Leiper's Fork, Tennessee - What To See and Do in Tennessee's Best Hidden Gem

In the rolling hills southwest of Nashville is the tiny community of Leiper's Fork, Tennessee, one of the most charming places this gallivanter has ever visited. This hamlet just outside Franklin has been lovingly preserved by locals, attracting celebrities who have chosen to settle in a place that's the epitome of "laid-back." Come along as we explore what to see and do in Tennessee's best hidden gem - Leiper's Fork.
00:00 Intro
02:55 Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant
04:15 Lawnchair Theater
04:41 Serenite Maison
05:35 David Arms Gallery
06:55 Copper Fox Gallery
07:20 Props Antiques
08:11 Other Shopping Experiences
08:51 Leiper's Fork Market
09:38 Redbyrd Coffee Shop
10:44 Leiper's Fork Distillery
11:40 Davis General Store
12:09 Brigadoon Cottage
13:06 Wrap-Up
13:33 Credits
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[@michaelpalmer9151]

Thank you. Never seen the area so I will look it up. Love the outdoors. Love the USA, Love the American people. Americans are lucky to have been born into such a beautiful patriotic country. If only ...I thank all the people I have met in the U.S. over the years 😊

[@acebawood]

For all y'all coming to the Fork, you should go to the 1892 restaurant. A little bit pricey, but well worth it; it's our family's favorite restaurant in the whole Nashville area.

[@NBportofino]

I agree! It’s yummy and so charming

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

This guy has a great narrators voice, I could see him doing this kind of work nationally.

[@06TLforlife]

Used to live near there, in Nashville. Some of the prettiest farms and scenery in the world.

[@michaelpalmer9151]

After watching this I booked a stay in Sept 24. Cannot wait

[@ChadGallivanter]

That’s awesome! I’m sure you’ll enjoy The Fork!

[@emilymarek4714]

Imagine living roughly 3 hours away, and not knowing about this. (I live near Pigeon Forge.) I now know where I’m going for my birthday. ☺️

[@bobbytaylor3177]

We are going to Leiper's Fork Thursday. Nice video

[@ChadGallivanter]

Have a good time! I’m sure you’ll love Leiper’s Fork.

[@TheRiotMTB]

What’s new for the outdoorsy folks is a bike park called Wilkins Branch which is a stones throw from the red Byrd coffee shop and gas station. I discovered this community thru mountain biking and loved it since. We spent my bday last year here and plan on coming back this year. It’s one of the best kept secrets of Tn for sure and we love that it’s so close to Franklin Tn as well.

[@helgabullabong]

Every time I watch one of your videos my bucket list gets longer! Leiper's Fork is gorgeous. I cannot wait to visit. Thank you for showing me these amazing places. Cheers

[@ChadGallivanter]

Thx Helga!

[@michaelpalmer9151]

Yes thank you

[@kennyyow8863]

Lived here 50 years

[@billyyandle1947]

Thanks for sharing Chad! What a cool town! If we make it Nashville we are definitely going there!!!

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

Thanks Chad and Abby. What a beautiful place to visit.

[@jorgeb555]

This video freaking ROCKS! A+++ We are traveling thru Nashville in June and will now visit this town because of YOU! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ChadGallivanter]

That’s awesome!

[@jorgeb555]

We watched several of your videos after seeing this one, including the one on Franklin, which was also very relevant to our trip. We canceled our reservation in downtown Nashville to get an Airbnb in between these two towns. I see how your videos have developed over the years, and your production quality, editing, cinematography, narration, voice, are all outstanding! You are inspiring me to make a video of the best small town in America, which is not actually that small, the one that I live in called Frederick, Maryland! This town is the perfect combination of large and small, actually. And we have an amazing visitor center. Tons of antique shops, great restaurants, and incredible historic downtown feeling, and a friendliness you won’t find in nearby Washington DC or Baltimore. Anyway, thanks again for being so talented and committed with these videos. They really can affect peoples choices, especially while vacationing. And I know they take a lot of work. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@ChadGallivanter]

Thank u for those kind words. Look forward to seeing your video when it’s done!

[@pigybak]

very nice. definitely a gem!

[@VivPhotography]

Great video!

[@sinceyoutubecanthandlethet143]

That cabin/coffee shop on wheels is cool!

[@PattiMahaney]

Hands down I have traveled and lived in so many states towns and I even lived in Canada for 12 years I fell in love with Nashville/Franklin/Leipers fork in 1991 when I worked in Franklin I guarantee everyone of you who have not been to The Fork you will not be disappointed when I go to Nashville that’s the first place I go to just relax and the people like he said I was very nice and they’re very friendly. You may run into celebrities because a lot do live in the Fork. I can speak I think On behalf of most of them that’s their home In this little hamlet and they go out & about to get something to eat or enjoying whatever please don’t be one of those Tourists that get all crazy and run up to them because they LIVE THERE because people treat them like everybody else. Please give them the respect that you would want if you were them they’re just like us. Nashville is a different story because you have so many people playing in their bars and stuff especially during the winter months.

[@MegaMillionsMike]

Amazing camera work and commentary as always, Chad 😎

[@ChadGallivanter]

Thx Mike!

[@richardspradlin8573]

Great video and information. I look forward to visiting Leiper's Fork. GREAT JOB!

[@ChadGallivanter]

Thx!

[@sinceyoutubecanthandlethet143]

I wanna go!

[@stephenbrand5661]

Waddell Hollow in tha house!!!

[@TheOrlandoGuy]

What prompted a trip to Tennessee? That Red Byrd Coffee sounded great! 😀

[@joeyschreiner]

Lovely video! I just wanted to add one thing - A good chunk of the Sylvester Stallone & Dolly Parton 1984 film Rhinestone was set and filmed in Lieper’s Fork :) It’s a funny movie!

[@emilymarek4714]

I loved that movie!

[@michaelpalmer9151]

I need to find the movie!

[@michaelpalmer9151]

We have booked @ Terrapin Station. Looks fantastic and with a hot tub outdoors. In the woods I think. We start in Atlanta then drive to Savannah then have a couple of spare days, thinking about Chatanooga, then Lynchburg Nashville 3 nights the the fork. Finally Memphis Sept 24th until Oct 13th. Any ideas between Savannah and Lynchburg? Chatanooga has the railroads that look pretty cool. The incline and of course Lookout Mountain

[@ChadGallivanter]

Maybe add Fall Creek Falls. Absolutely stunning if you’ve never seen it.

[@praxton]

One of the most awkward/passive aggressive experiences I've ever had since coming out was at the Puckett's in Leiper's Fork. The band was playing a song they called "Give Me Back My Country." As MAGA a song as you can imagine. And he sang it with a death stare right at our table. At first I thought I was imagining it until one of my buddies asked, "Is he singing that at us?" We all nodded. We got up and left. Wasn't scary. It didn't get that bad. But I had't felt that singled out since high school. It's sad because it's an absolutely beautiful area, but I was relieved when we headed back north to Nashville.

[@dwighthebert1]

probably because of that BLM T shirt you were wearing, otherwise a very chill honky tonk