Civil War Sites
Clifton
Clifton
Both Clifton signs located at 142 Main St, Clifton TN 38425
Road map
Occupied River Town
This busy port city on the Tennessee River saw lots of action during the war. Union forces occupied the place in December 1863, locating a garrison on Stockade Hill behind the Clifton Presbyterian (which sustained damage).
River Crossing:
Forrest Crosses the Tennessee
Famed Confederate Gen. N.B. Forrest arrived here Dec. 15, 1862, to begin his First West Tennessee Raid. His 2,100 troopers ferried across the river here, dodging Union gunboats.
Ross Creek Landing Golf Course
Opened in the fall of 2001, Ross Creek Landing, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, is located near the banks of the Tennessee River in the rolling countryside of Clifton, TN.
Clifton Marina
Located on the Tennessee River, the Clifton Marina recently opened after being closed for renovations for over a year. The marina property is made available to the City by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The City subleases the management of the marina to private business, thus creating a successful public/private partnership.
The renovations to the facility included deepening the harbor depth, installation of new boat slips, installation of new fuel tanks, improvements to camping facilities, improvements to the boat ramp, and construction of an onsite restaurant and convenience store.
Over one million dollars in improvements have been made to the facility. These improvements follow a previous project to stabilize the erosion of the riverbank of the marina in 1998. The stabilization project was funded through the City of Clifton and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Marina Phone Number: 931-676-5225 for more information.
Dining in Clifton
Listed for your convenience are all the dining establishments in and near to the City of Clifton. Please let them know you found them on the City's website!
Local Lodging
When you come to visit Clifton and need a place to stay, there are several choices, depending on what you are looking for.
