SperlingViews - Dover, Tennessee

Early March 2009 a song about a peaceful valley in Dover, Tennesse called "Down In Happy Holler" Written and recorded by "HeyCowBoyBob" (alias Bob Wallace) a member of the Thomason/Fitzhugh clan of Dover (Stewart County). The Song was recorded in Dickson and Gallatin Tennessee and was produced by Gary Carter (Member of the "Sundowners", Connie Smiths band) and featured steel guitar player on RFD-TV's "The Marty Stuart Show". The song is up tempo Southern/Country/Rock (We call it PhantomCountry) and is just a brief visit into the simple life of days gone by "Down In Happy Holler" by the way It Went Just Fine Coming soon our new website www.HeyCowboyBob.com Call your radio station and request it.[read more...]

My wife and I retired here a year ago last October because we fell in love with the area. It is clean, beautiful hills and many, many recreational areas. Dover is a major Civil War historical area with National Battle Grounds and Cemeteries. It is located at the south end of the Land Between The Lakes National Park. Great fishing, sailing, water skiing and hiking. I tell people who ask about the standard of living here that Dover has one traffic light, the inmates can be seen sitting on the front steps of the jail when its warm, and the people are friendly and helpful. Cost of living is considerably less than where we used to live. Healthcare is good but shopping is not like you would find in a metropolitan area. You drive some to get to large shopping areas. Its mild in the winter and hot in the summer. Spring and fall last a long time are are very pleasant. It a great place to live.[read more...]