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Plan a free trip to TennesseeUpdated: 2026-08-11
Tennessee is a Southern US state known for its mountainous landscapes, country and blues music, and rich history. Visit to experience its vibrant musical culture, hike in breathtaking nature, and taste authentic Southern cuisine.
Things to do in Tennessee include Cades Cove, Clingmans Dome, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A comprehensive museum dedicated to the history of country music, with interactive exhibits and memorabilia.
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Elvis Presley's famous estate, now a museum showcasing his life and career - a must for fans of the King of Rock and Roll.
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Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km). It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music. Today, the blues clubs and restaurants that line Beale Street are major tourist attractions in Memphis. Festivals and outdoor concerts frequently bring large crowds to the street and its surrounding areas.
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The historic studio where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and other legends recorded their first songs - a thrilling experience for music lovers.
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The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee; its exhibits trace the history of the civil rights movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present. The museum is built around the former Lorraine Motel, the site of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. Two other buildings and their adjacent property, also connected with the King assassination, have been acquired as part of the museum complex.
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The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a museum located in Memphis, Tennessee, at 926 East McLemore Avenue, the original location of Stax Records. Stax launched and supported the careers of artists such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Wilson Pickett, Albert King, William Bell, Eddie Floyd, Jean Knight, Mable John, and countless others including spoken word and comedy by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Moms Mabley, and Richard Pryor.
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Dolly Parton's theme park, combining thrilling rides, live shows, and the heritage of the Smoky Mountains.
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A full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, housing a giant statue of Athena - a unique architectural attraction.
Plan TennesseeCades Cove, Clingmans Dome, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Graceland, Newfound Gap, Laurel Falls and 9 more. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: A comprehensive museum dedicated to the history of country music, with interactive exhibits and memorabilia.
Day 1: Graceland, The Parthenon. Day 2: Ruby Falls, Tennessee Aquarium, Graceland.
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