Defeated Creek is a privately owned marina by the Thornton and Jones families. The Thorntons learned the marina was for sale in 2012, and in 2014, they were able to make it their own. This required a leap of faith as they set out to relocate from southwestern Pennsylvania. They just knew this would be a great place to raise a family. The Jones family grew up on the lake and live locally in the Defeated Creek area too. In 2020 they became co-owners of the marina and the new partnership got right to work remodeling and remaking the business. We are complimented often for our family-friendly vibe and for our super friendly and professional staff. Take comfort in knowing that spending your dollars at a small town, family run business could not be more appreciated.
The Defeated Creek Marina off I-40 exit 258 is just an hour's drive east of Nashville, 25 minutes from Gordonsville and 15 minutes from Carthage. We are located in the Defeated Creek Park next to one of the most popular campgrounds in the country. By water, we can be found at Cumberland River marker 317, approximately 4 miles from the lock and dam.
160 Marina Lane
Carthage, TN 37030
Our marina offers covered, uncovered and transient slips. We have a launch ramp and our boat store sells ethanol free fuel, live bait and all the basics you'd need for boating or camping. Pontoon boats and recently remodeled cabins overlooking the lake are available to rent. Our restaurant, Creekview Cafe, is a very popular spot. We have a gold medal pizza recipe that we make from scratch: homemade dough, sauce and the best cheese blend we could find. We hand patty our half-pound burgers and our hand-breaded catfish is a must. There is a large selection of craft beers and an eight tap draft system. We offer a number of top shelf spirits and some truly delicious cocktails. Don't forget to feed our pet fish and enjoy a hand-dipped ice cream cone while you're here!
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