Tennessee State

Region · 🇺🇸 United States

Population 6,910,840

Area 109,139 km²

Time zone America/Chicago, America/New_York

Official website www.tn.gov

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Tennessee Essentials

Tennessee’s landmarks span the misty Great Smoky Mountains and the historic musical corridors of Nashville and Memphis. This collection features the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, known as the 'Mother Church of Country Music,' alongside Memphis’s Sun Studio and Graceland. It includes pivotal history at the National Civil Rights Museum and Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, as well as natural sites like the 145-foot underground Ruby Falls and Clingmans Dome, the state's highest point.

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Tennessee Essentials

This collection highlights Tennessee's diverse heritage, spanning from the musical legacies of Memphis and Nashville to significant engineering feats in Chattanooga. Featured sites include Graceland, the 13.8-acre estate of Elvis Presley, and the Ryman Auditorium, a historic 2,362-seat venue known as the Mother Church of Country Music. The list also explores the Walnut Street Bridge, one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges, and the 'Stone Castle' stadium in Bristol. Cultural landmarks include the state's second-largest general interest museum and historic parks commemorating Sycamore Shoals and WWI hero Sgt. Alvin C. York.

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Music & Heritage Sites

This collection highlights Tennessee's pivotal role in American music and social history. Explore the origins of country at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry House, or delve into soul and rock at Memphis's Stax Museum and Graceland. Beyond music, the list includes the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel and the historic Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson. These venues and museums preserve the legacies of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash alongside significant architectural landmarks and civil rights sites across the state.

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Natural Wonders

Tennessee’s natural landscapes are defined by the ancient Appalachian Mountains and the diverse ecosystems of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This collection features prominent geological landmarks, including the 256-foot Fall Creek Falls and the 6,643-foot Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the state. From the river-carved gorges of Rock Island State Park to the misty hardwood forests housing the Ramsey Cascades, these sites showcase the region's rich biodiversity and expansive vistas across the Tennessee-North Carolina border.

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Civil Rights & Heritage

Tennessee’s history is anchored by pivotal sites like Memphis’s National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. This collection spans the state's complex narrative, from the Hermitage and Belle Meade Plantation’s exploration of the antebellum South to the historic Walnut Street Bridge in Chattanooga and RCA Studio B in Nashville. These locations preserve the legacies of the Civil Rights Movement, the American Revolution at Sycamore Shoals, and the state's significant impact on global music and trade.

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Tennessee's Best Golf Courses

Tennessee features a diverse collection of golf courses, ranging from historic 1920s designs to modern signature layouts. This selection includes Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman designs, several stops on the Tennessee Golf Trail, and courses with significant professional history. From the rolling hills of Knoxville to the riverbanks of Nashville and Memphis, these venues offer varied terrain including traditional parkland, links-style back nines, and challenging waterfront holes.

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