THE HISTORICAL RINGGOLD DEPOT…read more The Ringgold Depot, built in 1850, is one of the oldest antebellum railroad depots in Georgia. The depot was once used in the Civil War as a supply point for Confederate troops. In 1862, the locomotive, "The General" passed through the depot after being stolen from the Kennesaw station in a failed attempt to disrupt Confederate operations. The chase came to an end just two miles north of the depot. After sustaining damage from Union artillery during the In 1863 battle of Ringgold, the building sustained heavy damage and evidence of the repair is apparent as it is a lighter shade than other parts of the building. I love that this building is now being used for community events such as musical performances (the Christmas show is tonight), weddings, and other programs. It is a beautiful building that has been lovingly restored, (2003). We were very fortunate today to discover a couple of employees in the building who were able to give us a bit of history about the building and how it was used. Looking at the front of the building, you will see two identical doors, the door on the left was used for "colored people" who purchased their tickets and then had to wait outside until the train arrived. The door on the right was for "whites" because it was closer to the train and of course they were allowed to wait inside of the station. The young lady providing this information mentioned that she did not like talking about this racial history and it obviously made her uncomfortable but I really appreciated her honesty and openness. It was priceless! The original doors that lead to the train have been replaced but they are covered by huge sliding structures. These structures were moved away from the door so that we were able to stand on the platform and see what it was like to wait for the train. I was surprised at how close it was. I could have leaned out and licked it! We were also given information on how items, (including the mail) were loaded on the train.

A really neat find out in the countryside. I have no idea how my daughter-in-law found this place,…read morebut wow, what a beautiful barn. My family and I would guess who you're so I do not know pricing, although some other places that is as much as 4,000. It was transparent and on the website for reference. The owner, Miss Terri, was PHENOMENAL. She provided incrediable custom care and made sure my son and daughter had what they wanted. You are not allowed alcohol unless a licensed bartender is paid for in on-site. Apparently, some people did not know the rules and brought their own. This was threatened with possible dismissal of the venue if it was not controlled. That part of it sucked but is understandable for insurance reasons. The only other thing was once the ladies had finished dressing in the house, they had a tiny window of 15 minutes to get all her clothing, makeup, accessories, and clothes out of there where they would be lost. It was very sudden and in the middle of the wedding party. Overall the experience was incredible. A beautiful barn and venue with a company farm animals on the other side of the fence and a lovely owner that was very accommodating and happy to listen and help us.

Beautiful venue. Super helpful in making sure we had all we needed and Kat was a dream to work…read morewith in the set up, etc. This space was perfect for our event.

From the owner: If you have been searching for the perfect venue for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner,…read moreparty, or fundraising event - look no further! The Peyton is the perfect space for your occasion, and it is located within the same building as our sister venue, Stratton Hall. - 6,000 square feet with an industrial chic look and feel - Original warehouse space with unique lighting and large glass, roll-up doors - Outdoor patio with a view of the beautiful Lookout Mountain - Custom-made farm tables and benches to comfortably seat up to 96 guests - 10 additional large tables with wooden, cross-back chairs - Indoor and outdoor conversation areas with sofas and tables, and a beautiful wooden bar - Sound system and projector

Went here in the afternoon with my husband and kids (age 7&8). We did the guided tour and it was…read morewonderful! The inside museum is self guided. We took probably 20-30 minutes inside, then hopped on a golf cart for the guided part of the tour. It ended up taking about an hour to an hour and a half. Our guide was so knowledgeable and made learning fun (per my kids!). If you want to learn a little history in a relaxed and engaging environment, you should stop in here! Keep in mind that most of the tour/museum is outside, so if you don't want to get wet or be too cold or too hot, plan your visit with the weather in mind.

Our guide, Jody, made it great! Upon driving up to the museum, we didn't expect much and inside the…read moresmall museum wasn't much. But once we boarded the golf cart on the guided tour with Jody, that all changed. The weather was great, which always helps but the knowledge Jody shared at each stop took us back in history. As a teacher, I appreciated each detail and he (Jody) was always ready to answer questions. The property around the museum is where all of the history took place and Tunnel Hill takes great pride in their local treasure. I was surprised to learn all the seemingly small place had to offer. Kudos to all the people who work hard to keep this place alive. My kids and I had a great visit! I will note that it is more for middle school and up. And it's good for the kids to already have some knowledge about the Civil War. I only rate it one star less than perfect because the displays and mannequins need quite a bit of updating. You do have to have a good guide!

I wanted to get an early start at a local event and this was only a few minutes away so I booked a…read morestay here. So glad I did! First off, the retreat is situated in part of the old Crown Cotton Mill, which was built in the late 19th century. It is part of a multi-use establishment now occupying the building. There are apartments, the retreat, and a retail area with restaurants, shops, a convenience store, spa, and other amenities connected. There is a door from the retreat leading straight into this area. What a great concept! First off, be sure you read your pre-arrival email. There are important instructions on parking and how to enter the building. It is self-checkin with a numeric code for the exterior door and another code for your individual room (Shuttles). I was originally assigned to Shuttle 3, but had a slight problem with the upstairs TV. I was quickly reassigned to Shuttle 7 after texting management. You can call or text, but it seemed texting was a little faster. After the reassignment, no issues whatsoever. Management was quick to respond to my issue. Now on to some details. Parking is a gravel lot behind the main building. You will continue around to the back and through the paved lot. The gravel lot is big enough for about 12 or so cars so you should have no issues with parking. The landscape is dotted with old machinery, which was a nice touch considering all the equipment that was used to operate a cotton mill. There is also an outdoor area with a couple of adirondack chairs. You walk down a sidewalk with a few stairs and enter the door. The hallways are lines with period photos. You'll proceed to your Shuttle. The door to the retail area will be clearly marked. Come in, make a left, and it will be on the right. The Shuttle door will have a keypad to enter the code contained in your email. The rooms are absolutely adorable! Mine was a split level setup, with a sitting area with an L-shaped sofa, table, Mini-split AC/Heat, and TV as well as a mini-kitchen area (washer, sink, microwave, Keurig, fridge). This area has a floor to ceiling window. It took me a second to figure out the shade, but it has two tabs on it you just pull down or push up. The TV is a Fire TV with streaming apps, so you can log yourself in. Just remember to log out before you leave! The kitchen area was stocked with two complimentary waters and coffee. If you look up from the sitting area, you will see the loft bedroom. Upstairs is the bathroom and bedroom. The bedroom has a sliding curtain at the head of the bed if you want to close off the loft for some privacy. There is a Fire TV, Mini Split, and remote controlled light/fan fixture. Linens were very comfy and I slept like a bear in hibernation. Bathroom had a barn door and a rather large shower area with a large square shower head. Amenities such as body wash and shampoo were also provided. Unfortunately I only got a chance to peek into the retail area, but it was pretty packed around 7pm that evening when I went to dinner. BTW, there is a Mongolian BBQ place nearby that is excellent! If you have trouble navigating stairs, you may want to call to see if they have any accessible rooms. I would definitely stay here on my next visit to the area.

Stayed here during a work trip. We had the Shuttle room. Directions were clear and concise . Room…read morewas pristine and smelled great. Linens were high quality and everything was so nicely decorated, you can tell a lot of thought went into this place. I especially loved the old photos of the mill workers on the walls. I will definitely be staying here in the future and will recommend it to others!