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Buford Pusser Home and Museum:
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May 1st Thru October 31st
November 1st Thru April 30th |
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Buford Pusser Grave Site: Adamsville Cemetery Hwy 64 W., Old Cemetary Rd. & Old Stage Rd.
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Thousands of visitors stop to pay tribute to McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser and his family members here each year. Also vist the Buford Pusser Monument and Crash Site in Leapwood, and his office inside the McNairy County Courthouse in Selmer. |
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Hwy 64 West & Baptist Street
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Troops under Union Gen. Lew Wallace were stationed here in April 1862 as U.S. Grant’s army moved into southern Tennessee. Wallace moved out from here the first day of the Battle of Shiloh but failed to reach the battlefield in time (an early-war controversy). Wallace did arrive in time to turn the tide against the Confederates on the second day of the battle.
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War Memorial Park: Highway 64 West & Old Stage
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Plaques commemorating the fallen in the 1st& 2nd World Wars, the Korean War & Vietnam War from Adamsville. |
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"The Marty" Performing |
Adamsville Bluegrass Jamboree happens every third Saturday night of each month, except in May when the schedule changes due to the Buford Pusser Festival. |
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Old Town Motel:
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The Motel was built in 1960 by Joe and Juanita Richardson, who were like family to Sheriff Buford Pusser. It was in room 110 that the sheriff lived for over four months in the 1970's when fire damaged his home. Ms. Juanita still runs the motel and visitors enjoy seeing photos and hearing her stories about the sheriff. Elvis spent the night here, too. |
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Gibb's Gas & Oil
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A collection of old gas pumps, porcelain gas and oil signs, old oil cans and service station memorabilia. Call for appointment, Open Year-round. |
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Buford Pusser Memorial Park Walnut St. |
Location of the Buford Pusser Festival that occurs on the week before Memorial Day each year. Play Ground, Tennis Courts, Walking Trail, Softball,Baseball, Pavilion (available for parties, contact City Hall at 632-1401), Picnic areas with barbeques. Buford Pusser Memorial Wall. |
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Adamsville Public Library: |
Preschool story hour: |
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McNairy County Senior Center: |
Offers a wide variety of activities for senior adults, including dominos, cards, bingo, exercise programs, bowling, educational programs, special events, heath screening, day trips, short and long trips, and participation in the Senior Games.
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Adamsville Cardinal Football: |
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Other Adamsville Cardinal Sporting Events:
Adasville High School |
Basketball |
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Area Attractions:
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Pickwick Dam & Pickwick Landing State Park McNairy County Historical Museum- 114 N. Third St., Selmer Ada's Unusual Country Store - 9653 Hwy 45 N., Bethel Springs Big Hill State Park - Look for the Battle of Davis Bridge & Youngs Bridge (Civil War Trails & Walking Tall Trail). Hockaday Handmade Broom Shop & Museum Rockabilly Highway Mural - Downtown Selmer Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church & Cemetery - the oldest church in McNairy County. Cherokee Trail of Tears Historical Marker Savannah Historic District & Tour
Hurst Nation Marker - The Hurst House is in Purdy, and is thought to be haunted. It is on private property and opens for tours in October. |













