“Come see what’s growing on in beautiful downtown Ripley, TN.  Whether visiting our historic Art Deco Court House, browsing through the antique and gift shops, or enjoying a leisurely lunch with the locals, you will know why Ripley is called the “City of Hospitality.”                – Frankie McCord, Executive Director Primarily known for their famous tomatoes, Ripley, TN has a lot more to offer. With a revitalized downtown, the Main Street area has shops, entertainment, restaurants, and a Farmer’s Market surrounding…

A Civil War 150th Anniversary Commemoration will be held at Fort Pillow on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Heritage Tours will lead a bus tour to this historic site as a part of the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Observance. Activities will include lectures, walking tours, living history, encampments and public displays throughout the day. “Remember Fort Pillow! Remember Fort Pillow!” Such was the rallying cry of the Civil War United States Colored Troops (USTC) as they charged into battle after hundreds…

Historic Town Squares in two West Tennessee communities experienced an increased number of visitors last month. Every Tuesday in February, Heritage Tours, along with the Memphis Area Association of Governments (MAAG), hosted the West Tennessee Heritage and “Roots” Day Trippin’ Bus Tour. The first ten seats booked on each tour were free, thanks to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Tourism. Nearly one-hundred individuals including elected officials, members of civic and senior groups, students, and church groups joined the…

West Tennessee Day Trippin’ is now online with a brand new website! Memphis is not the only destination worth seeing in the Mid-South.  While Memphis has Graceland, Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum and the Mud Island River Park and Mississippi River Museum, within an hour or two of Memphis are some of the best places in the region to get away, if only for the day. This virtual guide is intended to help you plan your next visit Memphis and…