Clifton, Tennessee
Clifton, located in the northwest corner of Wayne County, sits on a bluff overlooking a section of the Tennessee River known as Horseshoe Bend. Clifton's largest and most popular event is the Horseshoe Bend Festival held every September.
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A ferry service across the mighty river was first established in the area in 1818 and later moved to "downtown" Clifton where it continued operation until 1998. There has always been a special bond between the river and the town. Today, Main Street, lined with quaint shops and businesses, ends at a public observation area overlooking the river.
A Tennessee Civil War Trails marker titled "Forrest Crosses Tennessee River" sits next to the observation area.
The population of Clifton was 2,699 at the 2000 census.
The Commodore Inn at Clifton
Tennessee River Memorial Park
The Landing at 100 Main
Pillow Street Bed and Breakfast
T.S. Stribling Museum
Things to See and Do
- T.S. Stribling Museum - The T.S. Stribling Museum is the home of Pulitzer Prize winner T.S. Stribling who was born on March 4, 1881, in Clifton.
- Tennessee River Memorial Park - Downtown memorial park overlooking historic Tennessee River crossing site.
- Directions, Map, Dining and Area Attractions
- Clifton Restaurants
- Natchez Trace - Clifton Access / Exit Road:
Clifton Festivals & Events:
- Horseshoe Riverbend Festival early September
- A Stroll Through Christmas mid December
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The Commodore Inn at Clifton
Sidewalk Scene in Downtown Clifton
Downtown Clifton buildings and shops
Downtown Clifton buildings and shops
Civil War Crossing the Tennessee River
Clifton Public Library and T.S. Stribling Museum
Downtown Clifton buildings and shops
Clifton Public Library and T.S. Stribling Museum
Downtown Clifton buildings and shops
Tennessee Riverfront View from Downtown Clifton
Downtown Clifton buildings and shops
Tennessee Riverfront View from Downtown Clifton
Downtown Clifton buildings and shops
Clifton Public Library and T.S. Stribling Museum
The Landing at 100 Main
Downtown Clifton buildings and shops
Tennessee Riverfront View from Downtown Clifton
Civil War Crossing the Tennessee River
Clifton Marina and RV Park
Tennessee Riverfront View from Downtown Clifton
