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Explore the Dive Bar Scene in Nashville

Take a Day Trip to These 9 Tennessee Towns

Experience Rutherford County, Tennessee

Small Town, Big Splash

Whether planning a lazy day on the lake or an action-packed afternoon on dry land, the inviting town of Winchester features fun for everyone.

A traveler on top of Welch's Point Overlook during sunset in Sparta TN

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Cookeville is Your Waterfall Oasis in Tennessee

When you think about Tennessee, your first thought is probably music.

Forget Your Cares in Fentress County

If the fast pace of life has you longing to slow down a bit, plan a relaxing getaway to Fentress County in northeastern Middle Tennessee.

Heritage, hospitality, and a creative spirit

Cities & Regions

Rich in heritage, culture and scenic beauty, Middle Tennessee provides genuine Southern hospitality and delivers an unparalleled creative music experience. Rolling hills and fertile valleys dot the land around Nashville, Tennessee's capital, and the Upper Cumberland. Middle Tennessee includes the western edge of the Cumberland Plateau, the Nashville Basin and the dramatic Highland Rim landscape.

Bluegrass Underground

Bluegrass Underground is a PBS series that is taped live in The Caverns in Pelham, TN

Event Venue

Grand Ole Opry

See "the show that made country music famous. "

Museums

Frist Art Museum

The Frist Art Museum presents world-class visual art on a schedule of changing exhibitions so you always see something new.

Larger-than-life heroes and scientific advancements, Utopian societies and bloody battles are all part of the complex story of Middle Tennessee.

History

Carnton

Learn How the Civil War Redefined America

Museums

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage: Home of the People's President

Tour the home of the 11th U.S. President James K. Polk

History

President James K. Polk Home & Museum

Tour the home of the 11th U.S. President James K. Polk

Museums

Tennessee State Capitol

Finished in 1859, the historic Tennessee State Capitol is one of the oldest working capitols in the country

From award-winning hot chicken to food and wine inspired by every part of the globe, Middle Tennessee is sure to please your appetite.

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Jack Daniel Distillery

Enjoyed around the world, made in Lynchburg, Tennessee, Jack Daniels whiskey is matured in handcrafted, white oak barrels, in the nations oldest registered distillery. Personally guided tours are a part of the ambiance.

Coffee & Tea

Barista Parlor

Enjoy delectable coffee at a local Nashville favorite

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards

Our 52-acre estate was purchased by the DelMonaco family, back in 2006. Construction soon began, and the winery was completed on November 15th, 2008. We started out with only four varietals; today, we have almost 30 acres of vineyards...

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Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce

Old Fashioned Christmas

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Cragfont State Historic Site

Christmas Through the Ages: An Early Tennessee Christmas at Cragfont

Explore the traditions of Christmas through the Ages at Cragfont and Wynnewood State Historic Sites this holiday season.

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Dec 21

Cragfont State Historic Site

Christmas by Candlelight at Cragfont

Experience Christmas at Cragfont by candlelight

Wildwood Resort & Marina

New Year's Eve Gala at Wildwood

New Year's Eve Gala at Wildwood Resort & Marina

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Eat & Drink

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Nearest Green Distillery

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is inspired by the best whiskey-maker the world never knew, the first African-American master distiller on record in the United States, Nearest Green.

Restaurants

Miss Mary Bobo's Restaurant

A Southern Dining Experience Unlike Any Other

Restaurants

Southern Charm Tea Room

Our signature cakes and delicious selection of teas are sure to hit the spot. Order off of the lunch menu for something more than a snack.

Places to Stay

Guest Ranches & Farm Inns

The Silos at Promise Manor

Experience The Silos

Condos & Vacation Rentals

Club Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Glade

Spacious studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom resort suites sleep 2-6 with separate rooms, full kitchen, washer/dryer, whirlpool tub (select), free Wi-Fi, dining area & balcony!

Join us for a great weekend of family fun at Loretta Lynn's!

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Loretta Lynn's Ranch - Event Venue, Campground, Tourist Destination

Canoeing, tubing, camping, live music, hiking, biking

Things to Do

Arts & Entertainment

NowPlayingNashville

Find Where to Go and What to Do in Middle Tennessee.

Festivals

The Homestead Festival

Enjoy an evening of music and stories at Rory Feek's 100-acre historic Hardison Mill Farm in Columbia, Tennessee.

Arts & Entertainment

Homestead Hall at Hardison Mill Farm

Enjoy an evening of music and stories on Rory Feek's 100-acre historic Hardison Mill Farm in Columbia, Tennessee.

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We have a hunch these experiences might be right up your alley.

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, TN

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Spring & Summer Festivals in Tennessee

It's time to start planning for a spring and summer vacation.

Tennessee Inspiration

Get in Touch (Literally) With Nature at the Tennessee Aquarium

Chattanooga is filled with Tennessee experiences. Just ask lifestyle blogger, Anna Liesemeyer of In Honor of Design, who recently took her family to experience them.

Charcuterie board from Oliver Royale in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville Inspiration

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

Get a Made in Tennessee taste in Knoxville.

Knoxville Inspiration

A Made in Tennessee Journey to Knoxville

Culture, creativity, and a wealth of music options, Knoxville beckons with its laid back sophistication.

Outdoor Adventure

Have an Extreme Vacation in Tennessee

An adrenaline-pumping vacation is Made in Tennessee.

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Middle

Recent Articles

Small Town, Big Splash

Cookeville is Your Waterfall Oasis in Tennessee

Forget Your Cares in Fentress County

Heritage, hospitality, and a creative spirit

Cities & Regions

Bluegrass Underground

Grand Ole Opry

Frist Art Museum

Carnton

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage: Home of the People's President

President James K. Polk Home & Museum

Tennessee State Capitol

Jack Daniel Distillery

Barista Parlor

DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards

Old Fashioned Christmas

Christmas Through the Ages: An Early Tennessee Christmas at Cragfont

Christmas by Candlelight at Cragfont

New Year's Eve Gala at Wildwood

Subregions

Eat & Drink

Nearest Green Distillery

Miss Mary Bobo's Restaurant

Southern Charm Tea Room

Places to Stay

The Silos at Promise Manor

Club Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Glade

Loretta Lynn's Ranch - Event Venue, Campground, Tourist Destination

Things to Do

NowPlayingNashville

The Homestead Festival

Homestead Hall at Hardison Mill Farm

Inspiration just for you

Spring & Summer Festivals in Tennessee

Get in Touch (Literally) With Nature at the Tennessee Aquarium

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

A Made in Tennessee Journey to Knoxville

Have an Extreme Vacation in Tennessee

Nashville Zoo

LITTLE ARROW OUTDOOR RESORT

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens

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