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On the ancient grounds of Chucalissa, one can imagine the Native American settlement that once called Tennessee home. Climb the front steps of the Hermitage and be transported to the days of Andrew Jackson. Feel the magnitude of the Manhattan Project: Visit Oak Ridge and the Graphite Reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Tennessee boasts a long and colorful history--one best told in the numerous historic sites and buildings spread across the state. Visit Sun Records; stand within the same walls that heard the first recordings of Elvis and Johnny Cash. Grab a bite to eat at Hoskins Drug Store and be sure to treat yourself to a refreshment from the old-fashioned 1940s soda fountain. Take a day to explore Tennessee's first school, founded by Sam Houston, or school yourself in the history of the Scopes Trial with a visit to the Rhea County Courthouse.
Eureka Hotel
The Eureka Hotel was built as a residence in 1797. The residence was converted into a hotel in the year 1900. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Jonesborough, TN
Phone: 423-913-6100
Fairfield
In Fairfield, the yellow house on the left at five miles from Beech Grove is a silent witness to the Tullahoma Campaign. It is the oldest remaining structure in the community and is a private residence. ...more
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City: Tennessee Backroads, TN
Phone: 800-799-6131
Falcon Rest Mansion & Gardens
Tour shop, eat and laugh at the Victorian mansion where history is fun. The 10,000 square foot mansion, built by Gorilla Pants manufacturer Clay Faulkner in 1896, boasts Biltmore-like systems, a friendly ghost and museum-quality antiques. ...more
Region: Upper Cumberland
City: McMinnville, TN
Phone: 931-668-4444
Farragut Folklife Museum
The Farragut Folklife Museum--and the town of Farragut itself--is named in honor of David Farragut, the first admiral of the U. S. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Farragut, TN
Phone: 865-966-7057
Fayetteville Historic Downtown
Visit Fayetteville's historic downtown for shopping, dining, art and beautiful architecture from the late 1800s to early 1900s. During the 2nd week of November the town comes alive with the spirit of a Dickens Christmas during Host of Christmas Past. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Fayetteville, TN
Phone: 931-433-1234
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center
Civil War fort. During the capture of Clarksville, the fort was burned and abandoned by Confederate forces. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Clarksville, TN
Phone: (931) 472-3351
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
The site of the first decisive Union victory of the Civil War. A visitor center explains the importance of this pivotal battle. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Dover, TN
Phone: 931-232-5706
Fort Donelson National Cemetery
Established in 1867 for re-interment of Union soldiers who were originally buried where they fell after the battle of Fort Donelson in 1862. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Dover, TN
Phone: 931-232-5348
Fort Nashborough
On January 1, 1780, Nashville was founded when James Robertson led his group of pioneers across the frozen Cumberland River to a place called the Cedar Bluffs. It was here that these men built a fort called Nashborough, which would be shelter for the first families until Indian attacks ended in 1792. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-862-8400
Fort Negley
Fort Negley was built in 1862 to defend Nashville against Confederate Army attacks. Black laborers assisted the Union Army in building Fort Negley. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-862-8470
Fortress Rosecrans
The Union Army constructed Fortress Rosecrans, a massive earthen fort, to serve as a supply depot following their victory at Stones River. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Murfreesboro, TN
Phone: 615-893-9501
Franklin on Foot
Franklin on Foot is a tour company located in Historic Franklin, Tenn. , that offers both daily walking and bike tours. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Franklin, TN
Phone: 615 400-3808
General Strahl's Cannon
Made in 1820 and originally a main deck gun on the USS Independence during the Mexican War. Used by Confederates in land battles in Civil War. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Dyersburg, TN
Phone: 731-285-3433
Gibson County
Davy Crockett--hunter, storyteller, and politician--stands out among the notable personalities of Gibson County. Although many Tennessee counties claim Crockett as a citizen, he was living in Gibson County when he announced his candidacy for his term in the U. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Trenton, TN
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Gibson County Courthouse
During the Civil War, Nathan Bedford Forrest's men captured this important stop on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Dec. 20, 1862. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Trenton, TN
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