we live about 25 minutes from reelfoot lake and it is a great place to visit, to eat the best catfish in the world, and in the winter many eagles make their home there. the lake was formed by an earthquake...do check out the area and a website for the history..
I grew up in New Madrid county - and spent many memorable hours at Reelfoot. Is Boyette's still in business? I can almost taste the catfish and white beans now.