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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
Tennessee State

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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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Tennessee State — Map

Tennessee State — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -10°–19°
  • -1° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -7°–21°
  • 1° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes -4°–25°
  • 5° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 1°–27°
  • 10° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 26° · extremes 8°–31°
  • 15° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 15°–35°
  • 20° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 17°–38°
  • 22° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 35°) · extremes 17°–39°
  • 22° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 30° (feels like 31°) · extremes 11°–36°
  • 18° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 3°–31°
  • 11° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes -4°–25°
  • 5° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -7°–21°
  • 1° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Tennessee State
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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