If you’re someone who spends a lot of time in the city but are looking for an actual escape, Thompson’s Station might be just the spot for you. A Civil War battlefield region, Thompson’s Station offers acres of wooded adventure at Deer Run Retreat Center, where you can hike trails, take a forest bath, and even pitch a tent for the night. Residents (and visitors) interested in American history can visit Homestead Manor, where the Battle of Thompson’s Station took place in 1863. And the H Clark Distillery offers Tennessee gin, bourbon, and whiskey to sip on your porch (because you’ll have to have a porch, right?). . . .
-- per Sarah Magnuson with ApartmentTherapy.com