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Cookeville is Your Waterfall Oasis in Tennessee

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

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.

Make the Great Escape to Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Often called “Nashville’s neighbor,” Goodlettsville is a charming city with plenty of things to do from shopping to eating and more.

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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Festival

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Nov 23

A Southern Marketplace Barn Sale

A Christmas Marketplace with NEW walk through light show

Christmas Marketplace

Christmas on the Cumberland

Get ready to unwrap the holiday magic with the City of Clarksville's Christmas on the Cumberland!

Drive Thru Christmas Light Show

Start a new holiday tradition with your family while enjoying over one mile, and over three million lights, from the comfort of your car.

Nashville Scene's Taco Week

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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

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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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Your Nashville Travel Guide

It’s always a good time to take a road trip to Nashville, home to a plethora of music, culture, delicious food, rich African American history and lots of opportunities to take in the scenery.

Find unique things to do in Chattanooga, like The Caverns a subterranean music venue

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Things to do in Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau

Tennessee’s South Cumberland Plateau surprises visitors with its scenic beauty, architecture, food and more.

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Unique RV Parks & Luxury Campgrounds in Tennessee

It’s time to hit the open road to see something uniquely Tennessee.

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Elephants, Wine and a Pretty Drive to Hohenwald, Tennessee

Hohenwald is an ideal day trip with downtown art, a wine trail and deep history.

Kids observing a hippo at the Memphis Zoo in Memphis TN

Family

Choose Your Family Vacation in West Tennessee

In West Tennessee, your family vacation can be filled with adventure like getting up close to native fish, feeding giraffes and other exotic animals, exploring space and ending the day on a lakeside campground or in a luxurious outdoor lodge.

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Middle

Recent Articles

Cookeville is Your Waterfall Oasis in Tennessee

Small Town, Big Splash

Make the Great Escape to Goodlettsville, Tennessee

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

A Christmas Marketplace with NEW walk through light show

Christmas on the Cumberland

Drive Thru Christmas Light Show

Nashville Scene's Taco Week

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

Your Nashville Travel Guide

Things to do in Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau

Unique RV Parks & Luxury Campgrounds in Tennessee

Elephants, Wine and a Pretty Drive to Hohenwald, Tennessee

Choose Your Family Vacation in West Tennessee

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Nashville Zoo

Adventure Awaits

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens

Discovery Park of America

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