Monuments & Museums
Weave your way through Tennessee’s colorful tapestry of American history with a visit to any one of its fascinating monuments and museums.
Stroll through the massive collections at the Tennessee State Museum and take a journey into Tennessee’s legendary past. Or, wind your way through a museum dedicated to your personal interest--the Casey Jones Railroad Museum, Chucalissa Archaeological Museum and the Stax Museum to name just a few.
Cotton Museum of the South
Features a 1915 cotton gin. Located in a rural antique village with dining, shops, country church, arboretum, log buildings and a one-room schoolhouse. ...more
Country Music Marker/Mural
Tribute to 1927 "Bristol Sessions" where first recordings of country music occurred. Recognized as "Official Birthplace of Country Music. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Bristol, TN
Phone: 423-989-4850
Crockett Spring Park
Native tree park on site of Crockett family's first Tennessee home. National Register and Tennessee Historical Commission location. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Rogersville, TN
Phone: 423-272-1961
Cumberland Gap General Store
A unique shop. Over 6,000 gift items. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Cumberland Gap, TN
Phone: 423-869-2282
David Crockett Statue
The only statue of the famous frontiersman, statesman, legislator and hero of the Alamo. He helped organize Lawrence County in 1817 after the Chickasaw Indians ceded it to the U. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Lawrenceburg, TN
Phone: (931) 762-4911
Dolly Parton Statue
This tribute to hometown superstar, Dolly Parton is located on the Sevier County Courthouse lawn. ...more
Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Sevierville, TN
Phone: 865-453-6411
Downtown Greeneville Historic District
Bricked sidewalks lined with historic homes. Features the 4 corners of Andrew Johnson, tailor shop and museum, early home, statue and birthplace replica. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Greeneville, TN
Phone: 423-638-4111
Edwin Warner Park
Edwin and Percy Warner Parks, collectively known as The Warner Parks, are managed by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation of Nashville and Davidson County. The Warner Parks are the largest municipally administered parks in Tennessee and together span 2684 acres of forest and field, 9 miles from downtown Nashville. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615- 352-6299
Emmett Lewis Memorial Heritage Center and Museum
Historical museum presenting Tiptonville, Reelfoot Lake and Lake County history. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Tiptonville, TN
Phone: 731-253-9922
Fort Nashborough
On January 1, 1780, Nashville was founded when James Robertson led his group of pioneers across the frozen Cumberland River to a place called the Cedar Bluffs. It was here that these men built a fort called Nashborough, which would be shelter for the first families until Indian attacks ended in 1792. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-862-8400
General Strahl's Cannon
Made in 1820 and originally a main deck gun on the USS Independence during the Mexican War. Used by Confederates in land battles in Civil War. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Dyersburg, TN
Phone: 731-285-3433
Gibson County Courthouse
During the Civil War, Nathan Bedford Forrest's men captured this important stop on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Dec. 20, 1862. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Trenton, TN
Phone:
Grand Ole Opry Museum
Discover some of the Opry's greatest stars. Please call before making a special trip since museum closes occasionally for special events. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-871OPRY
Historic Downtown Clinton
Spend countless hours shopping for antiques, collectibles and specialty items and enjoy the unique eateries in restored Historic Downtown Clinton. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Clinton, TN
Phone: 865-457-4542
Historic Downtown Franklin
Fifteen block National Register Historic District with more than 70 unique shops, restaurants and antiques. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Franklin, TN
Phone: (615) 591-8500
Take a journey into Tennessee's rich history and heritage on the Old Tennessee Trail. Over eighty points of interest take you from...
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