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In Tennessee, nature takes you out-of-bounds. Behold a cave chandelier, an underground sea, habitats of waterfowl, fish, reptiles and amphibians. Ferret through our forests. Step into interesting in Tennessee.

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The Miracle Theater
The Miracle is an awe inspiring epic musical production about the life of Christ featuring a huge cast of actors, singers, and dancers, along with live animals. Angels take flight to proclaim the birth of Jesus. ...more

Region:  Smoky Mountains
City:  Pigeon Forge, TN
Phone:  865-428-7469

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The Nashville Shakespeare Festival
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival produces two major events each year, Shakespeare in the Park and Winter Shakespeare. Shakespeare in the Park 2013 will be A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM from August 15th through September 15th. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Nashville, TN
Phone:  615-255-2273

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The Old Copper Road Historic Trail
Constructed in 1878 by Cherokee laborers, the road was built for the transportation of copper ore. The trail begins and ends at Ocoee Whitewater Center. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Ducktown, TN
Phone:  423-496-0100

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The Old Mill
Pioneer Isaac Love created an iron forge here in 1820 and son, William, built a tub mill 10 years later. This water-powered gristmill was one of the hubs of activity in town, producing meals, flours and even the town’s electricity. ...more

Region:  Smoky Mountains
City:  Pigeon Forge, TN
Phone:  (865) 429-3463

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The Renaissance Center
An arts and technology education and performing arts center, includes art gallery, planetarium, and community and dinner theater productions. Computer and 3D animation classes available, digital television and audio studios, school field trips. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Dickson, TN
Phone:  615-740-5600

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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 Space Needle
Family fun center with hi-tech arcade, pro mini-golf, lazer tag, Old Tyme Photo and 342-foot Observation Tower with 360-degree outdoor view. ...more

Region:  Smoky Mountains
City:  Gatlinburg, TN
Phone:  865-436-4629

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The Tellico Arts Center
The Tellico Arts Center is a not-for-profit gallery limited to local arts. Performances of Appalachian stories & music are held six months a year. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Tellico Plains, TN
Phone:  423-253-2253

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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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The Three Rivers Rambler
The 3RR runs on Saturdays at 2 and 5 p. m. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Knoxville, TN
Phone:  865-524-9411

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The Track
Family headquarters for fun, the ultimate in go-kart tracks, miniature golf, kids country, blaster boats, bungee jumping and the new Skyflyer. ...more

Region:  Smoky Mountains
City:  Pigeon Forge, TN
Phone:  865-453-4777

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The University of Tennessee Arboretum
The Arboretum is a project of the University of Tennessee Forest Resources Research and Education Center. It generally hosts more than 30,000 visitors annually. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Oak Ridge, TN
Phone:  (865) 483-3571

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Theatre Bristol
A not-for-profit cultural and educational organization celebrating 39 years of regional community involvement and support. ...more

Region:  Northeast
City:  Bristol, TN
Phone:  (423) 968-4977

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Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial & Nature Center
Located in the largest urban park in Tipton County, the museum is a tribute to military history, environmental education and historical preservation. ...more

Region:  Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City:  Covington, TN
Phone:  901-476-0242

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