Barbecue. Folks who think the word is a verb have a lesson to learn. Around here “barbecue” is a noun. Just saying it makes our mouths water and conjures up memories of our best Southern cooks spending their days preparing mouth-watering dishes that would simmer for hours.

Rest assured, spicy and succulent pork barbecue and ribs are still a big part of our Southern legacy. But so are art, agriculture, history, the blues, country music, fishing, and cultural diversity.

While you’re touring the highways and by-ways, on and off the beaten path, enjoying what many declare is the BEST barbecue in the world, check out the area’s cornucopia of unique and fascinating museums.

Come along with us and sample the delightful flavor of rural West Tennessee north of Interstate 40.