History

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History

When you visit Tennessee, you aren’t just learning about history. You’re experiencing it.

Walk in the footsteps of music legends; stand in studios echoing with hits of yesterday, anticipating the stars of tomorrow. Explore battlefields, forts and relics from the Civil War to the landmark stops of Tennessee’s 10 locations on the US Civil Rights Trail. See the locations below by region to start planning your trip.

History
West Tennessee

Discovery Park of America is a world-class educational venue with over 70,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, as well as a 50-acre park.
Museums

Discovery Park of America

Experience wonder and possibility! Set on 50 acres, world-class Discovery Park of America will stimulate your imagination and, perhaps, inspire your own dreams and visions.

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Elvis Presley
Music History

Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Home of the King of Rock ‘n' Roll!

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Shiloh National Military Park
Civil War

Shiloh National Military Park

One of the best preserved Civil War Battlefields in the Nation!

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MoSH - Museum of Science & History
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MoSH - Memphis Museum of Science & History

Come explore a world of history, science and nature at MoSH.

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Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse
History

Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

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The world's only Tina Turner Museum
Music History

West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center

A music heritage destination with something for everyone ....  including the world's only Tina Turner Museum.

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Middle Tennessee

Oaklands Mansion Murfreesboro
History

Oaklands Mansion

A hidden gem in the heart of Tennessee!

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Sutton General Store Granville, TN
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Historic Granville , Tennessee's Mayberry Town

One hour east of Nashville on the banks of the Cumberland River your find a hidden gem called Historic Granville, Tennessee's Mayberry Town.

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Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
Nature & Parks

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

The Old Stone Fort was built during the Middle Woodland Period, 1,500-2,000 years ago. Native Americans used this area continuously for about 500 years, eventually leaving it abandoned. By the time European settlers arrived, it was unclear of what the are

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All Aboard for History
Museums

Monterey Depot Museum

Trains, Coal Mining, Timber, Civil War and more.

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A docent explains a kitchen tool to a family at Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement.
History

Historic Collinsville

Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement

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Monument horning a pre-historic monolith that once resembled a dog.
History

Standing Stone Monument

Honoring our rich Native American history

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East Tennessee

Get up close with an active Pliocene-era fossil dig site 5 million years old. Finds include red panda, tapir, saber tooth cat, and mastodon. Permanent exhibits and dig site tours available.
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Gray Fossil Site & Museum

5 Million Years in the Making!

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This has to be one of the most famous train loops in all-time. The Hiwassee Loop is a train loop that winds it's way through Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, passing by many points on the Hiwassee river and photographing opportunities galore!
Tours

Hiwassee River Scenic Railroad

This has to be one of the most famous train loops in all-time. The Hiwassee Loop is a train loop that winds it's way through Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, passing by many points on the Hiwassee river and photographing opportunities galore!

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Ride a Vintage Short Line Train!
Museums

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Ride a Vintage Short Line Train!

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60-foot Foster Falls in South Cumberland State Park
Outdoor Activities

Tennessee's South Cumberland

Waterfalls, Overlooks and Hiking Galore, South Cumberland and Savage Gulf State Parks, the Mountain Goat Trail, Baggenstoss Farms Zipline, historic Dutch Maid Bakery, Stoker-Stampfli Swiss Heritage Farm, Coalmont OHV Park, The Caverns and much more!

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pioneer life log cabin
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The McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

History Loves Company! Come explore the history and heritage of McMinn county Tennessee. The Battle of Athens, The USS Charles Ware Exhibit and much more.

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Large wall with hundreds of pieces of cast iron cookware displayed
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Lodge Museum of Cast Iron

An interactive experience of all things cast iron from food to foundry to family!

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