Ole South USA themed entertainment park

The core attraction of Ole South USA resort will be Ole South Theme Park. The lands within the park represent different regions of the South and will offer a wide variety of different things to do and food to eat in a full day visit to Ole South Theme Park. Rides, shows and great landscaping ambiance offer family fun for all ages. Below is a concept rendering of Ole South Theme Park. Be sure and read the description of each land following the map rendering.

The Lands

OLE SOUTH BOULEVARD is two blocks of charming turn-of-the-century small town nostalgia, stretching from the park entrance to the park Commons where you begin your journey to the different lands in the park. The unique shops, the horse-drawn transportation, the amazing architectural details, and even the smell of fresh-baked pastries in the air, all make Ole South Boulevard an attraction in itself. You might spot Ernest T. Bass breaking a window on occasion. Catch him if you can. You may even see Andrew Jackson walking down the street amongst other famous people from Southern history and entertainment.

Take a sharp left turn at the park Commons and make your way down to COUNTRYSIDE. Countryside is themed after the farmland of the South. The main icon is a large red barn with a silo. Inside the barn is a 4-D barnyard frolic show where you will jump out of your seat as a raging bull comes charging out of the screen at you, chicken feathers fly through the air, and of course you will get a whiff of those traditional barnyard fragrances. Also, at Countryside you’ll be able to ride a silo freefall, a roller coaster based on 4-wheeling, enjoy a country music show, an animal actors’ show and then stop by the petting zoo for the little ones. These are just a few of the attractions in Countryside, there are more rides, restaurants and shopping for everyone.

Standing at the park Commons facing Ole South Mansion you will want to take a sharp right to find APPALACHIA and the mountainous area of Ole South. Bluegrass music is abundant throughout "these here hills" and the main icon is a roller coaster themed after the tallest mountain in Tennessee, Clingman’s Dome called Clingman’s Doom. You will not want to miss the Davy Crockett frontier stunt show. See Colonel Crockett fend off river pirates, grin down a bear and save the day with his excellent marksmanship. Speaking of black bears, you'll be able to get up close and personal with'm in Ole South's state-of-the-art black bear habitat. ATV Southern Safari is a dark ride that has you using "laser-barreled" shotguns shooting wild game and skeet accumulating points as you journey through the backwoods of Appalachia. Story telling, a BBQ restaurant, rides for the little ones, crafts, retail shops and Irish dancing are just a few of the venues in the land of Appalachia.

From the Commons area this time you will go forward left to get to SOUTHERN SHORES which is themed after Charleston and New Orleans and the coastal areas of the South. The centerpiece of Southern Shores is a lighthouse where guests can view the park from high above. In Southern Shores there is a Mississippi River rafting ride where river pirates will get you wet with water guns if you don’t watch out. Blues and Jazz music will be abundant throughout this land. 3D and the Sea is a dark ride that will amaze you with the beauty and danger of our ocean as you ride in your sea-mobile along the ocean floor. On your journey to Southern Shores stop to listen the sounds of an African American church revival musical show. On the boardwalk of Charleston and New Orleans are many activities and rides including a ferris-wheel, carousel, bumper cars, eateries and gift shops.

NEW SOUTH is forward to the right from the park Commons and it is themed after the cities of the South. The main icon looking down the walkway at New South is silhouettes of skyscrapers from southern cities. Here you will find a musical salute to the troops patriotic show with a surprise guest every week. A low to the ground tri-track roller coaster themed after stock-car racing will be part of this land. City Park play area for the young ones will be a major venue in New South. Upscale dining, deli's and fast food will be part of this area,

as well as an art gallery for Southern Artists to showcase their work. A ride based on college football is in the works. Throughout New South are rides for smaller children along with many unique retail shops. (note: The developers are trying to bring back the Tin Lizzie car ride that once had a home in Middle Tennessee)

As you are standing at the Commons and facing straight forward away from Ole South Boulevard you see the OLE SOUTH MANSION and GARDENS. Inside Ole South Mansion is a ride that has you hang-gliding over the South, flying into Tennessee's Neyland Stadium hearing the roar of Rocky Top, up the peaks of the Smoky Mountains, over the orange groves of Florida smelling the orange blossoms, down the muddy Mississippi and along the beaches of the Gulf Coast flying alongside a seagull. In front of the mansion is Ole South Gardens, a place to take a stroll enjoying flowers and landscaping second to none. Ole South Gardens will attract people from far far away.......

Franklin, Tennessee