Lex and I went and scouted Jones Creek (Dickson County) this week for a future canoe trip. After driving around on some really great TN back roads we found some interesting sights along the way:

Dickson County Courthouse was built in 1833. It is the oldest courthouse still in use in TN.

Mules being trained for a “Mule Pull” missed the picture. Lex really needs to drive a bit slower.

Lunch at The Pit, from what Lex and I could tell this might be the only restaurant in Charlotte, TN. The BBQ was great and we loved the fries.

The Hickerson Hotel on the Charlotte Square Historic District was built in 1853 and was the Union Headquarters in this area during the Civil War.

Finally some pictures of Jones Creek.

We went to the take-out/put-in on

Petty Road

and I am not sure we could maneuver our Old Town Canoe down the banks at this site. We then made our way up to the take out at Timber Ridge and at this location we thought we might be on private property. Lots of No Trespassing signs for some kind of Hunting Club.  

Jones Creek might be great for kayaks but with our 16 foot Old Town Canoe I am not sure how it would navigate. At some points the creek looked narrow and other places a bit shallow. Also, access might be a problem for us with the canoe. It is a bit bulky.

I know the Aquaholics Group will be paddling this creek on Sunday. I am anxious to hear how it goes for them. It looks like a beautiful trip and wish we could join you but not sure our canoe would make the trip.  

Aquaholics have a great trip!!!