....Change of plans

Well, our plans to check out the October fest on the Arsenal today was vetoed. We decided to drive an 1 & 1/2hr.  north  to Rutledge Falls, located in Tullahoma Tn. After we packed a few water bottles in the cooler we hit the road. We are pretty familiar with the Tullahoma/Manchester area, but we still used our Tom-tom to take us right to our destination. Needless to say, when we arrived,  our trusty navigation system kept telling us "you have reached your destination" but we saw no signs for any water falls. It was very frustrating to say the least.  I think the state really needs to advertise this a little better. Nonetheless, we finally asked directions, (so much for those expensive navigation systems) and the lady told us we were here...that we were actually surrounded by waterfalls. (I will never doubt my nav system again)

  The only problem with some of the falls is that we had to hike a few miles to get to them. Which we came prepared for. Unfortunately, we only found one.

  After we parked along side the road, we walked down a path and found the waterfall. Their was a few people swimming at the bottom, which seemed to look very relaxing, and refreshing.

The little red barn





After we left the falls, I wanted to check out this new produce market that I had heard about. It was just 15 minutes or so from the falls so it wasn't to far of the beaten path. When we pulled up it looked like a pumpkin patch with all the fall decorations and pumpkins out front. I was excited and had to check this place out. The place stayed pretty busy while we were there. Inside was a lot of fresh homemade Amish "pickled" jars of eggs, asparagus, bread and butter pickles. Fresh produce, such as corn, tomatoes, cabbage and lettuce. And a ton of peaches, which the owner was kind enough to let me try one while I browsed. Now that's southern hospitality! Fresh honey with the hive still inside the jar. All of this freshly made by the Amish.

I was very pleased with the hospitality, and sothern charm of this down home market. I left with a bag full of fresh peaches, apples, tomatoes and a pumpkin for my front porch. This is a must see!



Free-stone peaches



Fresh Honey









If your Manchester Tennessee stop by Dotson's Produce
located at 738 Hillsboro Blvd
You will love the southern charm.