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James K. Polk Home

This is the only surviving home (excluding the White House) of James Knox Polk, 11th president of the U.S. This Federal-style structure was built by his father, Samuel, and James K. Polk lived here between 1818 and 1824, continuing to visit his mother here frequently until his own death in 1849. Tour this National Historic Landmark and two other structures on the property to see over 1,300 artifacts and mementos from Polk's life, including original furniture and White House china.
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James K. Polk Home

301 West Seventh Street
P. 0. Box 741
Columbia, TN 38402
United States

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Eat & Drink

Marcy Jo's a southeast staple for comfort foods and need we say… deliciousness…
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Marcy Jo's Mealhouse

Changing lives... one bite at a time at this southeastern staple for comfort foods... Marcy Jo's...

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Puckett's is located on one of the four corners right on the square in downtown Columbia!
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Puckett's Columbia

A Southern community kitchen with live pickin’ performances, authentic comfort food, barbecue smoked slow ‘n’ low over cherry wood, home-cooked sides, and even a few upscale dishes.

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Southern Tre Steakhouse
Restaurants

Southern Tre Steakhouse

Southern Tré Steakhouse is a family-owned and operated restaurant located in downtown Columbia, Tennessee.

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Things to Do

The Homestead Festival, a first-of-its-kind outdoor event, will make its debut on June 3-4, 2022 at Rory Feek's 100-acre historic farm in Columbia, Tennessee. Combining music and meaning, the two-day affair features musical performances, including headliner Kevin Costner & Modern West, as well as masterclass lectures by prominent homesteading community leaders such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Joel Salatin, Justin Rhodes, and many others.
Festivals

The Homestead Festival

The Homestead Festival

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Singers and songwriters take the spotlight for a night of music and stories "in the round" with talent such as Paul Overstreet, Rory Feek, Wynn Varble, Clint Daniels, Brice Long, Roxie Dean, Lance Miller, Danny Green, Even Stevens, to name a few. Muletown in the Round features a different lineup of songsmiths coming together for a half hour each week in the intimate musical setting. 
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Muletown in the Round

Singers and songwriters take the spotlight for a night of music and stories "in the round."

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Enjoy an evening of music and stories at Rory Feek's 100-acre historic Hardison Mill Farm in Columbia, Tennessee.
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Homestead Hall at Hardison Mill Farm

Enjoy an evening of music and stories on Rory Feek's 100-acre historic Hardison Mill Farm in Columbia, Tennessee.

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