Shopping

If the visitor has ever had an urge to join the growing number of Civil War reenactors, the Blockade Runner (1027 Bell Buckle/Wartrace Rd., 931/389-6294, www.blockaderunner.com) is the place. This store carries everything needed to assume the persona of an 1860s lady or gentleman. A Confederate kepi cap starts $29.95, men's wool pants go for $74.95, and a shirt sells for $24.95. They run regular battlefield tours and have their personal museum.

Gallagher Guitars (7 Main St., 931/389-6455, www.gallagherguitar.com) every year produces just over 100 acoustic instruments, which range in price $2,200-6,000--custom models can run as high as $10,000. Customers include Doc Watson and Neil Diamond. Visitors can take a brief tour of the factory as well.