Lynchburg (Tennessee) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage (2024)

Lynchburg is a small community in Tennessee. It is contained within Moore County, with which it forms a consolidated government.

35°16′55″N 86°22′26″W

Map of Lynchburg (Tennessee)

By plane

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  • 1 Smyrna Airport, +1-615-459-2651, is a reliever airport for BNA about 60mi (97km) from Lynchburg, a 1-hour and 15-min drive.
  • 2 Huntsville International Airport (HSVIATA), +1-256-772-9395, is a commercial airport about 60mi (97km) from Lynchburg, a 1½-hour drive.
  • 3 Nashville International Airport (BNAIATA), +1-615-275-1675, is a commercial airport about 70mi (110km) from Lynchburg, a 1½-hour drive.
  • 4 John C. Tune Airport, +1-615-350-6551, is a general aviation airport about 80mi (130km) from Lynchburg, a 1½-hour drive.
  • 5 Chattanooga Airport (CHAIATA), +1-423-855-2200, is a commercial airport about 101mi (163km) from Lynchburg, a 2-hour drive.

By car

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Lynchburg is located between two interstate highways, I-65 (north–south) and I-24 (northwest–southeast). Lynchburg can be reached from I-24 via Tennessee State Route 55 (Lynchburg Highway) through Manchester and Tullahoma or from I-65 via U.S. Route 64 (Pulaski Highway) through Fayetteville to Tennessee State Route 55.

Get around

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As no public transportation is available, getting around by car or on foot is your best bet. Free parking is readily available at local businesses. The distillery is along the main highway going through town, so walking there is not advised, but you can explore the square and surrounding buildings on foot.

See

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  • 1 Jack Daniel's Distillery, 133 Lynchburg Highway, +1-931-759-6357. Daily 9AM–4:30PM. Closed 1 Jan, Thanksgiving, 24 & 25 Dec. This distillery still makes Tennessee Sour Mash Whisky the way Mr. Daniel did. A variety of guided tours are available, one of which is open to all ages, while others are only for adults 18 years and older. The adults-only tours include tastings for those 21 years and up. Tours from $13–$75 (adults), $7 (10–17 years old), and free (9 and under).
  • 2 Lynchburg Historic District, 196 Main St. Several dozen buildings built as early as 1850 in downtown Lynchburg make up the Lynchburg Historic District which is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • 3 Moore County Courthouse and Jail, 231 Main St, +1-931-993-1791. Closed Thursdays. Built in the late 1800s, the courthouse and old jail (which now serves as a museum) are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Do

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Look at the historic downtown buildings, and explore stores around the town square.

Buy

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  • 1 Lynchburg Cake and Candy Company, 134 Cashion Rd, +1-931-759-7441. M–F 9AM–5PM, Sa 9AM–2PM. Closed Sunday. This bakery is known for its Jack Daniel's Whiskey Cake, Lynchburg Whiskey Balls, and Lynchburg Whiskey Praline Pecans which are available for purchase in the store. Free tours available daily.
  • 2 Lynchburg Hardware & General Store, 160 Craig St, +1-931-759-4200. This store sells a variety of Jack Daniel's branded merchandise such as t-shirts, mugs, glassware, barrel furniture, and other keepsakes.

Eat

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  • 1 [dead link] Barrel House BBQ, 105 Mechanic St S, +1-931-759-5760. Su–Th 11AM–6PM, F Sa 11AM–8PM. Features a menu of barbecued pulled pork, ribs, and chicken, as well as sides such as vinegar slaw, baked beans, and potato salad. Tables and chairs in the dining area are made from Jack Daniel's barrels.
  • 2 BBQ Caboose Cafe, 217 Main St, +1-931-759-5180. M–Sa 6AM–7PM, Su 7AM–3PM. Offers a variety of barbecue styles as well as pizza. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • 3 Lynchburg Fix'ns, 177 Main St, +1-931-632-5044. M–Th 6AM–3PM, F Sa 6AM–8PM, Su 7AM–3PM. Features a wide menu which includes hamburgers, pulled pork barbecue, fried shrimp, and biscuits and gravy.
  • 4 Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House, 295 Main St, +1-931-759-7394. Traditional down-home southern meals include fried chicken, meatloaf, creamed corn, fried okra, and cornbread. Meals are served family style at set prices with about a dozen guests at each table. Reservations are recommended.
  • 5 Southern Perks, 10 Short St, +1-931-759-5552. M–Sa 7AM–4PM, Su noon–4PM. A combination coffee shop, bakery, and bistro with a menu that includes a Buffalo chicken salad, Mexican pizza, and fish po'boys.

Drink

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Moore is a dry county even though the Jack Daniels Distillery is here, so you have to drive to Tullahoma to get alcohol by the drink. Bottles of Jack Daniel's can be purchased at the distillery gift shop.

Sleep

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  • 1 Belle Fleur Cottage, 123 Mulberry St, +1-931-438-8860. Three bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, screened-in porch and deck.
  • 2 The House on Main, 345 Main St, +1-931-224-8735. 2 bedrooms available. No pets. Cash only.
  • 3 Lynchburg Country Inn Motel, 423 Majors Blvd (Hwy 55), +1-931-759-5995. 25 bedrooms. 24-hour front desk. Daily housekeeping. Pet friendly.
  • 4 Mulberry Cottage, 56 Mechanic St, +1-931-438-8464. This cottage was built as the town jail in 1865. It offers 3 bedrooms. An adjacent property, Mulberry Manor, has 2 bedrooms and is pet-friendly.
  • 5 Old Dr. Cox Farm Bed and Breakfast, 378 Duckbranch Rd, Fayetteville, +1-931-759-4392. Has a working cattle farm. Served as a Confederate Civil War hospital after construction in the 1840s.
  • 6 The Tolley House Bed and Breakfast, 1253 Main St, +1-931-759-7263. 2 bedrooms available, each with private full bathrooms.

Go next

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  • Nashville - Music City U.S.A., Country music capital of the world, and the State Capitol
  • Winchester is 30 minutes away and there is Tims Ford Lake, a huge mecca for water sports.
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FAQs

What is Lynchburg, Tennessee named after? ›

The City of Lynchburg is named after founder John Lynch. John Lynch was a Quaker described as progressive for his time in the 1780s, according toChief Public History Officer Ted Delaney.

Is Moore County Tennessee a dry county? ›

Moore County is the location of the Jack Daniel Distillery, whose famous brand of Tennessee whiskey is marketed worldwide. Despite the distillery, Moore is a dry county. This status dates to the passage of state prohibition laws in the early 20th century.

What county is Lynchburg, TN in? ›

Welcome to Lynchburg TN!

Small town values and perfect Americana living are alive and well in Lynchburg, a small town of 5,500 or so residents tucked away in the rolling hills of Moore County Tennessee.

Can you buy Jack Daniel's at the distillery? ›

They do sell some whiskey's at the distillery, They sell it in "Special Bottles" which is a work around the dry county law. It is humorous the largest distillery is in a dry county, they also do engraving on the Special bottles.

Who owns Jack Daniels in Lynchburg? ›

Jack Daniel's is a brand of Tennessee whiskey. It is produced in Lynchburg, Tennessee, by the Jack Daniel Distillery, which has been owned by the Brown–Forman Corporation since 1956.

Why is alcohol banned in Lynchburg? ›

Lynchburg is a town not a county. It's located in Moore County. Moore County is considered dry because the county has not passed the referendum required to authorize for the retail sale of alcohol.

Can you buy beer on Sunday in TN? ›

Liquor stores may sell alcohol on Sundays between the hours of 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. → Alcohol may not be sold on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter. → As required by TN state law, liquor stores must “mark up” the price of spirits by 10%. → As required by TN state law, liquor stores must “mark up” the price 20%.

Can you buy alcohol in Lynchburg, TN? ›

Lynchburg TN has been a dry county since prohibition, though there are some exceptions including beer sales, sales of alcohol sold by the manufacturer onsite (eg Jack Daniels can sell whiskey onsite since they make it there).

Is Lynchburg, TN a good place to live? ›

Living in Lynchburg, Moore County offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Lynchburg, Moore County there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Lynchburg, Moore County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lynchburg, Moore County are above average.

Is Lynchburg a good city to live in? ›

Lynchburg is a town in Virginia with a population of 79,166. Lynchburg is in Lynchburg City County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Lynchburg offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lynchburg there are a lot of parks.

Is Lynchburg close to gatlinburg? ›

How far is it from Lynchburg to Gatlinburg? The distance between Lynchburg and Gatlinburg is 368 miles. The road distance is 318.7 miles.

How did Lynchburg get its name? ›

The city's name comes from its founder John Lynch, a Quaker abolitionist and businessman who established a ferry across the James River in 1757. Before Emancipation in 1865 thousands of enslaved laborers brought great wealth and fame to Lynchburg through its tobacco manufacturing industry.

What was Lynchburg during the Civil War? ›

Not only was it a rail hub, but it was also an industrial center. Because of this, General Ulysses S. Grant wanted to capture the city for the Union war effort. However, due to the efforts of Confederate General Jubal Early, Grant's efforts were stopped in June 1864.

Where did lynching get its name? ›

The term lynch law refers to a self-constituted court that imposes sentence on a person without due process of law. Both terms are derived from the name of Charles Lynch (1736–96), a Virginia planter and justice of the peace who, during the American Revolution, headed an irregular court formed to punish loyalists.

Was there slavery in Lynchburg South Carolina? ›

There had been an enslaved population in the Lynchburg area since 1763, according to a mentioning of the institution in the records of a Quaker meeting. The 1850 Census shows Lynchburg having a population of 8,071, with the total slave population of the city being 3,402, or roughly 42% of Lynchburg's inhabitants.

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