A two-mile nature trail that winds along the cool, shady, lazy creek sides in the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (TNWR). Enjoy the natural abundance of wildlife in its natural habitat, observe the biological communities along this relaxing journey through wetlands, marshland, corn and soybean crop fields planted for waterfowl and deer feeding.
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When you visit Birdsong Resort and Marina ask about our civil war tours. Historical Civil War Battle of Johnsonville happened on the area waters of our own Kentucky Lake. Nathan Bedford Forrest opened fire on the supply depot and the town of Johnsonville November 4, 1864. One of West Tennessee’s highest points is Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park’s Pilot Knob. The “Knob” is home to a monument on the battle site and a Tennessee River Folk Life Museum.
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At Kentucky Lake’s Birdsong Resort and Marina you camp along the quiet water’s edge of the scenic Tennessee River’s beautiful Kentucky Lake. Over 50 RV pads (most concrete, some pull-thru) over looking the river.
Cool and shady grass tent area directly at the water’s edge feature available community electricity and water.
All resort guests have full use of the swimming pool, open air pavilion, children’s playground, basketball area, volleyball sandpit, horseshoes, ping pong, shuffleboard, and sand piles.
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It’s more than meets the eye. That is, the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum located at Birdsong Marina on the scenic Tennessee River’s beautiful Kentucky Lake. I was looking forward to the museum and to learn about pearls. But I did not know of all the things to do at mile marker 103.7 LDB.
The Tennessee River Pearl Museum is tucked away inside the main building of the combination marina office, boat sales office, boating supply store, and pearl showroom. The large building houses all these, plus it has a small auditorium for showing an introductory video about the pearl farm. The owners, Bob Keast and his wife Janis, have operated the museum and marina since 1980. Bob Jr. originally moved to Birdsong when he was 10 back in 1961 with his Mother and Father, Lorrine and Bob Keast, Sr.
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When settlers first crossed the Appalachian mountains from the Virginia/Carolina area, they found that the French trappers and Spanish explorers had long preceded them in using the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers as their highways”. Of course, the Native Americans preceded them. But, the shoals, bars, “sucks” and other hazards naturally occurring owing to the geological history of the region didn’t bother those who traveled pretty light. The settlers came in flat boats with animals, household goods and merchandise. Nashville, TN, was established by a party, which came down the Tennessee River to the Ohio and thence up the Cumberland for about 200 river miles. In 1799, this group lost several boats, people and possessions in the infamous “suck’ below Chattanooga. This hazard was only one of many which dogged the development of safe navigation on the Tennessee for well over one hundred years.
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Scattered lazily throughout Birdsong Resort & Marina, you’ll find fourteen (14) rental accommodation units to choose from. Cottages and manufactured homes – each unique with its amenities and accommodations – ranging from efficiencies to group lodges.
All units are completely furnished like a home-away-from-home atmosphere. Each one is air conditioned, has television, VCR and/or DVD players, pots, pans, and linens. They feature a variety of screened-in porches, porches or decks – they all have grills and picnic tables. Some units also feature fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, private phones, and satellite television. Pack your clothes and food – that’s all you’ll need.
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Camp along the quiet water’s edge of the scenic Tennessee River’s beautiful Kentucky Lake. Birdsong Resort & Marina offers over 50 RV pads (most concrete, some pull-thru) over looking the river. All sites have 20/30/50 amp electrical, water, and some with sewer. Cool and shady grass tent area directly at the water’s edge feature available community electricity and water.
All resort guests have full use of the swimming pool, open air pavilion, children’s playground, basketball area, volleyball sandpit, horseshoes, ping pong, shuffleboard, and sand piles. Special events planned throughout the season click HERE for our schedule of events.
Open campfires and pets on a leash permitted. Fireworks permitted on 4th of July holiday weekend only.
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Catering to our guests – from ten to ten thousand – to make your stay with us more relaxing. Sit back and let the friendly staff of Birdsong Resort arrange for your food to be delivered to your rental units, or for a complete sit-down, full-service meal in our open-air pavilion.
Breakfast selections range from doughnuts and coffee to a country breakfast with sausage, bacon, hash browns, eggs, biscuits and sorghum molasses.
Lunch could be finger foods, box lunches or a picnic-style grilling. Evening meals have included appetizers, Steak, barbecue, chicken, shrimp, catfish… and the list goes on.
Choose from most any meal of the day, and don’t be shy with special requests… you’ll be amazed what we can accommodate.
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Birdsong Resort & Marina offers a host of activities “in house” including fishing, boating, swimming, and general outdoor recreational fun. Home of North America’s ONLY freshwater pearl-culturing operation – The Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum, Farm and Tour – “walk-in’s” may visit the museum, enjoy the video presentation, and shop from the pearl jewelry showroom.
An open-air, lake view pavilion sits adjacent to the 24’x45’ swimming pool area. Full kitchen facilities make events manageable, seating up to 200 people. Electricity available for bands, DJs, sound systems or other needs. Call and let us arrange the entertainment!
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NEW BOATS
All the new and innovative boat lines for the season… ON SALE NOW at Birdsong Resort & Marina! Choose from Lowe, Suncruiser, 
RoughNeck, SeaArk, or SeaNymph. Choose from pontoon boats, deck boats, bass boats, fishing boats, duck hunting boats or catfishing rigs. The Boat House of Birdsong now offers a complete line of ski boats, runabouts and pleasure boats from Mariah, and a unique collection from SeaFox.
We’re an authorized dealer for Johnson, Mercury, Evinrude and Suzuki outboard motor lines, and offer an extensive line of trailering availability and accessories.
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On The Scenic Tennessee River’s Beautiful Kentucky Lake Transient Boaters & Wintering Boats are WELCOMED with the Finest of Southern Hospitality.
140 covered slips in Birdsong’s Marina with 30-50 amp electrical service; overnight docking for five (5) boats up to 80’; gas and “fresh” diesel; 65’x65’ lighted, concreted launching ramp; OMC, MerCruiser, Volvo Onan engine repairs; prop sales and repair service. Become one of our new tenants at Birdsong Marina! Slips are available for rental on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis.
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Birdsong Resort & Marina’s outdoor conference rooms and relaxed recreation make for excelled productivity when corporate brings employees on retreat. Towering oaks, romantic walks down the lazy nature trail, lake view cottages and brilliant western sunsets stage the perfect honeymoon or anniversary weekend. Miles and miles of 4-wheeler trails near by. The Bruceton Bottoms and Sand Pits are local favorites, and the 143 Off-Road Park offers trails for riding ATVs, MX Bikes, and other off-road vehicles. Directions and suggestions from the general office will make your visit a “blast.” Tournament weigh-in facilities, lake view pavilion with full kitchen facilities, overnight accommodations, fishing and pontoon boat rentals, slip rentals, catering services, entertainment arrangement – you name it…. We’re the perfect place – for YOUR event.
Accommodations and meeting facilities conveniently bring your conference to a relaxing atmosphere. Group suite can accommodate up to 25 people, with additional available. Open air pavilion, conference room, AV equipment, and more. Bring your company for a relaxing, productive gathering on the scenic Tennessee River’s beautiful Kentucky Lake.
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This spacious and comfortable Tennessee Resort retreat is perfect for large groups. “The Bluebird” cottage faces west and has a captivating view of the colorful daily sunset. This modern 4-bedroom suite has 8 twin beds and 2 full baths, a vaulted ceiling living room with fireplace, dining room, and kitchen complete with dishwasher and microwave oven. The sliding glass doors open onto a large wrap-around sun deck and is equipped with 2 picnic tables and grill. Cable TV, VCR and central heat and air, for your enjoyment. Sleeps up to 10 persons. 11 other cottages and mobile homes available for rental, each sleeping different numbers. We can accommodate up to 91 persons or 48 in individual beds.
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Tennessee Resort Birdsong Resort & Marina offers relaxing tours along the waters of the scenic Tennessee River’s beautiful Kentucky Lake. Cruise America’s largest man-made lake along over 2,300 miles of shoreline rich with natural beauty, points of interest, and Civil War history.
Birdsong Resort, Marina and Lakeside RV Campground is a 58-acre recreational complex that has been operated by Bob Keast and family in the true sense of southern hospitality as a second-generation owner since 1961.
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The Tennessee River lakes are home to more than 100 main species of fish, about 20 of which are caught regularly. These lakes, especially Kentucky Lake, are justifiably famous for crappie, bluegill, catfish, stripers, sauger, and largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass.
Artificial fish attractors – everything from old tires to great brush piles to stake beds – have been constructed in nearly all major creeks holding at least 10 feet of water. The attractors create a habitat for small fish; the small fish in turn lure the larger ones. A study conducted in Kentucky Lake by fishery biologists revealed that one acre of brush in a fish attractor averaged nearly 3,000 bluegill, 1,500 crappie, 580 catfish, and two largemouth bass.
Visit Birdsong Resort and Marina, a Tennessee Resort nestled on beautiful Kentucky Lake, to experience the best fishing available in West Tennessee.
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Towering oaks, romantic walks down the lazy nature trail, lake view cottages and brilliant western sunsets stage the perfect honeymoon or anniversary weekend. Miles and miles of 4-wheeler trails near by. The Bruceton Bottoms and Sand Pits are local favorites, and the 143 Off-Road Park offers trails for riding ATVs, MX Bikes, and other off-road vehicles. We’re the perfect place – for YOUR event.
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Antique Boaters Tennessee River Cruise Group visits Birdsong Resort & Marina on beautiful Kentucky Lake to blast off for their five day and 478 mile trip along the Tennessee River. The 2008 Roster includes Robert Bartholf, Mary Ann Caliel, John & Marcia Williams in a 1953 Chris Craft Sportsman boat named Bart; Ted Fish, Janet Howe & Norm Blackley in a 2000 Hacker Triple named Marriane; Dennis & Donna Friesel in a 1953 Chris Craft Racer named Mohogamous Affair; Robert & Janet Korts in a 1926 Chris Craft Triple named Flash; Robert & Mariana Wright in a 1926 Chris Craft Triple named Old Sweetheart.
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Scattered lazily throughout Birdsong Resort & Marina along the shores of beautiful Kentucky Lake, you’ll find fourteen (14) rental accommodation units to choose from. Cottages and manufactured homes – each unique with its amenities and accommodations – ranging from efficiencies to group lodges.
Birdsong Resort, Marina and Campground offers annual lease lots for second-home manufactured home location. The 58-acre resort complex is open year around and offers the conveniences of a 140-covered slip marina, ship’s store, swimming pool, 200-seat pavilion, boat launching ramp, fishing pier and more.
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Most fishermen have a tendency to hang up their poles and forget fishing till spring. Even in these cold months we will still have a lot of good fishing and pretty days left. Crappie hit all year long and they are in deeper water just as in summer months.
The Tennessee River lakes are home to more than 100 main species of fish, about 20 of which are caught regularly. These lakes, especially Kentucky Lake, are justifiably famous for crappie, bluegill, catfish, stripers, sauger, and largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass.
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Birdsong Resort & Marina on beautiful Kentucky Lake is the home of The Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm – the only freshwater pearl culturing farm in America.
Originally founded by John R. Latendresse (1925-2000) as one of eight pilot farm locations in 1979, all productivity measures eventually narrowed to the one location in Birdsong Creek. John and his wife Chessie, had attempted for many years to adapt the Japanese technique to our native waters, and species of mussels. 1984 was the first year a productive harvest was turned.
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Birdsong Resort & Marina, a Tennessee resort nestled on beautiful Kentucky Lake, offers cottages and manufactured homes – each unique with its amenities and accommodations – ranging from efficiencies to group lodges.
Surrounded with towering oaks, romantic walks down the lazy nature trail, lake view cottages and brilliant western sunsets stage the perfect honeymoon or anniversary weekend.
Click HERE to learn more.
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From February to June Birdsong Resort and Marina’s, a Tennessee resort nestled on the Tennessee River’s beautiful Kentucky Lake, Crappie run starts. There the crappie come into shallow water to spawn. Fishermen who visit our marina enjoy catching Crappie in 3 to 10 feet of water, close to brush piles, stumps, and tree tops, fishing with minnows.
Angling for Crappie is popular throughout much of North America. Methods vary, but among the most popular is called “Spider Rigging,” a method characterized by a fisherman in a boat with many long fishing rods pointing away from the angler at various angles like spokes from a wheel. Anglers who employ the Spider Rigging method may choose from among many popular baits. Some of the most popular are plastic jigs with lead jig heads, crankbaits or live minnows. Many anglers also chum or dump live bait into the water to attract the fish hoping the fish will bite their bait. Crappie are also regularly targeted and caught during the spawning period by fly fishermen, and can be taken from frozen ponds and lakes in winter by ice fishing.
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Towering oaks, romantic walks down the lazy nature trail, lake view cottages and brilliant western sunsets is what you will discover when you visit Birdsong Resort, Marina and Lakeside RV Campground on the Tennessee River’s beautiful Kentucky Lake.
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