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Browse the universe of art, sculpture, design. Soak up local history. Appreciate handmade craft. Marvel at ancient artifacts. Gain insight into the culture of our state's inhabitants. Peruse original collections. Discover the Secret City. Get a charge from the excitement in Tennessee museums!

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The Carter House
This Registered Historic Landmark is now open to the public and serves as a memorial to the Carter family as well as the countless heroes in the Battle of Franklin. The modest brick home was the Federal Command Post while the family took refuge in the basement. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Franklin, TN
Phone:  615-791-1861

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The Crossville Depot
Unique gifts for everyone. Daily coffee, tea and candy samples. ...more

Region:  Upper Cumberland
City:  Crossville, TN
Phone:  931-456-2586

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The Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum & Smoky Mountain Spices
The only Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in the world with over 20,000 shakers and growing. Take home spices and whimsical shakers. ...more

Region:  Smoky Mountains
City:  Gatlinburg, TN
Phone:  865-430-5515

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The Scopes Trial Museum & Rhea County Courthouse
The restored Romanesque Revival-Italian villa-style courthouse was built in 1891, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. The Scopes Trial courtroom is on the second floor and contains the original judge's bench, four tables, railing, jury chairs and spectator seats. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Dayton, TN
Phone:  (423) 775-7801

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The Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area
Partners with organizations and individuals across the state to tell the whole story of America's greatest challenge, 1860-1875. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Murfreesboro, TN
Phone:  615-898-2947

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Town of Granville
A riverboat town with a strong history located on Cordell Hull Lake. Town includes historic buildings, museum, park, marina and much more. ...more

Region:  Upper Cumberland
City:  Granville, TN
Phone:  931-653-4511

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Town of Spring City
http://www. townofspringcitytn. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Spring City, TN
Phone:  (423) 365-6441

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Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum
The plantation home of John Overton, Travelers Rest preserves 200 years of Nashville's historic past, from frontier to Civil War to today. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Nashville, TN
Phone:  615-832-8197

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Treasures and More on 64
Find the treasures of Franklin, Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wayne counties on Highway 64. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Pulaski, TN
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Trousdale Place
This historic home of former Tennessee Governor William Trousdale was built around 1813 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house contains original Trousdale furniture and a small Confederate library. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Gallatin, TN
Phone:  615-452-5648

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Twin Cities' Railroad & Textile Museum
Showcasing history, both oral and local, industry, area centennial celebration and Banana Festival. ...more

Region:  Northwest
City:  South Fulton, TN
Phone:  (731) 479-7029

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Vonore Heritage Museum
On display are artifacts used by the people of Vonore from the late 1800s through the 1950s. Artifacts include Civil War pieces; WWI and WWII uniforms; trophies; plaques; and pictures from the now-closed Vonore High School. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Vonore, TN
Phone:  423-884-2989

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W.C. Handy House Museum
William Christopher Handy known as the “Father of the Blues” was born in 1873 in Florence, Alabama in a log cabin built by his grandfather. Growing up, he received lessons on the cornet in the local barber shop. ...more

Region:  Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City:  Memphis, TN
Phone:  901-527-3427

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West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center
An Authentic Southern Experience! Just off I-40, Exit 56, (behind McDonald's) in Brownsville, Tennessee, is the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. Opened in 1999, the center offers visitors a taste of what West Tennessee has to offer — a staging area for your West Tennessee adventure. ...more

Region:  Southwest
City:  Brownsville, TN
Phone:  731-779-9000

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White County Heritage Museum
Located just one block from the courthouse, this artifact-filled museum features permanent and temporary exhibits that celebrate the rich history of the Highland Rim region of Tennessee, from pottery and music to military and railroads. Open Thurs. ...more

Region:  Middle Tennessee
City:  Sparta, TN
Phone:  931-837-3900

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