Union City in Obion County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

C. Grooms Smithy

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 21, 2025

1. C. Grooms Smithy Marker

Inscription. Built in 2012, this functional workshop is named for Mr. Charlie Grooms. Working as the leader of an all-volunteer committee from 2006 to 2012. Mr. Grooms helped inspire several of the outdoor exhibit areas at Discovery Park of America. The Smithy displays tools and equipment used by turn-of-the-twentieth-century tradesmen such as blacksmiths, carpenters, and leatherworkers. The working blacksmith forge housed inside was built by the Tennessee River Artist Blacksmith Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 2012.

Location. 36° 26.4′ N, 89° 4.202′ W. Marker is in Union City, Tennessee, in Obion County. It is at the intersection of Graham Drive and Welcome Circle on Graham Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Union City TN 38261, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Upper South,

and in the Mississippi Delta.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brewer-Austin Mill (a few steps from this marker); Hugh Wade Feed Store (a few steps from this marker); The Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Smokehouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mule-drawn Sorghum Mill (about 300 feet away); Column Orders (about 300 feet away); Settlement Pavilion (about 300 feet away); David Crockett (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union City.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 21, 2025

2. C. Grooms Smithy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.