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Awesome Attractions> Cowan Railroad Museum: Return to the era of railway transportation with this museum built in the old railroad depot. Constructed in 1904, its place in history is recognized as a listed location on the National Register of Historic Places. For hours and more information, visit cowanrailroadmuseum.org.> Falls Mill Grain Mill and Museum: Both an operating mill and museum, Falls Mill has been around since 1873. It’s also on the National Register of Historic Places, and features a gift shop that sells items made at the mill. For more information, visit the museum website at fallsmill.com.> Historic Downtown Cowan: Commercial Cowan dates back to the railroad created between Nashville and Chattanooga in the mid-1800s. Now, it is a successful retail center with a varity of storefronts.
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Delicious Dining> Fiesta Grill: This isn’t just your typical Mexican restaurant. Located in a historic building, Fiesta focuses on the freshest, healthiest ingredients possible. And, with the restaurant open every day of the week, there’s ample opportunity to sample its many delicious Mexican-style dishes.> Knickerbockers’ Old Time Soda Shop: Find this ice cream parlor and sandwich shop for a blast from the past as well as a tasty meal. With daily lunch specials and delicious treats, this spot offers everything you could want in a meal.> Sernicola’s: For a traditional Tennessee restaurant with an Italian Old-World feel, locals will point you in the direction of Sernicola’s. With a daily lunch buffet and more pasta than you can imagine, look no further for a good meal.
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Unique Vendors> Artisan Depot> The Caboose> Cricklewood and Co.> Polly’s Antiques> Simpler Times
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Fast Fact Both the George Dickel and Jack Daniel’s distilleries are located less than 40 miles from Cowan.
Tucked away in the foothills of the beautiful and peaceful Cumberland Mountains, Cowan offers much in the way of cultural attractions and locally owned storefronts.
Visitors can quickly get used to the ease of small-town life, the friendliness of those they meet and the overall experience the town has to offer. So whether you're visiting for the town's annual July Bluegrass Festival, the Franklin County Fair or just to escape for a taste of a simpler life, Cowan may just be what you're looking for.