History
Browse the universe of art, sculpture, design. Soak up local history. Appreciate handmade craft. Marvel at ancient artifacts. Gain insight into the culture of our state's inhabitants. Peruse original collections. Discover the Secret City. Get a charge from the excitement in Tennessee museums!
Sevier County Heritage Museum
Museum of local history from Woodland Indian artifacts to early settlers and implements they used on the farm. Other exhibits highlight education and tributes to local Veterans from the Civil War through Korea. ...more
Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Sevierville, TN
Phone: 865-453-4058
Sheriff Buford Pusser Home & Museum
The Buford Pusser home and museum is the real home, furnishings and memorabilia of the late Buford Pusser. ...more
Region: Southwest
City: Adamsville, TN
Phone: 731-632-4080
Smith County Heritage Museum
The Smith County Heritage Museum is located in Carthage, in the former W. E. ...more
Region: Upper Cumberland
City: Carthage, TN
Phone: 615-735-1104
South Main Historic Art District
This artsy little district has been described by locals as "a bite of the Big Apple with a dash of Southern hospitality. " In recent years, it has become one of the hottest neighborhoods in Memphis for its attractive loft-style living and its many shops and restaurants. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Memphis, TN
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Stones River National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River was one of the bloodiest and most significant battles of the Civil War. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Murfreesboro, TN
Phone: 615-893-9501
Sumner County Museum
Standing 3 stories tall and spanning more than 10,000 square feet, the museum is home to more than 250,000 artifacts including those recovered from archeological digs at Bledsoe Fort. The museum houses many items that were once owned by local music stars as well as objects from the world famous Randy's Records Shop. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Gallatin, TN
Phone: 615-451-3738
Tennessee Central Railway Museum
Railroad museum/excursion train takes more than 25 trips per year to Lebanon, Watertown and Cookeville. 1950's diesel locomotives and passenger cars are the train. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-244-9001
Tennessee Museum of Aviation
Non-profit foundation dedicated to preserving aviation history, advancing aviation education and honoring those making contributions to aviation and aerospace. Featuring 50,000 square feet of museum exhibits, many flyable aircraft, entertainment. ...more
Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Sevierville, TN
Phone: 865-908-0171
Tennessee Newspaper & Printing Museum
Tennessee's only newspaper museum located in the town where Tennessee's first paper was printed in 1791. National Register property. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Rogersville, TN
Phone: 423-272-1961
Tennessee River Museum
Tribute to the Tennessee River and its influence on the land, people and the heritage of the Tennessee Valley. Five exhibits. ...more
Region: Southwest
City: Savannah, TN
Phone: 731-925-8181
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
State-of-the-art 7,500-square foot interactive facility, chronicling the history of sports in Tennessee from the early 1800s to contemporary stars. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-242-4750
Tennessee State Museum
One of the largest museums in the nation with more than 60,000 square feet of permanent exhibits and a 10,000 square-foot changing exhibition hall. Exhibits begin with prehistoric people and continue through the early 1900s. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-741-2692
Tennessee Valley Railroad
The largest historic railroad in the South offers daily one-hour rides on restored vintage trains pulling over antebellum rail lines. Travel through the Missionary Ridge Tunnel and to Chickamauga. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: 423-894-8028
The Battles for Chattanooga Electric Map
Spectacular, three-dimensional electronic battle map presentation of Chattanooga's Civil War history, featuring 5,000 miniature soldiers, 650 lights, sound effects and exceptional detail of the major battle of November 1863. Gift shop. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Lookout Mountain, TN
Phone: 423-821-2812
