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More and more travelers are looking for ways to see new places while still respecting the land and traditions of places they travel. We've made it easier for you by compiling this directory of places to stay, eat and have fun while still helping us preserve the best of Tennessee.
The businesses, events and attractions listed here all are working to take better care of the natural resources, the history, and the culture that make Tennessee such a great place to live or to visit.
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
The Robinson Archive & Gallery
This is an 8,000 square-foot showcase of the photographic work of Jack Robinson (1928-1997). Jack was a <I>Vogue<I> photographer in the 50s and 60s and shot many of the cultural icons of the day. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: 901-619-4478
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tuckaleechee Caverns Inc.
The cave is noted for its onyx formations, "Big Room," and high waterfalls. Tours are conducted along lighted walkways. ...more
Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Townsend, TN
Phone: 865-448-2274
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
U.S. Post Office
Built in 1938 by WPA workings, the building is of Neo-Georgian design. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it contains a famous mural, "Autumn," painted by government-commissioned artist Marguerite Zorach. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Ripley, TN
Phone: 731-635-9691
Unicoi County Heritage Museum
The museum is located in Clinchfield with a 101-year-old frame house. Turn-of-the-century items include Blue Ridge and Cash pottery, country store exhibits and railroad memorabilia. ...more
Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery
The gallery features six exhibits each year that represent the diversity of artistic production today, as well as throughout the history of art. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-322-0605
Volunteer Landing
One-mile paved riverwalk connecting a visitor center, attractions, restaurants, historical markers and refreshing waterfalls and fountains. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-251-6860, 865-215-11
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Upcoming events
Date: Jun 18, 2013
Fruits of the Backyard
Location: Spring Hill, TN
Date: Jun 18, 2013
The King & I
Location: Crossville, TN
Date: Jun 19, 2013
Jackson Generals Baseball
Location: Jackson, TN
See more June events »
Enjoy the outdoorsLand of Blue Smoke
The wispy, smoke-like fog that hangs over the Smoky Mountains comes from rain and evaporation from trees. On the high peaks of the Smokies, an average of 85 inches of rain falls yearly, qualifying the upper elevations as temperate rain forests.


