A Perfect Day at Barnsley Resort: Quail Hunting and Southern Charm Just a Short Drive from Chattanooga

As a Chattanooga native and real estate professional who's always on the go, I make it a point to carve out time for the things that recharge me—like spending a day in the great outdoors with good friends. I’ve visited Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia, several times over the years, but I’d never made it to the Beretta Shooting Grounds side until this past MLK Day. A few buddies and I planned a quick quail hunting outing, and it turned out to be one of the best days I’ve had in a while.

We packed a hearty lunch to enjoy after the hunt, carpooled down for great conversation, and hit the road early. The best part for us locals? It’s an easy drive south from Chattanooga—you can head out in the morning, enjoy a fantastic hunt, and be back in time to

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