Waverly in Humphreys County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Hotel Dixieland

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 27, 2022

1. Hotel Dixieland Marker

Inscription. From its opening in 1939, the Dixteland was Waverly's most famous hostelry and dining establishment. Duncan Hines, a noted travel-guide author, recommended Hotel Dixieland in his books, quoting its slogan, “Where hospitality is religion and chicken is born fried.” Boxing great Jack Dempsey made a major detour on a cross-country trip to eat at the Dixieland, feasting on its legendary Tennessee ham. In 1949 a fire killed two guests and caused the removal of the second-floor rooms. The Dixieland closed its doors in 1963.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3E 31.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 36° 5.106′ N, 87° 47.629′ W. Marker is in Waverly, Tennessee, in Humphreys County. Marker is at the intersection of North Church Street (Tennessee Route 13) and West Duffle Street, on the right when traveling south on North Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W Duffle St, Waverly TN 37185, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The McAdoo House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named McAdoo House

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(about 400 feet away); Court House Bell (about 800 feet away); Reynoldsburg (about 800 feet away); Humphreys County War Memorial (about 800 feet away); Waverly Disaster (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Waverly Disaster (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Johnsonville (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waverly.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 27, 2022

2. Hotel Dixieland Marker

Hotel Dixieland in the 1940s image. Click for full size.

Tennessee State Library and Archives (public domain)

3. Hotel Dixieland in the 1940s

The top floor was later removed after a fire.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on February 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.