Belle Ridge, Monterey, TN

 We checked into Belle Ridge on the 24th of September, just a short drive from our previous location in Crossville, so it was an easy travel day. Belle Ridge is a gated park but the gate wasn't activated while we were there.
Our site was large but too close to the highway, the noise at night was loud. There are sites further from the road and we'd try to get one of those next time.

We found a little hole in the wall restaurant, Don't Matter Cafe, in Monterey. Best catfish EVER! We dined in once, very small dining area, and carried out once.
We went to the local Mennonite community known for making sorghum syrup and cookies, shopping at several markets, fresh pastries, awesome sandwiches on homemade bread.

We went to Cookeville one day to explore, found an awesome little coffee shop, Broast Tennessee Coffee Roasters, Cheryl had a triple chocolate mocha which she thoroughly enjoyed. Greg had his usual dark roast. Also went to Ralph's Donut Shop, although the reviews were excellent, we weren't a fan. Also, Cream City Ice Cream, again, not a fan.

We enjoyed going through The Cookeville Depot Museum. It's small but full of artifacts that we found very interesting, especially Greg, the train buff. We really needed more than a day to explore but maybe we'll go back some day.

Greg had some fun fishing in the catch & release pond. He caught a large catfish that put a real tug of war against the ultra light tackle he was using.

Belle Ridge Retreat website:
https://belleridgeretreat.com



                        Belle Ridge sign.
 
 
                       Belle Ridge Office

 
                      Iron wildlife.

 
                       Iron wildlife. 

 
                       Iron wildlife. 

 
                       Iron wildlife. 

 
                       Path to the Gazebo  Overlook. 

 
                       Our site.
 
 
                       Our home.

 
                      Mennonite community store.
 
 
                       Mennonite community store.
 
 
                       Pavilion at the Country Porch, we enjoyed eating lunch here,
 
 
                       Pond at Belle Ridge.

 
                      Huge catfish caught in the pond on ultra lite spinning gear.

 
                       Lake at Meadow Creek Park.
 
 
                       Dam at Meadows Creek Park.



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