In this month’s blog, we revisit a favorite Monterey destination, the Depot Museum!With train memorabilia, coal mining history, local art, and more, this folksy spot is amustfor anyone visiting the Upper Cumberland! Tragedies, celebrations, gunfights? All and more are...
Do “haunted houses” or Civil War history pique your interest? We’ve got just theblog for you! Anyone who’s lived in Monterey for long has heard of “The Civil War House.” For some, this remote home built more than a century ago causes the hair to prickle and the senses...
Halloween is upon us, and there’s no better time to visit a spooky (and real) local tale! Disclaimer: this story is not for the faint of heart or young children. A mysterious death. A railroad ghost. Murder? These are often the whispered sentiments heard when locals...
Thinking of visiting Monterey, TN? While here, you’ll want to stop by theDepot Museum and visit Dale Welch. Read on to find out why! The son and grandson of miners, Dale Welch saw the toll the pursuit of coal could take and chose a different story. This passion for...
From trains and coal mining controversies to local art and oral folk tales, Monterey Depot Museum is the place to be for all things Upper Cumberland! In today’s blog, we’re going to give just a taste of this incredible historical treasure! Are you familiar with the...