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The Peabody Memphis Celebrates Its 150th Birthday

The Peabody Memphis hotel is such an integral part of Memphis’ history and culture.

Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store

Visit Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village for delicious southern soul food and their Old Country Store Gift Shop

Replica Eiffel Tower in Paris, Tennessee – photo by Mike Grace

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Pack Your Bags, Paris is Calling

Pack your Bags, Paris is Calling

Cities & Regions

Southern and soulful, West Tennessee blends a raw, urban can-do spirit with rural charm, delivering its own rhythm of extraordinary experiences, iconic artists and diverse culture. Gear up for major merrymaking in the city. Or, savor small-town charm. West Tennessee shines in its music mojo, legendary landmarks, tasteworthy traditions and an awesome array of recreation in our great outdoors.

Kid-Friendly Attractions to Visit Near Memphis

Stories of music legends, untouched nature and educational fun can all be found in West Tennessee.

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Kids will love feeding zebras, alpacas and more from your car at the drive-thru Tennessee Safari Park

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Explore the music landmarks where history was made and kings were born.

Music History

Beale Street Historic District

The music and entertainment pulse of downtown Memphis, Beale Street at the turn of the 20th century served as a haven for African Americans migrating from small towns.

Music History

Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Home of the King of Rock ‘n' Roll!

Music History

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Soul Music Museum

Slow-cooked, tender and served “wet” or “dry.” You haven't experienced barbecue until you've experienced it in West Tennessee.

Barbecue

Charles Vergos' Rendezvous

Barbecue

Corky's Bar-B-Q

Locals don’t lie, and we’ve been voted the #1 BBQ joint in Memphis 22 times

Barbecue

Interstate Barbecue

Tread historic land where battles were fought and Civil Rights heroes made their mark.

African American History

National Civil Rights Museum

The National Civil Rights Museum chronicles the Civil Rights Movement from slavery to present-day human rights movements. 

Nature & Parks

Fort Pillow State Historic Park

Located on the western edge of Tennessee, approximately 40 miles north of Memphis, Fort Pillow State Historic Park is rich in historic and archaeological significance. Steep bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River made this area a strategic location duri

History

Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

History

Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum

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Eat & Drink

Restaurants

The Outpost

American Restaurant and Specialty Grocery Store

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Wiseacre Brewing Co.

Restaurants

Blue Bank Fishhouse & Grill

Lakeside Dining on Historic Reelfoot Lake

Places to Stay

Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Blue Bank Resort

Fishing, Hunting, Relaxing, Fine Dining, & family fun Lakeside Resort

Bed & Breakfast

Downing Hollow Bed & Breakfast

unique event space, retreats, parties and cozy overnight stays

Mid Century Modern with antique finds throughout the home

Bed & Breakfast

Pricehouse

Cheerful 3 Bedroom Mid Century in Parsons, TN

Things to Do

Tours

Memphis: Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

The Spirits Are Calling – Join the #1 Ghost Tour in Memphis Tonight!

Farms & Orchards

Old Brownsville Farms

Old Brownsville Farms is a cut-your-own flower farm in Bartlett, Tennessee, just outside of Memphis.

Dyersburg Mural - 215 S Mill Ave, Dyersburg, TN 38024

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Main Street Dyersburg

Dyersburg Mural

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How to spend the ultimate baseball-focused weekend in Music City

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Tims Ford Lake: A Winter Retreat for Perfect Tennessee Fishing

Bill Dance unlocks the secrets of getting wintertime smallmouth bass at Tims Ford Reservoir.

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Bell Buckle: A Small Town Treasure

Just 53 miles from Nashville, Bell Buckle is a treasure trove of antiques, delicious food, and more.

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Fish the Clinch River for Striped Bass; Douglas Lake for Multi-Species

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Explore Tennessee

West

Recent Articles

The Peabody Memphis Celebrates Its 150th Birthday

Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store

Pack Your Bags, Paris is Calling

Cities & Regions

Kid-Friendly Attractions to Visit Near Memphis

Beale Street Historic District

Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Charles Vergos' Rendezvous

Corky's Bar-B-Q

Interstate Barbecue

National Civil Rights Museum

Fort Pillow State Historic Park

Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum

Subregions

Eat & Drink

The Outpost

Wiseacre Brewing Co.

Blue Bank Fishhouse & Grill

Places to Stay

Blue Bank Resort

Downing Hollow Bed & Breakfast

Pricehouse

Things to Do

Memphis: Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

Old Brownsville Farms

Main Street Dyersburg

Inspiration just for you

Nashville Sounds – Baseball, Brews and Lots of Music in Your Baseball Season Itinerary

Tims Ford Lake: A Winter Retreat for Perfect Tennessee Fishing

Visit the Places Movies Were Filmed in Tennessee

Bell Buckle: A Small Town Treasure

Fish the Clinch River for Striped Bass; Douglas Lake for Multi-Species

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