RiverBarge Excursion LinesExpanding FrontiersThe Cumberland River Valley The first European settlers in this region were French fur traders who arrived in 1717. When the pioneers followed Daniel Boone through the Cumberland Gap into what was then part of North Carolina, this lush, green region's fate was sealed; this valley, whose rich agricultural lands provided attractive sites to homesteaders, would surely grow and prosper. When the first settlement Nashborough, named for Revolutionary War hero General Francis Nash, was established in 1779, it became the focus of life in the area. Settled in 1784, at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red rivers, Clarksville, Tenn., evolved as a river trading post for tobacco, grain and lumber. This river town was named for General George Rogers Clark. Situated on the banks of the historic Cumberland River, Nashville today is a vibrant city whose businesses and industries have made the region prosperous and strong. One industry has earned worldwide attention: Nashville is America's official capital of country music, and has come to be known as "Music City, USA." Nashville offers the opportunity to visit the Ryman Auditorium and the Wildhorse Saloon. Traveling along the Cumberland, we'll pass through historic Tennessee Valley Authority locks and dams that made the river navigable and brought electricity to these hills following the Great Depression. More than 170,000 acres of the most beautiful lakes in America are found in this region; we'll see much of it, including Land Between the Lakes, a recreational area of lakes and shores that must be seen from our decks to be fully appreciated. Imagine listening to bluegrass music on the Sky Deck, taking in the sights or relaxing in deck chairs while we show you this scenic river valley that winds its way to the Ohio, and eventually to the Mississippi and on to exciting river cities like St. Louis or Cape Girardeau. The music, the rivers, the people and the shores: they're all calling you to go Barging Through America® on the Cumberland River for the special adventures we call Expanding Frontiers. Come aboard! Detailed Itinery VariationsNashville — NashvilleTour Nashville and explore the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers on 8-day round trips. Traverse Cheatham Lock. See picturesque Clarksville, Tenn. Visit the historic downtown area and the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center or take a trip to a local wine gallery. See Land Between the Lakes. From Savannah, Tenn., we'll take a trip to Shiloh National Military Park. Pass through Pickwick Lock and visit Florence, Ala. Plus there's much more to see on these gorgeous rivers.
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