This Historic Small Town Tennessee General Store Is Now A Museum That You Must Visit
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Meghan Kraft
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Tennessee has history hiding just around every corner, and the tiny town of Appleton is no exception. Not only was the town the site of the last Civil War battle ever fought in Tennessee, but it is also home to a truly historic, though nearly forgotten general store. The store may not look like much, but its history makes it one of the most amazing hidden gems in the entire state.
The Big Red Store in Appleton, Tennessee may not look like much, but it has an iconic history. It was once the largest general store in the world!
Today, the store is a museum and a monument to the history of the town and the original store, which opened in the 1890s and closed in the 1950s.
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Not only is the Big Red Store a museum, they'are also the community meeting place for Appleton. They often have local folk musicians and bands playing at the store.
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Some of the shelves of the store are stocked, but you won't be able to buy any of the antique goods. They're stocked to give folks an idea of what it was like back in the store's heyday.
The last Civil War battle in Tenenssee was fought right on the grounds where the general store now sits, but today, the grounds are often used for flea and farmers markets.
Visit this iconic bit of Tennessee history today. Set your GPS to 563 Blooming Grove Rd in Five Points, Tennessee, and you'll be there in no time.
Speaking of iconic Tennessee history, you need to head out to Jackson to dine at the famous Chandelier Restaurant, located inside an old hotel building.
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