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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Union City, Tennessee
Spend a half‑day in Union City, Tennessee – see Discovery Park of America and the historic courthouse, then head back.
Union City is a small delta town in western Tennessee, best visited for a few hours to see its innovation theme park and historic courthouse. It has limited dining and lodging, so a day‑trip from nearby cities works well.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (hot, humid)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$70 excl. bed · Mid $70–$120 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$3 |
| Fast‑food meal | $5–$8 |
| Taxi (first mile) | $8–$12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MEM · Memphis International Airport
- about 1 h 30 min drive north via I‑69
Typical fares
- Greyhound Union City ↔ Memphis
- about $30 each way (check schedule)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable; most attractions are within 1 km (0.6 mi) of the downtown core. Greyhound bus stops at 2021 W Reelfoot Ave; I‑69 provides car access.The town is walkable; most attractions are within 0.6 mi (1 km) of the downtown core. Greyhound bus stops at 2021 W Reelfoot Ave; I‑69 provides car access.
See and do
Known for
- Discovery Park of America
- Obion Courthouse
- Reelfoot Lake State Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Reelfoot Lake State Park | Drive north on Hwy 51/US 51, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Memphis | I‑69 south to I‑55, about 2 h 30 min drive | ≈3 h |
Sleep
- Country Hearth Inn & Suites Union City
- Convenient downtown location, basic rooms.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hellohello |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much? | How much?how much? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- The New Madrid fault runs nearby – minor seismic risk, no special precautions needed.
- Greyhound schedule may vary; check times before travel.
Union City is generally safe; typical small‑town caution applies – lock car doors, keep valuables out of sight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Union City, Tennessee yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Discovery Park of America
- Obion Courthouse
- Reelfoot Lake State Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Discovery Park of America: discoveryparkofamerica.com/
- Greyhound bus station info: www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-station-400884
- Wikivoyage: Union City (Tennessee), revision 5308645 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5308645
Pocket card
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Union City, Tennessee
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US consulate in Nashville (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
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