Have you ever seen the blues? Or felt the rhythm of a place so deeply that it connected with you? Have you ever tasted soul? Here, soul is a way of life!
FOOD
Well-known for our BBQ - when you taste Brownsville barbecue you taste a bit of the past and all the years of care and knowledge and tradition that still gets smoked right along with the pork.
Not only are we “simply the best” BBQ, you’ll also find a variety in Brownsville that is sure to please your taste buds and make the trip a culinary delight. Find the best eats here.
NATURE
From cypress groves and bald eagles to fishing or kayaking down the Hatchie - you will find a remarkable eco-system unique to the region. Preserved by the National Wildlife Refuge system, the Hatchie River remains untouched by channels as it heads to the Mississippi River, a truly original natural experience.
HERITAGE
History has a home in Haywood County from pre-civil war antebellum homes, to a variety of historic structures. Brownsville is home to the oldest operating synagogue in Tennessee and other well-preserved museums and collections. Haywood County has a well-established marker system that will help you navigate through the pages of history that dot our region.
FIND YOUR TUNE IN BROWNSVILLE
“In the West Tennessee blues destination of Brownsville stands an architectural wonder that must baffle tourists expecting to see only the shack of blues legend Sleepy John Estes. The immense steel structure, just blocks from the town’s main square and county court house, is the product of one William Blevin “Billy” Tripp, who is as indelible to Brownsville’s community and creative spirit as Estes
once was.”
“Music Heritage Destination! Explore Flagg Grove School, the one-room school Tina attended as a child and home of the world’s only Tina Turner Museum. Step inside the shotgun home of Blues pioneer Sleepy John Estes and experience the Country Blues sound that grew from hard work and cotton fields. Discover other famous musicians of the region, such as Carl Perkins, Eddy Arnold and Hank Williams Jr.; plus a “wild” river ... all in one place.”
Location
Exit 56 on Interstate 40
One hour north of Memphis on I-40.
Two and half hours south of Nashville on I-40
Three hours east from Little Rock on I-40.
Contact
(731) 779 - 9000
visitbrownsvilletn@gmail.com