My husband and I choose to visit here during our travels through Nashville and Memphis. We visited on a Sunday in between Christmas and New Years. The museum was not opened but was able to take the tour. Not very busy - so it was nice. The tour guide was kind and she also was working the store. While waiting on other to show up for tour she gave stories and such on the ranch which was nice. She explained how Loretta herself like to pick out the merchandise for her store and wanted to make sure things were not to expensive for vistors to purchase. Really enjoyed going through the house and wow was really amazed that Loretta new how was just right out back. You could see it through the windows. I really learned a great deal there and the tour guide was great - she even took pictures for us. Would go back again - would love to see museum. If you are by there take the time and drive through - it is truly a beautiful place to see. When we left we drove around the camp grounds - it would be great to stay in one of those cabins or camp there. Stunning landscape and well kept. Beautiful home Loretta!
a beautiful place and a fantastic time, wish we would have stayed more than a night and a day, will go back again and again
Our tour guide was new and still learning, but was sweet and tried to answer all questions. The big house was very interesting and I wish we could have toured more of it. The coal mine was hokey. The museum has so much stuff packed into it that you could spend hours just going through it. The reproduction of her childhood home was interesting.
We were limited on time and knew we couldn't take the tours as we were travelling with our dog but we decided to stop by anyway; so glad we did! We drove a loop from the interstate to Patsy's memorial at Camden then east to Loretta's Ranch and back to the interstate. It was a perfect autumn day to visit with pretty fall decorations all around the grounds. Everything was just beautiful from the house, to the mill and even the horses grazing out in the pasture. All of it so well kept and clean. We picked up several very reasonably priced autographed copies of the Coal Miner's Daughter book for Christmas gifts this year. Loretta is a special lady to share her place so that her fans of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy getting closer to the Coal Miner's Daughter.
Liked it all except the treatment I received at the Holiday Inn Express Dickson where the manager Gina Donahue was rude to me and they charged me for a 3rd room I didn't ask for.
In the area for something else, and we swung through to check it out. Two of the gift shops were open, and we could drive around. It was nasty, raining and cold, but we got to see some of it. It's a great place and hopefully next time we will see more!
My wife and I went to the van lear girls concert Oct 4 and toured the ranch. Always been a big fan of Loretta Lynn but even bigger one now! The concert was awesome even in the cold! Really was a thrill! The tour was great and really tells her amazing story! The staff was very warm and friendly which is refreshing. Really makes ya feel right at home- pretty good for such a big star. Experience was money well spent hats off to a great lady!!!! pat from Dayton tx
If you love country music history and especially Loretta and her legacy, definitely consider making this stop. The ranch has neat country shops, a tour of her former home and pieces of Tennessee history. You can also check out Loretta's museum. When we went, there was a display for Conway Twitty - so that was excellent too. We were finished with our tour and the museum and shopping all in one morning, so you don't need to devote an entire day to this attraction.
This was a get away for an overnight stay and it was so relaxing and enjoyable. I really loved being there and next time want to stay two nights.
We were traveling from Nashville to Memphis when we saw the sign for Loretta's --- how could we go by and not check it out? Although it was closed, we were able to drive around and enjoy the absolutely beautiful and serene grounds and see Loretta's mansion. I can't give it a 5 because we can't judge the tours etc -- definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.