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Commodore Inn Clifton

Driving down Pillow Street, you’ll be shaded by huge, century- old trees- then - a break in the branches reveals this grand dame of a home. Walk up the historic stone sidewalk to reach the front porch, where a bright sunburst welcomes you. Enter through the front door and step back in time: the sight of the curving staircase, ornate wood moldings, original pocket doors and parlor with bay window transport you to a grander era.

Amenties

- Air conditioning throughout entire house - individually controlled in each guest room
- Roku Streaming Television in all rooms
- King Size Beds in all Rooms
- All rooms have Private Bathroom
- High-Speed Wireless Internet - WIFI
- Dining Room
- Parlor / Sitting Room with Television
- Front and Back Porch seating area
- Spacious Grounds - short walk to River Front Parks
- Microwave and refridgerator is available in kitchen for our guest
- Breakfast served daily
- Check in: 3:00pm Check out: 11:00am

This beautiful area is best known for outdoor activities – hiking, canoeing, birding, kayaking, hunting, boating and fishing. Plus historic attractions like the Natchez Trace Parkway, Shiloh Battlefield, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch (Coal Miner’s Daughter), Meriwether Lewis Monument, & more.
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Clifton Marina is a full service marina to meet all of your boating needs. It also has two pontoon boats for daily rental. A great way to spend a family outing on the river.

T. S. Stribling Museum - Thomas Sigmund (T. S.) Stribling won the Pulitzer Prize in 1933 his novel, The Store. The Stribling home has been turned into a Museum and Library. On August 30, 2013 a new exhibit, These Hills Once Spoke: The Life and Legacy of T. S. Stribling was dedicated at the museum. Open by appointment only see your Innkeepers for Information.

Water Street - along the River is listed as a Historic District by the National Park Service - National Historic Places, as well as the Presbyterian Chuch on Main Street

We are about a one block walk from Main Street - there are various shops , restaurants and River Front Parks to explore.

This beautiful area is best known for outdoor activities – hiking, canoeing, birding, kayaking, hunting, boating and fishing. Plus historic attractions like the Natchez Trace Parkway, Shiloh Battlefield, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch (Coal Miner’s Daughter), Meriwether Lewis Monument, & more.
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Clifton Marina is a full service marina to meet all of your boating needs. It also has two pontoon boats for daily rental. A great way to spend a family outing on the river.

T. S. Stribling Museum - Thomas Sigmund (T. S.) Stribling won the Pulitzer Prize in 1933 his novel, The Store. The Stribling home has been turned into a Museum and Library. On August 30, 2013 a new exhibit, These Hills Once Spoke: The Life and Legacy of T. S. Stribling was dedicated at the museum. Open by appointment only see your Innkeepers for Information.

Water Street - along the River is listed as a Historic District by the National Park Service - National Historic Places, as well as the Presbyterian Chuch on Main Street

We are about a one block walk from Main Street - there are various shops , restaurants and River Front Parks to explore.

Surrounding Area to Clifton

Within a short drive of Clifton are several interesting things to see. (Within 50-mile radius)

Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee 'No soldier who took part in the two-day engagement in Shiloh ever spoiled for a fight again, said one Union veteran.' Shiloh Battlefield commemorates the April 1862 battle in Tennessee. The Shiloh National Park is a 4200-acre area dedicated to this April battle and also has another 21 acres in Corinth, Mississippi. Within the park are several Indian mounds. Within some of the mounds are remains of buildings from about 800 years ago.

Pickwick Dam and State Park : Pickwick was a riverboat stop dating from the 1840's. In the 1930's the Tennessee Valley Authority chose the site as one of the dams on the Tennessee River. The dam and state park has many outdoor activities throughout the year.

Bonnie Blue Farm located out of Waynesboro, TN is the only goat cheese dairy farm in Tennessee. It is the gourmet cheese provider for 5-star restaurants throughout the state of Tennessee. Bonnie Blue Farms is a working goat farm and produces award winning Famsead Goat Cheese from Mubian and Saanen dairy goats. Tours are available with a two-day notice. Contact the farm at 931-722-4628 or at bonniebluefarm.com.

Tennessee River Museum Located in Savannah, TN - the museum tells the story of the lower Tennessee River Valley through seven permanent exhibits and other activities for children and adults alike.

Cherry Mansion Mr. Cherry was a prominent citizen of Savannah, TN and a strong supporter of the Union and had strong pro-union views. Mr. Cherry's wife and family were very pro-confederate. Many families had opposing views and loyalties during the Civil War. Mr. Cherry opened his home to the Union army and became headquarters for General Grant. Even during these troubled times, the Cherry home was still a place for many social events. General Grant and others were often in the Cherry home. Knowing the views and loyalties of Mrs. Cherry and her family, General Grant would take off his Union coat while in their company. Tours are available

The Tennessee Civil War Trails winds it way through the cities, towns and countryside of middle and western Tennessee. Several areas of interest include the Shiloh Civil War Battlefield in Shiloh, TN, and Cherry Mansion in Savannah, TN, which General Grant used as his headquarters.
Clifton is one of the stops on the Tennessee Civil War Trails. In December 1862, Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest conducted a raid in the Clifton area. Later Union forces occupied Clifton and burned the town. The current Presbyterian Church was used by the Union Army as a hospital and escaped devastation. The front of the church still bears the scars of where Union soldiers pulled out part of the brick wall to enlarge the front opening. One can still see where the cannonballs hit the church.

Helen Keller's Birthplace - Helen Keller was born in 1880 in Tuscumbia, AL at the home place called Ivy Green. At the age of 19 months, Helen was diagnosed with a serious disease that left her both deaf and blind. In 1887 her teacher, Anne Sullivan, had a breakthrough that led to Helen living a very productive life. Tours are available daily for both her birthplace and the cottage where she and Anne shared for many years. More information on the life of Helen Keller along with tour information is available at Helenkellerbirthplace.org.

Rattlesnake Saloon- Also located in the Tuscumbia, AL area is the Rattlesnake Saloon. This unique bar/restaurant was built up under a bluff with seating in a large cave and on top of the bluff. It's a one-of-a-kind experience out in the country far from any big cities. The food is great and affordable. Usually you can catch a band playing in the cave area at