The Great State of Tennessee
Tennessee is located in the southeastern United States. The Appalachian Mountains cover a large part of Eastern Tennessee, with the Mississippi River forming the state’s western border. Nashville is the capital city and Memphis is the largest city in the state.
Tennessee has played a major part in the expansion of rock-n-roll music as well as the early blues music. Memphis is regarded as the place where the blues originated. It is also home to such famous musicians as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison to name a few.
One of the most visited national parks is the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. In it one can observe many bird species, mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians, with large varieties of trees and plants, both of the flowering and non-flowering kind. One of the most popular attractions is Cades Cove park. It contains well conserved homesteads and is considered a historic place. At the park there are plenty of activities to enjoy, among them are bicycling, fishing and horseback riding.
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Tennessee Attractions
1 Alex Haley House and Museum
- HenningAlex Haley House and Museum is a Tennessee state-owned historic site in Henning, Tennessee. It was originally known as W. E. Palmer House. It was a home and the burial place of author Alex Haley. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
2 Allen Arena - Lipscomb University
- NashvilleAllen Arena is an indoor arena at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. The arena was named in honor of James C. and Linda Allen, the facility's primary benefactors. James Allen is a member of the board of trustees for the university and worked for the university at one time. The arena is primarily used for basketball and volleyball athletic events and is also used for daily chapel services and occasional concerts.
3 American Museum of Science and Energy
- Oak RidgeThe American Museum of Science and Energy is a science museum in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, designed to teach both children and adults about energy, especially nuclear power, and to document the role Oak Ridge played in the Manhattan Project. The museum opened as the American Museum of Atomic Energy in 1949 in an old wartime cafeteria on Jefferson Circle. It moved to its current facility in 1975 and was re-named AMSE in 1978.
4 Andrew Johnson Golf Club
- GreenevilleThe Andrew Johnson Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Greene County Tennessee. This course is located in the city of Greeneville. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 423-636-1476.
Address: 615 Lick Hollow Rd, Greeneville, TN 37743
5 Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
- GreenevilleAndrew Johnson National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Greeneville, Tennessee, maintained by the National Park Service. It was established to honor Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States, who became president after Abraham Lincoln's death. The site includes two of Johnson's homes, his tailor shop, and his grave site within the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery.
6 Aqua Golf Center
- MemphisThe Aqua Golf Center is a 9 hole public golf course in Shelby County Tennessee. This course is located in the city of Memphis. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 901-372-1868.
Address: 5055 Pleasant View Rd, Memphis, TN 38134
7 Art Museum of the University of Memphis
- MemphisThe Art Museum of the University of Memphis is a museum that can be found at 3750 Norriswood Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee in the US. The museum was opened in 1981 as The University Gallery; in 1994 the gallery received its present name.
8 Athenaeum Rectory
- ColumbiaThe Athenaeum Rectory is a historic building in Columbia, Tennessee that features both Gothic and Moorish architectural elements. Completed in 1837, the building originally served as the rectory for The Columbia Female Institute and as the residence of the school's first president, the Reverend Franklin Gillette Smith. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
9 Audubon Golf Course
- MemphisThe Audubon Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Shelby County Tennessee. This course is located in the city of Memphis. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 901-683-6941.
Address: 4160 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
10 Baileyton Golf Club
- GreenevilleThe Baileyton Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Greene County Tennessee. This course is located in the city of Greeneville. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 423-234-5131.
Address: 7925 Horton Hwy, Greeneville, TN 37745
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Tennessee
Published August 5, 2011
Gatlinburg Tennessee is a fun tourist town abutting the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with kitsch family attractions like the Mystery Theater and Ripley's
Published March 30, 2011
Your family will discover a wonderful selection of museums in Memphis Tennessee including The Stax Museum of American Soul Music and The Children's Museum of Memphis
Published March 29, 2011
From Sun Recording to the Stax Studios, from Graceland to Beale Street, there's plenty of opportunities to experience a musical Memphis Tennessee that all ages will enjoy.
Published February 1, 2011
Graceland is perhaps the most famous tourist attraction in Memphis Tennessee. Graceland was the last home of Elvis Presley and is not a wonderful tourist destination.
Published December 15, 2010
Gatlinburg Tennessee is a city with plenty to offer for traveling families. There are literally dozens of attractions, shops and restaurants packed into several blocks.
Published September 26, 2010
Road trip through the Great Smoky Mountains past Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis. While driving through Memphis we saw the gigantic stainless-steel Great American Pyramid arena in the middle of the city, the focal point of the city's skyline since 1991.
Published September 7, 2010
Exploring the North Georgia mountains to the Ocooee River and Lake Blue Ridge. Walk through trails, enjoy the breathtaking views and splashing around in swimming areas of the river.
Published August 14, 2010
When you think of Memphis, Tennessee, you think “Rock N Roll,” Graceland, Sun Studio, and Elvis. Would you ever think of Victorian England, Pink Palaces, and Mud?
