Military Monuments & Museums
Visit the Hazen Brigade Monument which commemorates the Stones River Campaign, a decisive battle favoring Union forces. This monument is noted as the oldest intact civil war monument still standing in its original location. Carnton Mansion, once used as a field hospital for wounded and dying Confederate soldiers, offers tours of the house, grounds and garden. Explore historic Lairdland Farm House and Civil War Museum where you can see an extensive collection of Union and Confederate artifacts, or head for the memorial in Greeneville, the only memorial in Tennessee to honor troops from both the Union and Confederate armies.
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
Top Secret Trail
Top Secret is waiting for you: a trail of secrets hidden among the scenic wilds of the Upper Cumberland Plateau. Immerse yourself in early Knoxville history by touring Blount Mansion, James White Fort and Bleak House, General Longstreet’s 1863 Battle of Knoxville headquarters. ...more
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City: , TN
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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
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
U.S. Custom House & Museum
<p>Now home to the East Tennessee Historical Society, the old Custom House was finished as a major federal office building in 1874. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 423-544-4262
Union Monument
<p>On the grounds of the courthouse is a marker signifying that here was the location of the Unionist Convention, which opposed joining the Confederacy and advocated the creation of a new Unionist state. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Greeneville, TN
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Veteran's National Cemetery
Established immediately after the siege of Knoxville, this cemetery contains Federal casualties from the Battle of Fort Sanders and members of 1st Heavy Artillery, USCT. Open daily. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Knoxville, TN
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Veterans Memorial at Cumberland Square Park
Featuring five life-sized bronze sculptures paying tribute to U. S. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Bristol, TN
Phone: (276) 645-7275
Veterans' Museum
See WWII on a former B17 training base. WWI to Desert Storm displays include, WWII staff car, Jeep, uniforms and more. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Halls, TN
Phone: 731-836-7400
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
White Lightning Trail
The White Lightning Trail is waiting for you: a picturesque drive through the fertile valleys and rustic charm of the Tennessee hills. After leaving the city limits, you’ll pass through the Great Smoky Mountains into historic country music — Maynardville — home to country music greats like Chet Atkins and Roy Acuff. ...more
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World War II Remembrance Museum USS Tennessee (BB43)
The museum features WWII memorabilia, including a large collection of authentic pieces from the USS Tennessee. Jim Barna Log Systems of Oneida donated the log structure. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Huntsville, TN
Phone: 423-663-2805
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