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Tourism

 

Cultural Activities

  • Community Concerts — Community Concerts sponsors an annual series of concerts by nationally known groups and individuals. Past presentations include: The Glen Miller Orchestra, Floyd Cramer, the Mac Frampton Trio, and The Platters.

  • Masquerade Theatre — The Masquerade Theatre, a local theater group, presents four or more high-quality productions annually. Past productions include: Grease, Oklahoma!, Oliver, The Sound of Music, and Steel Magnolias. Masquerade Theater recently took on the task of acquiring and renovating the historical Capitol Theater which is located on First Street in downtown Union City.

Historic Sites

  • Campground Cemetery — This cemetery is the burial place of many county pioneers, located 3 miles south of Troy. Wilson Cabin (unmarked), where county organization took place, is 2 miles south of the cemetery.

  • Court Square, Troy — Troy was the first town (1825) and original county seat (1825-1890) of Obion County. It was also the site of the first courthouse. Davy Crockett helped to layout the town.

  • First Monument of Unknown Confederate Dead— This monument was erected in 1869 to honor the unknown Confederates who died during the Civil War. It is listed on the National Register and is the first monument ever erected by a group to honor the unknown Confederate dead.

Museums

  • Old Car Museum — The Old Car Museum is a division of Dixie Gun Works which supplies equipment for collectors of antique and replica muzzle-loading arms. The museum features antique automobiles, farm engines, antique car accessories, and an 1850 log gun shop.

  • Obion County Museum — The Obion County Museum is the only general history museum in Northwest Tennessee and features displays of shops from the past, a Civil War display, an award-winning photographic display, Indian artifacts, and a changing exhibit. The museum has extensive holdings in area photographs, antique clothing, 19th century hand tools, and antique vehicles. On the grounds is an 1870 log cabin where period activities are held on special occasions.