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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.
Austin Peay State University
Founded in 1927 APSU is home to award-winning music, art and sports. Several art galleries are located on campus along with hundreds of theatre productions and musical performances each year. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Clarksville, TN
Phone: 931-221-7979
Museum of Appalachia
The Museum is located 16 miles north of Knoxville, one mile east of I-75, exit 122 near Norris, Tennessee. For hours and information on special events, call 865-494-7680, e-mail at museum@museumofappalachia. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Clinton, TN
Phone: 865-494-7680
Music Row
Tour the area known as Music Row and see RCA Studio B where Elvis recorded more than 200 hits. Visit the Row for music, clubs and great food. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-259-4700
Nashville Public Library - Main
The Nashville Room, Special Collections Division, which is located on the main library's second floor, serves as a repository and research center for historic Nashville materials. The Division currently consists of the Nashville Room, the Civil Rights Room, the Nashville Banner Archives, and four Writer's Rooms. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-862-5800
Nashville, Chattanooga & Saint Louis Depot & Railroad Museum
The Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Passenger Depot was built in 1907, designed to complement nearby Lancaster Park with its electro-chalybeate well, lakes, beautiful gardens, and fairgrounds. ...more
Region: Southwest
City: Jackson, TN
Phone: 731-425-8223
National Ornamental Metal Museum
The only institution of its kind in the Americas. Changing exhibits of the finest in historic and contemporary metalwork - jewelry, sculpture, architectural ironwork. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: 901-774-6380
Newbern Depot & Railroad Museum
On National Historic Register, the depot is a railroad museum and Amtrak station with two passenger stops daily. Annual Depot Days: Sept. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Newbern, TN
Phone: 731-627-3221
Obion County Museum
History museum featuring furnished log cabin and one-room schoolhouse. Changing displays of local history and general interest, also local artists. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Union City, TN
Phone: 731-885-6774
Ocoee Outdoor Adventure
Rafting on the Ocoee is adventure personified! The Ocoee River in Tennessee is the premier river for whitewater rafting in the Southeastern United States. Let us take you on an Ocoee River rafting trip on America's Olympic River! With dam-controlled releases, we can promise you exciting Ocoee whitewater throughout the Ocoee River whitewater rafting season. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Copperhill, TN
Phone: 423-496-4437
Old Mill Square
Tour the historic grist mill, dine at the two restaurants and visit their old-fashioned shops, featuring handmade pottery and candies. ...more
Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Pigeon Forge, TN
Phone: 865-428-0771
Old Spencer Mill
One of last all-original, dualstone gristmills with newly restored water well in Tennessee. Antiques/gift shop; grist mill products and handmade items made on-site; custom-made period clothing. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Burns, TN
Phone: 615-412-5169
Outdoor Chattanooga Center
The center in Coolidge Park is a hip, eco-friendly, 6,000-square-foot outdoor visitor area with classrooms and conference space. Certified by LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design), the center has a green roof, a rain recycling system and roll-up doors for cross-ventilation. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: 423-643-6889
OutVenture Chattanooga
From its home base at the Greenway Farm in Hixson, OutVenture specializes in outdoor recreation activities such as canoeing, whitewater and sea kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing and team building. Choose from the many scheduled events and trips, or custom design a program for groups of six or more. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: 423-842-6629
Paris Historic Downtown
Unique shops and cafes surround one of the oldest courthouses in Tennessee with antique stores and walking tours of the historic downtown area. ...more
Upcoming events
Date: May 17, 2013 - May 19, 2013
Memphis in May - BBQ
Location: Memphis, TN
Date: May 17, 2013 - May 19, 2013
Big Bubba's Make-A-Wish Celebrity Softball Game, Family Night and Softball Tournament 2013
Location: Hendersonville, TN
Date: May 17, 2013 - May 19, 2013
Annual Smoky Mountain Classic Chevy Roundup
Location: Pigeon Forge, TN
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Enjoy the outdoorsCedars of Lebanon
Cedars of Lebanon State Park contains the largest red-cedar forest in the Eastern United States.
