Tullahoma, Tennessee
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"Rich in history, Tullahoma has long been known as a city that is as unique as its name. An Indian word, 'Tullahoma' is believed by many to mean 'a land of golden flowers,' but probably is derived from the Choctaw words for 'red' and 'rock.' Indians first used the area around Tullahoma as a hunting ground, and it became a desirable tribal location because of the presence of abundant springs flowing with pure water. This city is nestled in the rolling hills of middle Tennessee, surrounded by lakes, wood, rivers and streams and a State Natural Area.
"Tullahoma was settled as a railroad labor camp during construction of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway. Tullahoma celebrated its 150th anniversary on October 4, 2002, with the theme 'Tullahoma: A Great Place to Return To.' Since its charter in 1852, it has been a popular health resort, a steadily growing industrial center, and the site of a large World War II infantry training center (Camp Forrest). The opening of Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in 1951 served as the catalyst for numerous private business ventures and nurtured Tullahoma’s high-tech environment. AEDC houses the world’s largest aeronautical research center.
"Tullahoma’s central location has fostered its growth into a thriving regional, commercial, shopping, and medical hub that boasts a healthy business environment and is home to more than 68 service and manufacturing industries. Tullahoma boasts the world’s only Space Institute, the area’s only Fine Arts Center, a performing arts center housing a regional history museum, a unique Staggerwing Museum, and a children’s Hands-on-Science Center. Tullahoma is located on Tennessee’s Civil War Driving Trail in the Backroads Heritage area, and is just down the road from the Walking Horse Capital of the World.
"Tullahoma is a member of Tennessee Backroads Heritage, a designated Tree City USA and a recipient of the State Governor’s Three-Star City designation."
(Text used by permission of the city of Tullahoma.)