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Music History

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Music History

It started with a beat and soon captured the pulse of our nation. From epic venues to legendary recording studios, Tennessee's music history fuels the soul like no other place can.

Feel inspired when you explore the home of seven genres of music and hear why Tennessee is The Soundtrack Of America. Browse music history locations below by region to start planning your trip.  

Music History
West Tennessee

Elvis Presley
Music History

Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Home of the King of Rock ‘n' Roll!

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Tina Turner Museum located inside the historic Flagg Grove School
Music History

Tina Turner Museum and Flagg Grove School

Tina Turner Museum at Flagg Grove School features costumes and memorabilia from her career.

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Beale Street
Music History

Beale Street Historic District

The music and entertainment pulse of downtown Memphis, Beale Street at the turn of the 20th century served as a haven for African Americans migrating from small towns.

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The Complete Memphis Music Story
Music History

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

The original Rock 'n' Soul exhibit, developed in 2000 by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the complete Memphis music story, introducing guests to the Memphis musical legends who shook the planet.

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The world's only Tina Turner Museum
Music History

West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center

A music heritage destination with something for everyone ....  including the world's only Tina Turner Museum.

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Sun Studio
Music History

Sun Studio

Take a guided tour of the Birthplace of Rock -n- Roll, listening to the iconic songs that were recorded in that very same studio.

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Middle Tennessee

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour - Stoney Lonesome Bluegrass
Music Venues & Museums

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour and Dinner Show

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour: live bluegrass every Saturday night.

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The farmhouse, built in 1837, that Johnny Cash loved for 33 years
Music History

Storytellers Hideaway Farm

Unique artifacts and stories make Johnny Cash’s story more personal,

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Preview of the Gibson Garage
Shopping

Gibson Garage

The Gibson Garage allows visitors to shop, design a dream guitar, experience exclusive live music performances, catch a taping of the Gibson TV series, and explore all the stories behind the music with captivating and interactive exhibits.

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Thomas Maupin Festival - MaupinFest
Festivals

Tennessee Old-Time Music and Dance Association

The Tennessee Old-Time Music and Dance Association presents MaupinFest - a celebration of old-time dance and music.

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Barbershop Harmony Society Logo
Arts & Entertainment

Barbershop Harmony Society

Bringing people together in harmony and fellowship to enrich lives through singing for over 80 years.

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Visit Ernest Tubb's Tour bus and over 40 unique local vendors.
Shopping

The Tacky Turtle

A unique marketplace with over 40 vendors

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Music History
East Tennessee

Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Museums

Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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Bluegrass Underground is taped live in The Caverns in Pelham, TN
Arts & Entertainment

Bluegrass Underground

Bluegrass Underground is a PBS series that is taped live in The Caverns in Pelham, TN

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TITANIC Museum Attraction Exterior
Museums

TITANIC Museum Attraction

A World Class Museum with over 400 TITANIC artifacts on display!

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Copperhead Road Landmark in Butler TN
Music History

Copperhead Road Landmark at Watauga Lake Winery

Copperhead Road Landmark

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Tennessee Ernie Ford House - Birthplace of Tennessee Ernie Ford
Music History

Tennessee Ernie Ford House - Birthplace of Tennessee Ernie Ford

Birthplace of Tennessee Ernie Ford 1223 Anderson Street Bristol TN 37620

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Mountain City Fiddlers Convention
Arts & Entertainment

Mountain City Fiddlers Convention

Mountain City Fiddlers Convention

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