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Western Chuckwagon Dinner near Nashville Tennessee at Due West Hideaways on Center Hill Lake
- Leeric Lodge
- Jun 17
- 4 min read
Bringing Back Tradition: The Chuckwagon Dinner Experience at Due West Hideaways on Center Hill Lake is near Nashville, Tennessee. Western heritage is celebrated regularly at chuckwagon dinners and shows around the state. One of our favorites that I personally recommend if you’re in the area are hosted in Silver Point, Tennessee overlooking Center Hill Lake.
Due West Hideaways on Center Hill Lake is a scenic drive east of Nashville, Tennessee. Just over an hour from Knoxville, Chattanooga and Bowling Green Kentucky. You can enjoy a weekend of activities from almost any state as Due West Hideaways is just a days drive (10 hours or Less).
Each Dinner will be different from the last - We like adding something new at each event. No cookie cutter events happen here.
At Due West Hideaways on Center Hill Lake, we believe in more than just hosting events—we believe in bringing people together through experiences rooted in history, hospitality, and heart. One of our favorite traditions? The Chuckwagon.
For me personally, the chuckwagon represents more than a meal around a fire—it symbolizes a legacy and connection. It brings back a way of gathering that’s been nearly forgotten: sharing stories under the stars, cooking over open flames, and creating memories that aren’t rushed or filtered by screens. It’s tradition, reclaimed.
The History Behind the Chuckwagon Dinner Events and
the Western Chuckwagon Dinner near Nashville Tennessee at Due West Hideaways on Center Hill Lake
The chuckwagon dates back to the Western frontier days of the late 1800s. Charles Goodnight, a legendary Texas rancher, introduced the concept in 1866. As herds of cattle were driven across the open range for weeks or even months, cowboys needed a mobile kitchen—a reliable way to eat, rest, and refuel.
The chuckwagon wasn’t just a food source—it was the heart of the camp. It’s where cowboys gathered to hear the day’s plans, share stories, and enjoy a hot, hearty meal. Meals were simple, honest, and made with what was available: beans, biscuits, beef, and strong coffee.
Why It Still Matters
In a fast-paced world filled with distractions, the chuckwagon brings us back to what matters: good food, good people, and the great outdoors.
We carry that spirit into our events here at Due West Hideaways. Whether you're joining us for one of our seasonal chuckwagon weekends or a private gathering, we invite you to slow down, gather ‘round the fire, and enjoy the rhythm of nature at Western Chuckwagon Dinner near Nashville Tennessee at Due West Hideaways on Center Hill Lake. www.duewesthideaways.com/events
Your Chuckwagon Experience
Here’s what to expect when you join us:
Authentic, Bbq meal prepared chuckwagon-style. (Not mass produced with all those fillers)
Storytelling, music, and connection, all under the vast Tennessee sky.
A scenic backdrop of Center Hill Lake and the surrounding mountains, creating the perfect space for unplugging and reconnecting.
With the option:
Overnight accommodations in our beautiful canvas tents—or bring your own setup and camp under the stars.
Other Chuckwagon Experiences may include
Line dancing
Western wear vendors
Learn to Rope
Pet a Highland Cow
Keeping the Hoedown Alive at Due West Hideaways
We honor that spirit here at Due West Hideaways with our own version of the Cowboy Hoedown.
At the end of a hearty chuckwagon meal, at the Western Chuckwagon Dinner near Nashville Tennessee at Due West Hideaways on Center Hill Lake, we often crank up the music—sometimes live, sometimes acoustic, always heartfelt. There might be dancing under string lights, storytelling by the fire, or even a little cowboy poetry if the mood’s right. And while we don’t have saloons (just peaceful nature and good company), we do have plenty of joy, laughter, and wide-open skies.
Come Be Part of the Story
When you stay with us—whether in a canvas tent or with your own setup—you’re stepping into more than just a weekend. You’re stepping into a living tradition, a blend of old West charm and Tennessee hospitality. Come for the meal. Stay for the music. Leave with new memories at Western Chuckwagon Dinner near Nashville Tennessee at Due West Hideaways on Center Hill Lake.
Join us around the fire. Let’s bring back tradition, one gathering at a time.
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At Due West Hideaways, we don’t just host events—we create experiences that nourish the soul. Like simple things—shared meals, warm fires, and meaningful conversation—are often the most lasting.
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