Art Scenes across Tennessee
14 Places to Visit | Plan for 6-8 days
Dabble your vacation in a little bit of Tennessee art. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a novice, if you love art, you’ll love Tennessee. Begin in the west portion of the state at the Orpheum Theater where Broadway meets Beale Street. Hailed as the “South’s Finest Theatre,” the Orpheum host Broadway, ballet and opera performances. Catch a show here and visit the West Tennessee Regional Art Center. Located in historic Humboldt, TN in the restored City Hall, the art center features the significant Caldwell Collection and rotating art exhibits.
Move from west to middle and find yourself in Nashville’s Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Frist houses world-class art, interactive displays and educational programs. While you’re in Nashville, tour the beautiful Ryman Auditorium. Built in 1892, the Ryman offers a long line of interesting historical facts, including a place in the Grand Ole Opry’s history. Delve into all of Nashville’s artistic places and keep moving east.
Slightly southeast from Nashville, explore the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center & Regional Art Museum. The historic Baillet house showcases the center and museum. The Tullahoma Fine Arts Center and Regional Art Museum hosts exhibits, programs, festivals and a permanent art collection and makes an unique stop on your way to Chattanooga.
Chattanooga has quite an art district. The Hunter Museum of American Art is recognized as one of the country’s finest collections of art. The building itself is sculpted beautifully and perched on an 80-foot bluff along the Tennessee River.
Across the river, catch a show at one of America’s oldest theatres, the Chattanooga Theatre Centre. Within walking distance from Chattanooga, Bluff View Art District holds an intriguing collection of restaurants, gardens, galleries, inns, terrace cafes, working artists, historic homes, bocce court and banquet facilities combined with a spectacular view.
After Chattanooga, you must see Tennessee’s official theater in Knoxville, the Historic Tennessee Theatre. A 1928 movie palace completely renovated, the theater hosts classical music, vintage films, dance, theater, and modern performances. Knoxville also features the Knoxville Museum of Art and the artistic shopping and nightlife districts of Market Square and the Old City.
From Knoxville, experience the International Storytelling Center in Bristol. The center is a rare and enjoyable find with festivals, exhibits and live and recorded performances. Conclude your vacation with a bluegrass, Broadway or rock ‘n roll show at the Paramount Center for the Arts.
Memphis, TN
"Where Broadway meets Beale." A 1928 restored historic landmark, hosting opera, ballet, concerts, touri ...more
Humboldt, TN
Beautiful and significant Caldwell Collection displayed in upstairs gallery of Humboldt's historic resto ...more
Nashville, TN
Presents world-class visual art, interactive displays and educational programs. It's a place for the who ...more
Nashville, TN
Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman housed the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974. The Ryman was named a Nati ...more
Nashville, TN
The unique art form we call country music owes its phenomenal rise in popularity to a live show that bega ...more
Tullahoma, TN
Located in the historic Baillet house. A new wing, the Regional Museum of Art was added in 1992. It hosts ...more
Chattanooga, TN
You've never had an art appreciation experience like this. The Hunter is for the entire family to enjoy. ...more
Chattanooga, TN
One of America's oldest community theatres, CTC offers 15 live stage productions per season. Adult and y ...more
Chattanooga, TN
Within walking distance from downtown Chattanooga, Bluff View Art District is a historic neighborhood of ...more
Knoxville, TN
A 1928 movie palace serving as performing arts facility. Music concerts of all kinds, dance and theater. ...more
Knoxville, TN
The Knoxville Museum of Art presents and interprets outstanding works by artists of regional, national, a ...more
Knoxville, TN
A restored warehouse district with eclectic shops, antiques stores, restaurants, coffee houses and nightc ...more
Jonesborough, TN
The International Storytelling Center is the world's premier institution dedicated to improving lives an ...more
Bristol, TN
This is a restored movie palace presenting live entertainment. Featuring Bluegrass to Broadway, big band, ...more
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