Southern Charm in the Heart of Tennessee

Day 1: Arrive in Shelbyville
Day 2: Shelbyville-Lynchburg, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Lynchburg - Tullahoma/Normandy, 22 mi. (35 km) 
Day 4: Tullahoma/Normandy - Bell Buckle, 23 mi. (37 km)
Day 5: Bell Buckle - Shelbyville, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 6: Departure from Shelbyville

Day 1: Arrive in Shelbyville
You begin your tour 50 miles southeast of Nashville in historic Shelbyville, nicknamed "The Walking Horse Capital of the World" and host to the annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Located along the Duck River in southern Middle Tennessee, you can choose to fish or float, take a long bike ride through the scenic countryside, ride a horse, enjoy one of the numerous festivals, or explore the historic downtown. Enjoy dinner on your own in town. 

Lodging: Cinnamon Ridge B&B, a two-story colonial-style house situated in the heart of Tennessee horse country

Day 2: Shelbyville-Lynchburg, 25 mi. (40 km)
Your route leads through the Tennessee highlands to Lynchburg, home to the famous Jack Daniel’s Distillery. First, you enjoy a true southern meal at Miss Mary Bobo’s Restaurant which has been cooking up mouth-watering Southern dishes for as long as whiskey has been made in Lynchburg. Southern Fried Chicken and seasoned Greens anyone? Please note that the restaurant is not opened on Sunday, as well as some holidays. Overnight accommodations are one mile from downtown, where you can explore shops, a winery, and restaurants on your own. You can also add on a tour of the Jack Daniel's Distillery if you prefer.

Lodging: Tolley House B&B, a Greek Revival home and one of historic Lynchburg’s oldest antebellum homes

Day 3: Lynchburg - Tullahoma/Normandy, 22 mi. (35 km)
Ride the open road through rolling hills along the Tennessee whiskey trail. The route leads past Tims Ford Lake into historic Tullahoma, a small but bustling town that has become a world leader in flight and engineering research. Enjoy coffee shops, breweries, distilleries, restaurants, and numerous lakes and state natural areas. Once you arrive at your accommodation for the evening, savor the afternoon, like the southerners do, with a glass of ice tea on the veranda, watching the world go by.

Lodging: Grand Lux Inn, a fully-remodeled 1905 home turned inn that will become your home away from home. 

Alternate Day 3 option: Opt for rustic and remote lodging between Wartrace, Shelbyville, and Tullahoma at the Ledford Mill Bed & Breakfast, an 1884 gristmill listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rooms overlook woods, waterfalls, and Shipman's Creek, which once drove the mill wheel. You won’t find WiFi or cell phone reception, but you will find a friendly resident cat!

Lodging: Ledford Mill B&B in Normandy

Day 4: Tullahoma/Normandy - Bell Buckle, 23 mi. (37 km)
Today you venture through Cascade Hollow toward the home of George Dickel Whiskey at the Cascade Hollow Distillery. Here you can enjoy a picnic lunch by the creek. Next up, Wartrace, home to the Tennesse Walking Horse National Museum. The museum is only open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm so groups riding through on those days can make an extended stop here.

Final destination is Bell Buckle, a little town with big charm. With only 450 inhabitants, you will naturally slow down and soak up the southern way of life. After browsing the eclectic shops featuring antiques, quilts, and handmade crafts, you may want to visit the historic Bell Buckle Cafe, rated one of the top ten restaurants to visit in the state of Tennessee by “Only In Your State”, one of the largest travel publications on the internet. Have a cup of coffee and a slice of pecan pie or enjoy a southern meal.  (Please note that the restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesdays).

Lodging: Seasons B&B, just steps from the main square, owned and operated by “sisters and best friends” Anita Wade and Marie Pope, who promise to make you feel like family, too. 

Tip: Add on a tour/tasting at Cascade Hollow Distillery

Day 5: Bell Buckle - Shelbyville, 22 mi. (35 km)
On your final day of riding, you’ll take your time riding back to Shelbyville. En route, you will enjoy a picnic lunch.

Lodging: Cinnamon Ridge B&B. 

Day 5: Departure or extend your tour!
Perhaps you would like to stay a day or two more in Shelbyville! There are many things to do and see both on the bike and off! You can also request an extra night (s) in any of the overnight locations.

You will be accommodated in lovely family-owned Bed & Breakfasts. On each day’s details you will find the name of the preferred accommodation.

Bicycles

Standard Bike

Trek Verve Disc

• Lightweight aluminum frame
• 24-speed Shimano Altus gearing
• Tektro mechanical disc brakes
• Bontrager Boulevard saddle
• 700x45c Bontrager tires
• Flat handlebars

Accessories

Electric Bike

Rideal Ariel Electric Bike

• Aluminum frame
• Shimano 6-Speed drivetrain
• Tektro Aries caliper brakes
• 27.5 x 1.95 anti-puncture tires
• 48V battery
• 750W geared hub motor
• Cadence sensing, crank mounted pedal assist