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More and more travelers are looking for ways to see new places while still respecting the land and traditions of places they travel. We've made it easier for you by compiling this directory of places to stay, eat and have fun while still helping us preserve the best of Tennessee.
The businesses, events and attractions listed here all are working to take better care of the natural resources, the history, and the culture that make Tennessee such a great place to live or to visit.
A. Schwab Dry Goods Store
Far more than just a place to shop, A. Schwab Dry Goods Store is a true Memphis landmark. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: 901-523-9782
Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum
Located on the beautiful campus of Lincoln Memorial University, the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum is one of Harrogate's finest attractions. Home to one of the most diverse Lincoln and Civil War collections in the country, The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum offers something for every Abraham Lincoln enthusiast. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Harrogate, TN
Phone: (423) 869-6235
Adventure Science Center
Discover the wonders of science at Adventure Science Center - a world of interactive adventures that inspire imagination and curiosity.
Established in 1944, the Children’s Museum of Nashville resided on 2nd Avenue South in downtown Nashville. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-862-5160
Agricultural Museum
Originally chartered by the general assembly in 1957, the Tennessee Agricultural Museum now stands as one of Tennessee's best collections of artifacts relating to the pioneering days of Tennessee farm families. Located at Ellington Agricultural Center in south Nashville, the museum is housed in a former horse barn, originally part of the Brentwood Hall estate of financier Rogers Caldwell. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-837-5197
Alex Haley Museum and Interpretive Center
Originally known as the Palmer House, this ten-room, bungalow style home was constructed in 1918 and 1919 by Will E. Palmer, the maternal grandfather of Alex Haley (1921-1992). ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Henning, TN
Phone: 731-738-2240
American Museum of Science & Energy
American Museum of Science and Energy is a center for exploration dedicated to the WWII Manhattan Project history and the science that emerged from Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Live demonstrations, interactive exhibits and presentations. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Oak Ridge, TN
Phone: 865-576-3200
Amish Country Mall
Amish Country Mall & Cafe has the best fried bologna sandwich in Middle Tennessee! And, don't miss Mom's best-ever homemade potato salad! Don't miss our great daily meat and veggie plates. Leave only after you have a slice of from-scratch mouthwatering pie. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Ethridge, TN
Phone: (931) 829-1621
Annual Fall Folklore Jamboree
Go back to a simpler time.
Every October at the Research and Education Center at Milan, we capture a piece of yesteryear with our Fall Folklore Jamboree. ...more
Appalachian Center for Craft
The Gallery at Tennessee Tech University's Appalachian Center for Craft is one of the finest retailers of contemporary American fine craft in the Southeast. We represent the work of 100+ artists whose work ranges from the contemporary to the traditional. ...more
Region: Upper Cumberland
City: Smithville, TN
Phone: 615-597-6801
Arrowcraft, A Shop of the Southern Highland Craft Guild
Arrowcraft Shop helped mountain families in this remote region gain independence by providing them with a source of income from the sale of their handiwork. Today, known simply as Arrowcraft, it is the oldest gift shop in Gatlinburg, TN. ...more
Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Gatlinburg, TN
Phone: (865) 436-4604
Arrowheads to Aerospace Museum
Museum spans time from before five native American tribes traversed the area through the opening of AEDC.
Exibits Include : Military,Lionel Trains, Buttons, Quilts, Teapots, Toys, Nativities, Apothecary, General Store and Gift Shop. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Manchester, TN
Phone: 931-723-1323
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium, located in beautiful Kingsport, Tennessee, is a 3500-acre nature preserve and the largest city-owned park in the state of Tennessee. The park features a picturesque 44-acre lake, a nature center with a state-of-the-art planetarium theater, adventure ropes course including a 300-foot zip line, and animal habitats featuring wolves, bobcats, raptors and reptiles. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Kingsport, TN
Phone: (423) 229-9447
Beech River Cultural Center & Museum
Chronicles the history of Henderson County. Displays pertain to geology, native inhabitants, early settlers and wars. ...more
Region: Southwest
City: Lexington, TN
Phone: 731-967-0306
Bell Buckle Antique & Craft District
Enjoy our quaint Victorian village with 12 unique shops, two antique malls and our local cafe. Host of many festivals throughout the year including the RC-Moon Pie Festival the 3rd Saturday in June. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Bell Buckle, TN
Phone: 931-389-9663
Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce
The delightful small town of Bell Buckle dates back to 1852, established by local merchant A. D. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Bell Buckle, TN
Phone: 931-389-9663
Upcoming events
Date: May 17, 2013 - May 18, 2013
Bloomin' Barbecue & Bluegrass Festival
Location: Sevierville, TN
Date: May 18, 2013
Dartin' Downtown 5K Run/Walk
Location: Paris, TN
Date: May 18, 2013
Free Day in May
Location: Smyrna, TN
See more May events »
Enjoy the outdoorsRuby, Ruby
Named one of the top seven natural wonders in the U.S., Ruby Falls is one of the deepest commercial caverns in the world(1120 feet underground) and one of the largest underground waterfalls (145 feet) accessible to the public. It was a designated fallout shelter during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
