Top Attractions in Tennessee

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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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an American national park in the southeastern United States, with parts in North Carolina and…

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Graceland

Graceland is a mansion on a 13.8-acre estate in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, once owned by American singer Elvis Presley.

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the world's largest museums and research centers dedicated to…

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Grand Ole Opry House

The Grand Ole Opry is a regular live country-music radio broadcast originating from Nashville, Tennessee, on WSM, held between two and five…

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National Civil Rights Museum

The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee; its exhibits trace the history of…

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Ryman Auditorium

Ryman Auditorium is a 2,362-seat live-performance venue located at 116 5th Avenue North, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Dollywood

Dollywood is a theme park jointly owned by entertainer Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment.

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Tennessee Aquarium

The Tennessee Aquarium is a non-profit public aquarium located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.

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Clingmans Dome

Clingmans Dome is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina in the southeastern United States.

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Ruby Falls

A 145-foot underground waterfall located within Lookout Mountain. Discovered in 1928, the cavern features various stalactites and stalagmites accessible via a 260-foot elevator descent.

Sun Studio

Opened by Sam Phillips in 1950, this Memphis recording studio is recognized as the 'Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll.' It served as the recording home for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis.

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Johnny Cash Museum

Discover the world of the world-famous musician Johnny Cash. You'll learn about his life here as well as see various memorabilia.

The Hermitage

The 1,120-acre estate and Greek Revival mansion of Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. President. The site includes the preserved 1836 residence, original log cabins, and the tomb of Jackson and his wife.