“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…

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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…

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