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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.

History & Heritage Vendor

The Renaissance Center
An arts and technology education and performing arts center, includes art gallery, planetarium, and community and dinner theater productions. Computer and 3D animation classes available, digital television and audio studios, school field trips. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Dickson, TN
Phone:  615-740-5600

History & Heritage Vendor

The Robinson Archive & Gallery
This is an 8,000 square-foot showcase of the photographic work of Jack Robinson (1928-1997). Jack was a <I>Vogue<I> photographer in the 50s and 60s and shot many of the cultural icons of the day. ...more

Region:  Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City:  Memphis, TN
Phone:  901-619-4478

Green Travel Vendor

The Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum & Smoky Mountain Spices
The only Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in the world with over 20,000 shakers and growing. Take home spices and whimsical shakers. ...more

Region:  Smoky Mountains
City:  Gatlinburg, TN
Phone:  865-430-5515

History & Heritage Vendor

The Tellico Arts Center
The Tellico Arts Center is a not-for-profit gallery limited to local arts. Performances of Appalachian stories & music are held six months a year. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Tellico Plains, TN
Phone:  423-253-2253

Green Travel Vendor

The Three Rivers Rambler
The 3RR runs on Saturdays at 2 and 5 p. m. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Knoxville, TN
Phone:  865-524-9411

History & Heritage Vendor

Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial & Nature Center
Located in the largest urban park in Tipton County, the museum is a tribute to military history, environmental education and historical preservation. ...more

Region:  Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City:  Covington, TN
Phone:  901-476-0242

History & Heritage Vendor

Town of Granville
A riverboat town with a strong history located on Cordell Hull Lake. Town includes historic buildings, museum, park, marina and much more. ...more

Region:  Upper Cumberland
City:  Granville, TN
Phone:  931-653-4511

Green Travel Vendor

Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum
The plantation home of John Overton, Travelers Rest preserves 200 years of Nashville's historic past, from frontier to Civil War to today. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Nashville, TN
Phone:  615-832-8197

Green Travel Vendor

Trousdale Place
This historic home of former Tennessee Governor William Trousdale was built around 1813 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house contains original Trousdale furniture and a small Confederate library. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Gallatin, TN
Phone:  615-452-5648

Green Travel Vendor

Tuckaleechee Caverns Inc.
The cave is noted for its onyx formations, "Big Room," and high waterfalls. Tours are conducted along lighted walkways. ...more

Region:  Smoky Mountains
City:  Townsend, TN
Phone:  865-448-2274

History & Heritage Vendor

Twin Cities' Railroad & Textile Museum
Showcasing history, both oral and local, industry, area centennial celebration and Banana Festival. ...more

Region:  Northwest
City:  South Fulton, TN
Phone:  (731) 479-7029

History & Heritage Vendor

U.S. Post Office
Built in 1938 by WPA workings, the building is of Neo-Georgian design. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it contains a famous mural, "Autumn," painted by government-commissioned artist Marguerite Zorach. ...more

Region:  Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City:  Ripley, TN
Phone:  731-635-9691

History & Heritage Vendor

Unicoi County Heritage Museum
The museum is located in Clinchfield with a 101-year-old frame house. Turn-of-the-century items include Blue Ridge and Cash pottery, country store exhibits and railroad memorabilia. ...more

Region:  Northeast
City:  Erwin, TN
Phone:  423-743-8923

History & Heritage Vendor

Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery
The gallery features six exhibits each year that represent the diversity of artistic production today, as well as throughout the history of art. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Nashville, TN
Phone:  615-322-0605

History & Heritage Vendor

Volunteer Landing
One-mile paved riverwalk connecting a visitor center, attractions, restaurants, historical markers and refreshing waterfalls and fountains. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Knoxville, TN
Phone:  865-251-6860, 865-215-11

Upcoming events

Date: May 17, 2013 - May 19, 2013
Memphis in May - BBQ
Location: Memphis, TN

Date: May 17, 2013 - May 19, 2013
Annual Smoky Mountain Classic Chevy Roundup
Location: Pigeon Forge, TN

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