards, and tubes.
On a really hot day make sure to stop here for ice cream!
13 locals recommend
Lakeview Marina
1439 Tims Ford DrHere is where you can rent everything you need for lake time fun- pontoons, fishing pontoons, boats, kayaks, paddleboards, and tubes.
On a really hot day make sure to stop here for ice cream!
Pontoon rental, boat gas, and boat supplies can be purchased here.
44 locals recommend
Twin Creeks Marina
Pontoon rental, boat gas, and boat supplies can be purchased here.
If you still want to get a gold game in, this is a really well constructed course right next to Tim’s Ford Lake
26 locals recommend
Bear Trace At Tims Ford State Park (TN Golf Trail)
891 Wiseman Bend RdIf you still want to get a gold game in, this is a really well constructed course right next to Tim’s Ford Lake
Tims Ford State Park
570 Tims Ford DrFood scene
While you're in Lynchburg to visit the distillery, head here for Southern Comfort food. They are open for lunch!
40 locals recommend
Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House
295 Main StWhile you're in Lynchburg to visit the distillery, head here for Southern Comfort food. They are open for lunch!
London's Restaurant and Bar
101 N Wall StGreat place to hang out or get take out.
Sample's
204 S Main StThis is definitely a favorite stop for the locals!
Southern hospitality at its finest! Don’t look for calories on the menu. They aren’t there and you don’t want to know!
Home of the Moon Pie and RC Cola Festival!
37 locals recommend
Bell Buckle Cafe
16 TN-269Southern hospitality at its finest! Don’t look for calories on the menu. They aren’t there and you don’t want to know!
Home of the Moon Pie and RC Cola Festival!
Unique and locally owned hole in the wall lounge. If you’ve never had a cigar, this is the place to try one hand picked for your taste.
4 The Win Cigar Shop & Lounge
110 W Lincoln StUnique and locally owned hole in the wall lounge. If you’ve never had a cigar, this is the place to try one hand picked for your taste.
If you’re in Tullahoma, you need to stop in for a beer here. Great hang out!
10 locals recommend
Ole Shed Brewing Taproom
516 E Carroll StIf you’re in Tullahoma, you need to stop in for a beer here. Great hang out!
Towns Close By
On your way to the lake, stop here for food supplies. Several places for shopping , great restaurants, and right off interstate 24.
10 locals recommend
Tullahoma
On your way to the lake, stop here for food supplies. Several places for shopping , great restaurants, and right off interstate 24.
Winchester
Decherd
Walmart and Home Depot are here, about 20 minutes from Tims Ford Lake.
Lakehouse Supplies
Bluebird Market
8212 Old Tullahoma RdGas, firewood, snacks
S & J Market
10021 Old Tullahoma RdIce,firewood, snacks, and gas
Quick Bite to eat, takeout, gas, ice, and firewood can be found here.
Land & Lake Market & Grill Inc.
1835 Eastbrook RdQuick Bite to eat, takeout, gas, ice, and firewood can be found here.
The closest store to the lakehouse for quick supplies. Closes at 10pm.
19 locals recommend
Dollar General
73 Colyar StThe closest store to the lakehouse for quick supplies. Closes at 10pm.
Food Lion
411 W Lincoln StClosest Grocery Store to Jackson Cove LAkehouse
In case you need to pick up a prescription while at the lakehouse, here's the closest pharmacy.
Walgreens
700 N Jackson StIn case you need to pick up a prescription while at the lakehouse, here's the closest pharmacy.
ALDI
2014 N Jackson StGrocery needs for the lake house. Bring a quarter for the shopping cart!
If you really want to do all your shopping at once, or if you prefer curbside pick up, here the place to go!
20 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
2111 N Jackson StIf you really want to do all your shopping at once, or if you prefer curbside pick up, here the place to go!
Closest store to Jackson Cove, right before the turn to go to the Blue Gill Grill. Has firewood, necessities, food, for a last minute need.
3603 Awalt Rd
3603 Awalt RoadClosest store to Jackson Cove, right before the turn to go to the Blue Gill Grill. Has firewood, necessities, food, for a last minute need.
Medical emergencies
In case you are in need of medical care while staying at the lake...
Fast Pace Health Urgent Care Tullahoma
600 N Jackson StTennova Healthcare - Harton
1801 North Jackson StreetOpen 24 hours with an excellent ER staff
931-393-3000
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Boat Rental, fishing gear, and life jackets for the lake
Pontoon Boats can be rented at Holiday Landing, Tim's Ford Lake, Lakeview, or Twin Creeks Marina. Make sure to reserve one for your family after booking your stay at Jackson Cove!
Book before you go
Tim's Ford Fishing Guide
If you plan to do some fishing while at the lake you just have to book your experience with the best guide -- Ryan Ruff! He is the premier guide of Tim's Ford and will help you get your desired results- lots of big beautiful fish for dinner!
Make sure you book ahead for the best times - 931-212-5522
Book before you go
Overnight Pontoon Rental
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Overnight Pontoon Rental
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