Arnold AFB, TN - Nearby Cities

Manchester, TN
Manchester is a small town with a population of 8,200 people. It serves as the county seat of Coffee County and is home to the Bonnaroo Music Festival which it hosts annually. Over 100,000 visitors come to the 4-day event which features musical groups for all musical tastes. Located just 12 miles from the Arnold Air Force Base, the town offers a peaceful alternative to big cities and a short commute for those military personnel wanting to live closer to where they work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $212,000 for 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Homes for rent and apartments are also available in the area starting at a monthly rate of $475 for a one bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotel accommodations offer temporary lodging for rates starting at $36 a night. The Ambassador Inn and America's Best Value Inn offer free high-speed internet and business facilities, complimentary breakfast, and on-site swimming pools for visitors.

Local attractions include Arrowheads Aerospace Museums which offers exhibits of Lionel trains, Civil War, World War I, and World War II memorabilia. Other displays include Indian artifacts and antique toys. A traditional country store is also attached. The Old Stone Fort State Park Golf Course is a 9-hole regulation course that offers a fun golf outing for golfers of all levels of play. Many other local golf courses offer 18-hole offerings as well as putting greens.

Tullahoma, TN
Tullahoma is a community of 18,000 people and is home to the University of Tennessee's Space Institute. Due to its proximity to the aerospace center in Huntsville, Alabama, Tullahoma has become known for its aeronautical industry. The Air Force and NASA did early wind tunnel testing in the area. Located just 12 miles from the Arnold Air Force Base, the town offers a thriving community in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $122,000 for 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Homes for rent and apartments are also available in the area starting at a monthly rate of $475 for a one bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotel accommodations offer temporary lodging for rates starting at $69 a night. The Hampton Inn and the Holiday Landing offer a microwave and refrigerator in each room.

Local attractions include the Mitchell Museum which offers a variety of musical and theater programs throughout the year. Festivals and historical displays are also held in the facility, and the resident community playhouse offers ongoing performances. Just a short drive away in Nashville is the Adventure Science Center which offers a planetarium, laser show tickets, and a hands-on science exhibit display area featuring a 75-foot tower filled with seven levels of interactive activity. A space simulator is also on hand to simulate what it feels like to be an astronaut.

Estill Springs, TN
Estill Springs is a small town of just over 2,000 people. It is the fourth largest in the county and is known for its mineral waters which proved to be a health remedy as far back as the 1840s. With the advent of the railroad, the town developed into a spa town. Located just 12 miles from the Arnold Air Force Base, the town offers a serene and healing place for those military personnel and their families who are looking to settle in the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $110,000 for 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Homes for rent and apartments are also available in the area starting at a monthly rate of $395 for a one bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotel accommodations offer temporary lodging with rates starting at $79 a night. The Winchester Inn and the Jameson Inn offer free high-speed internet and a complimentary breakfast.

Local attractions include the Jack Daniel's Distillery where the world's most famous whiskey is made. It is an active distillery that offers daily tours of the cave spring where the water for the whiskey is found and the charcoal yard where the whiskey filter is made. The original office of the owner is still on-site and available for viewing. The distillery is in one of Tennessee's "dry" counties, so visitors can purchase whiskey at the end of the tour, but the facility is unable to offer free samples. Recreational opportunities are plentiful in the Tims Ford State Park area which offers tent camping sites and RV hookups. Cabins are also available for overnight stays. Hiking, boating, fishing, and swimming are some of the activities available in the area.

Winchester, TN
Winchester is a small town of 17,000 people and is the county seat of Franklin County, Tennessee. The town's economy took a significant boost with the construction of the Tims Ford Dam. Completed in 1972, the State Park area surrounding the dam now offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities. Arnold's Air Force Base is located just 12 miles from the city which makes the town an easy commute to work for those looking to relocate in the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $149,000 for 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Homes for rent and apartments are also available in the area starting at a monthly rate of $475 for a one bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotel accommodations offer temporary lodging for rates starting at $63 a night. The Best Western Inn and the Economy Inn offer free high-speed internet and a complimentary breakfast.

Local attractions include the Tims Ford Marina which offers cabins for overnight stays near the lake. The lake provides fishing; hiking, biking, and nature walk activities. Pontoon boats and canoes are available to rent as well. The Oldham Theater is an old-time movie theater that offers first-run movies at an economical price. The cozy atmosphere and moderate-priced concessions make the theater a family outing that is enjoyable and practical.

Dechard, TN
Dechard is a small community of just over 2,000 people. The introduction of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad caused growth in the area, and the town was incorporated in 1868. The town is very close the neighboring town of Winchester and the two seem to form one city. Located 12 miles from the Arnold Air Force Base, the town's main industry is a large Nissan manufacturing plant that assembles automobiles.

Homes for sale in the area start at $139,000 for 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Homes for rent and apartments are also available in the area starting at a monthly rate of $475 for a one bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotel accommodations offer temporary lodging for rates starting at $63 a night. The Best Western Inn and the Jameson Inn offer free high-speed internet and a complimentary breakfast.

Local attractions include the Jail Museum which features Civil War and World War I & II memorabilia. Exhibits are kept in an old brick jailhouse with rich historical significance. The Franklin County Country Club offers an 18-hole regulation golf course and fun golf for all levels of players. The course features water hazards to make the course more challenging. It also offers a putting green and a snack bar.