Overview
Union City is a flat delta town in Western Tennessee, and the seat of Obion County.
3 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Union City
David Crockett Cabin
Replica of David "Davy" Crockett's last home, before he went to Texas and died at the Alamo, along with the grave of his mother.
Obion Courthouse
A Public Works Administration construction circa 1939, although not terribly mesmerizing.
Dixie Gun Works
Large collection of Model T's and that other stuff if you're into that.
Discovery Park of America
A theme park and heritage park all about innovation and history in America, with an assortment of scenes ranging from dino models and pioneer town buildings to airplanes and spaceships.
Reelfoot Lake State Park
A swamp and milieu of Mississippi oxbows and back bays. You can enjoy cypress trees and bald eagles and ample kayaking opportunity. It is quite expansive with many points of entry, but the visitor center is at the above …
Capitol Theatre
Home of the Masquerade Theatre, you can catch live productions here.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 27°F. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PAH Barkley Regional Airport, Paducah — 47 mi away. Directions
- MKL McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, Jackson — 57 mi away. Directions
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 109 mi away (major hub). Directions
Union City is situated along Hwy 51, which becomes I-69 a few miles to the north, giving direct access to Memphis and Paducah. There's a Greyhound bus stop at the Phillips 66 station, located at 2021 W Reelfoot Ave.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Obion Courthouse, Capitol Theatre, Discovery Park of America
- Afternoon Dixie Gun Works, David Crockett Cabin
Day 2
- Morning Reelfoot Lake State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Union City got its name from the union of two railroads, the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad and the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, back around 1854. It developed alongside, as you might expect, tobacco and labor intensive cotton growing, with all that goes along with that. Later years saw some manufacturing, including a Goodyear Tire plant, but the latter didn't last, and the town looks a little rough around the edges. A bit ironically, it has a theme park devoted to innovation called Discovery Park of America. It also sits near the New Madrid fault.
Get in
Union City is situated along Hwy 51, which becomes I-69 a few miles to the north, giving direct access to Memphis and Paducah. There's a Greyhound bus stop at the Phillips 66 station, located at 2021 W Reelfoot Ave.
See
See Obion Courthouse
A Public Works Administration construction circa 1939, although not terribly mesmerizing.
See David Crockett Cabin
Replica of David "Davy" Crockett's last home, before he went to Texas and died at the Alamo, along with the grave of his mother.
Do
Do Reelfoot Lake State Park
A swamp and milieu of Mississippi oxbows and back bays. You can enjoy cypress trees and bald eagles and ample kayaking opportunity. It is quite expansive with many points of entry, but the visitor center is at the above address. Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge also exists adjacent to the park.
Sleep
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