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So you've decided to continue your education at the University of Tennessee at Martin, but now are unsure of what to do when you're not doing schoolwork? Though UTM is one of the safest campuses in the country, because it's located in rural Martin, Tennessee, most out-of-town students don't hang around on weekends, dubbing it a "suitcase college." The town offers very little in the way of nightlife or other entertainment, but there are a few things you should know to make your stay here in Martin more bearable. Here are some tips I have to share as a UTM student and Martin resident of 10 years. Eating and Drinking 1. The food on campus is surprisingly good; about as good as anything you can buy off campus. A meal plan would be a great investment if you are living off campus or in married/family housing and aren't planning on bringing your own lunch most days. You won't have to leave campus at all. If you do live in the dorm, I believe a meal plan is required. If you don't want to have a meal plan, just keep some money on your SkyHawk card. You can pay for food whenever you need it by using this card, not to mention being able to buy items from the book store or pay for campus printers and vending. Of course, preparing your own meals would be the cheapest way to go. 2. For non-fast food options, try the Mexican restaurant La Canasta. It's the least expensive of Martin's three Mexican options, very close to campus (in a converted house right across from Gooch Hall) and it serves tasty food in good portions. It's usually not crowded and the staff is very friendly. For pizza, try Snappy Tomato. A large order of cheese sticks with marinara is cheaper than a medium cheese pizza, but is roughly the same size and tastes better in my opinion. Their lunch and dinner buffet is less expensive than Pizza Hut's and offers a variety of pizza, dessert pizza, salad, pasta and wings. The Chinese restaurant, Dragon Buffet, has an inexpensive lunch buffet and tastes okay the majority of the time. There have been instances, however, that the food, especially the seafood, had that "this has been sitting out" taste. I didn't actually get sick, but it didn't feel safe to continue eating. The Hearth Restaurant is a pretty good place to sit down and eat your typical all-American and Southern cuisine. Their grilled chicken breast sandwich is huge, cheap and delicious. They also have a decent salad bar with a lot of fresh options. Their fried chicken, catfish and ribs are yummy, but can't be good for your health! They also offer delicious fruit cobblers, pies and ice cream. 3. Besides gas stations and Wal-Mart, the only place you'll be able to get food at any hour of the night is McDonalds and they only offer a limited menu past midnight. Keep this in mind, night owls! If you don't feel like going shopping in the middle of the night, be sure to bring a mini fridge for your dorm and keep some late night fuel stocked. 4. You cannot buy distilled spirits or wine for at-home use in Weakley County. If you want wine and spirits, the closest place is in Fulton, Kentucky. You can buy beer in Martin from 8 AM- 3AM Monday-Saturday and from 12pm- 3am on Sunday. Alcohol is not allowed on the campus of UTM even if you are of age to drink it. 5. The best fast food places in Martin are Taco Bell, Long John Silver's, and KN Rootbeer (a drive in like Sonic). McDonald's, Dairy Queen and Burger King are neither great nor completely disgusting. Sonic is very hit or miss; once I got an undercooked burger from there and a French fry in a shake on another occasion, so I try to avoid them because they don't seem to pay enough attention to the food. DO NOT GO TO WENDY'S. The food is disgusting (and I've been served pink burgers and shakes with fries in them from other places and STILL prefer them over Wendy's), the place often has a lot of flies in the summer, it smells and it's usually either too hot or too cold in the dining area. 6. For a more upscale dining experience (but not overly formal), try the Opera House Restaurant. The food is scrumptious, the atmosphere is calm and classic and the building is lovely. If you are looking to take a date out for an impressive meal without traveling out of town, this would be your best option. Meeting New People 1. Probably the best way to meet people is by joining student organizations on campus to find people who share your interests. 2. Talk to people who happen to be in a lot of the same classes as you, especially if those classes are in your major. If your schedules mirror each other's, so may your interests. 3. If you are a Christian, there a many church options in Martin and Christian groups on campus. 4. Attending interesting campus events will help you get to know people. Like art? Check out new displays in the art building and talk to people who show up. Like theatre? Attend plays and find people to associate with during intermission or after the performance. There are sports, films, concerts, lectures, comedy shows and several other events that happen around campus throughout the year; plenty of opportunity to meet likeminded students. Nightlife 1. There is a handful of bars in Martin. Probably the best one is Cheers. It has a 5 dollar cover, the drinks are overpriced, and the last time I was there I was nearly trampled by two kids trying to evade the police and my friend was vomited on by a stranger. They only play hip-hop, country and a very few classic rock hits ("Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard seems to be their favorite). There's a pretty good sized dance floor, but it's populated by people standing around talking or overly sexual dancing, which isn't really my thing. In the back room, they sometimes have karaoke. In the front, they have some pool tables. All-in-all, I'd rather sit at home than go out here. 2. Because of Martin's lack of nightlife, many students opt to attend house parties usually thrown by the fraternities. Most people have a lot of fun at these functions and return home safely. Should you choose to go, just keep your eye on your drink, be aware of your surroundings and exercise caution. Don't drink if you are underage and keep your ID handy. Sometimes the police are called by the neighbors and start carding all the party attendees. Underage drinking off campus will still get you in trouble with the school. Don't do it. 3. Paducah, Kentucky, and Jackson, Tennessee, offer more nightlife than Martin and are both about an hour away in opposite directions. Personally, I prefer Paducah because Jackson is more dangerous, but Jackson is slightly closer and in the same state Outdoors 1. The UTM campus has tennis courts, a walking trail and a beautiful quadrangle that is also an official Tennessee botanical garden featuring a collection of trees native to Tennessee. These are good for leisurely walks and games or for fitness and competition. 2. Off campus, Martin has a new Brian Brown Memorial Greenway that you can enter on University Street for a peaceful walk or jog. Another jogging option is the park at the Martin Recreation Complex. They have a walking trail around a pond, but wear sunscreen for this one. There aren't many shade trees. 3. If you're looking to enjoy some leisurely fishing, you can do it in the pond at the Martin Recreation Complex if you have a license and abide by the rules posted at the pond. You can also fish in nearby Dresden at Garrett Lake, but again, be licensed and obey all rules. 4. Tennessee boasts some of the best state parks in the country. Here are all the state parks in Tennessee. You'll notice that Greenfield's Big Cypress Tree State Park is very close to Martin. Unless you're just looking for a different place to walk, I'd avoid this one. The cypress tree is now just a stump, and there isn't very much else out there. Reelfoot Lake can be fun and a great place to fish, but be aware that the town that hosts it is impoverished and isn't exactly a pretty sight, the snakes aren't afraid of people and pose a threat to children and pets and many of the attractions are in disrepair. My favorite West Tennessee state parks are Paris Landing, Natchez Trace and the Pinson Mounds. They may be further than Big Cypress and Reelfoot, but they are worth it. Shopping 1. For cheap groceries, Wal-Mart is your best bet. It's a lot cheaper than the EW James and the bakery and deli are better. I'm usually all for supporting local businesses, but the EW James in Martin offered wilted fruits and vegetables, a dirty store with over priced items because of lack of competition and meat that, at times, seemed unsafe to eat long before the Wal-Mart Supercenter came to town. 2. For fresh locally grown vegetables and fruit, nothing beats Martin's Farmer's Market. It's located near the local library seasonally from June- November. You can get fresh tomatoes, melons, squash, beans, etc. Just a wide variety of fresh family-grown goods. 3. If you go to Paris, stop in the Miller's Country Store for great deals on fresh milk, meats, cheese, spices and other items sold by the local Mennonite community. 4. Martin doesn't have many shopping options when it comes to clothes and what they do have is either over priced or repetitious. Instead of shopping in Martin, go to Union City to shop in stores like Maurice's, JC Penny, Goody's, Vanity Fair Factory Outlet, and the Van Heusen outlet. If you're looking for something like Kohl's or Macy's, you'll have to try Jackson or Paducah. 5. If you don't mind second hand clothing, Union City has a few good thrift store options. Goodwill is the best for variety and price. They have a half off price tag color every week except on Wednesdays and Sundays when the items of that color drop to just $.99. Also, every first Saturday of the month, they have a store-wide 50% off sale. Other good thrift stores are the Second Glance Thrift Store which offers only higher end second hand clothing, but the prices can be steep, and Time Flies, which is good on prices but a bit cluttered. Lodging 1. If you're looking to preview the area or have your family in for a visit, the nicest place to stay in Martin is the new Hampton Inn. It's also the most expensive. 2. You may think the second best places to stay are either the Econo Lodge or Days Inn, but they over charge, the buildings are dated, the service isn't great and the rooms can be moldy and dirty. A cheaper option is staying in the Len Haven motel on Elm Street. It may not look spectacular or have a brand name, but the rooms are bigger, the employees are friendlier, it's in a very safe residential neighborhood in walking distance to a Laundromat and Dairy Queen, and only costs about $37.00 a night and still open for negotiation. 3. Avoid the Eagle Inn; it's in a noisy, rough and inconvenient part of town. Additional Tips 1. The radio plays only recent and former top 40, repetitive non-offensive classic rock hits, Christian music, R&B/Hip Hop, Oldies and conservative talk radio. There should be two NPR stations, but the frequency of the campus station blocks one and a Christian station blocks the other, so you rarely get to enjoy them. My advice? If you like anything other than these genres, bring a fully stocked iPod or invest in an XM subscription. 2. If you enjoy Television, you'll want cable. Even with a great antenna, the new DTV doesn't pick up any local stations other than PBS. Don't get me wrong; PBS is great, but it doesn't help when the weather is bad or when you need to see local news. 3. Verizon and AT&T are pretty much the only cell phone providers with constant coverage in Martin. T-Mobile cell phones are completely useless here. 4. The Soybean Festival can be a lot of fun. Check it out in September. |
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