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SLOPPY FLOYD PARK & THE CHATTOOGA RIVER
Enjoy the nearby state park, named for Rep. James H “Sloppy” Floyd who served in the Georgia House of Representatives. This quiet getaway features a favorite gem just a short hike from the visitor’s center: The Marble Mine. Visitors enjoy fishing on two stocked lakes, hiking, kayaking, birdwatching and more. Take to the Chattooga River with launches at Lyerly and Chattoogaville. Other more primitive put-ins are found from Trion to Summerville. Remember to take out everything you put in to keep our river clean!
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SUMMERVILLE TRAIN DEPOT & TURNTABLE
Experience the warmth of Summerville--The Friendship Capital of the World! Downtown Summerville comes alive with events throughout the year centered around our historic Summerville Depot. Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s antique passenger train gives opportunity to see Summerville’s railroad turntable in action. It is one of the only such turntables in the Southeast. Check the Community Calendar of Events for more information.
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PARADISE GARDEN
Renowned folk artist Howard Finster assembled Paradise Garden, an art environment, which became his greatest creation and most important legacy. Starting at age 59, he also painted more than 46,000 colorful works of art filled with historical figures and pop icons. Visitors are amazed by eye-catching folk art sculpture, beautiful mosaic sidewalks and inspiring art structures such as the World’s Folk Art Church. There are three Airbnb cottages onsite as well.
DINING
Bojangles
11277 Highway 27, Summerville
(706)-808.0191
Burger King
11245 Highway 27, Summerville
(706)-400.6360
McDonald's
11240 Highway 27, Summerville
(706)-857.4343
Jefferson's
10096 Commerce St, Summerville
(706)-857.0123
Jim's Family Restaurant
6 Lyerly St, Summerville
(706)-857.2123
Los Maguey
10020 Commerce St, Summerville
(706)-859.8348
Sweet P's
205 Central Ave, Trion
(706)-696.0116
Thatcher's BBQ & Grill
10077 Commerce St, Summerville
(706)-808.0888
The Vineyard Vegetarian Cafe
9848 Rome Blvd, Summerville
(706)-857.6087
ATTRACTIONS
BIG 3
2800 Slopy Floyd Lake Rd, Summerville
(706)-857.0826
Paradise Garden
200 North Lewis St, Summerville
(706)-808.0800
Summerville Train Depot
& Turntable
119 East Washington ST, Summerville
(706)-859.0900
Trade Day
12071 Highway 27, Summerville
(706)-857.8095
Paddling the Chattooga
Lyerly Launch, Lyerly Dam Rd
Chattoogaville Launch: Holland-Chattoogaville Rd, Chattoogaville
River Ridge Escapes
8021 Hwy 48, Menlo
(706)-936.0007
Lookout Mountain HWY
Highways 48 and 157, Menlo
(866)-638.4936
Historic Downtown S'ville
44 Hwy 48, Summerville
(706)-857.4033
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Parks in every town
Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, Menlo
(706)-857.4033
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TMMA Farms & Sanctuary
1570 Halls Vallley Rd, Trion
(352) 484.7856
4L Ranch Rodeo
3198 Farmersville Rd, Summerville
(706)857.5149
LODGING
The Cabins @ Sloppy Floyd
2800 Slopy Floyd Lake Rd, Summerville
(706)-857.0826
Cottages @ Paradise Garden
200 North Lewis St, Summerville
(706)-808.0800
Coach Inn
9785 Rome Blvd, Summerville
(706)-857.7007
Express Inn and Suites
14364 Highway 27, Trion
(706)-734-2117
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Finster Fest @ PG
TBA
200 North Lewis St, Summerville
(706)-808.0800
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Chattooga River Fest
Summer
Rotates b/t Trion, S'ville & Lyerly
(706)-857.4033
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Ag Fair
September
15 Middle School Lane, Summerville
(706)-857.0744
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Sum Nelly Arts Festival
October
119 East Washington St, Summerville
(706)-859.0900
Down Home Days
October
Angus McLeod Memorial Park, Lyerly
(706)-895.2611
Halloween Walk
October
Downtown Summerville
(706)-857.4033
Santa Trains
December
119 East Washington St, Summerville
(706)-859.0900
Christmas Parade
December
Downton Summerville
(706)-859.0900
Christmas in the Park
December
Dowdy Park, Summerville
(706)-859.0900