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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.
Historic Cragfont
The finest mansion house on the Tennessee Frontier. Cragfont was known as "The Grandeur on the Frontier". ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Castalian Springs, TN
Phone: 615-452-7070
Historic District of Reliance
National Register tour 1895 Watchman's House, 1899 church and school, 1888 Vaughn-Webb House and Webb Brothers Store on Hiwassee scenic river in Cherokee National Forest. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Reliance, TN
Phone: 423-338-2373
Historic Downtown Clinton
Spend countless hours shopping for antiques, collectibles and specialty items and enjoy the unique eateries in restored Historic Downtown Clinton. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Clinton, TN
Phone: 865-457-4542
Historic Downtown Columbia
Historic Columbia Square is one of the state's oldest National Register historic districts featuring over 90 buildings 100 years old or older. Unique stores and antique shops line the courthouse square. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Columbia, TN
Phone: 931-388-3647
Historic Downtown Dickson
Civil War soldiers built the railroad that now fronts the Historic Halbrook Hotel, War Memorial Building and the new city park.
Just off the railroad you will find, not only the Old Train Depot. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Dickson, TN
Phone: 615-446-2349
Historic Downtown Franklin
Fifteen block National Register Historic District with more than 70 unique shops, restaurants and antiques. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Franklin, TN
Phone: (615) 591-8500
Historic Downtown Rockwood
In the quaint historic downtown area of Rockwood visitors will find antique & specialty shops, an ole-timey soda fountain, Glitterville Studios, country cooking & fine dining, and foot-stompin' fun at a bluegrass music show, all within a city block. Rockwood is home to the Annual Christmas Home Tour complete with civil war re-enactments the 1st weekend in December and is home to local AM Radio WYHM 580. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Rockwood, TN
Phone: 865-354-0611
Historic Edgefield, Inc.
Historic Edgefield, Inc. , is a non-profit neighborhood association comprised of all residents within our neighborhood boundaries, homeowners and tenants alike. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-226-3340
Historic Elmwood Cemetery
Under the shade of 1,000 trees. Established in 1852. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: 901-774-3212
Historic Gainesboro
Gainesboro's entire square is on the National Register of Historic Places. A second district was designated including a residential area. ...more
Region: Upper Cumberland
City: Gainesboro, TN
Phone: 931-268-9877
Historic Grand Junction
Visit an old train depot, the National Field Trial and Bird Dog Museum, as well as interesting shops and eateries. ...more
Region: Southwest
City: Grand Junction, TN
Phone: 731-658-6554
Historic Jonesborough
When you enter Historic Jonesborough, Tennessee, you’re taking a journey into the past. A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Jonesborough’s natural beauty, charming architecture, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Jonesborough, TN
Phone: (423) 753-1010
Historic Jonesborough Carriage Tours
Take a carriage ride back in time. They offer rides and narrated tours through the historic district of Jonesborough. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Jonesborough, TN
Phone: 423-213-3049
Historic Lairdland Farm House and Civil War Museum
Tour historic home filled with antiques and Visit their Civil War Museum containing an extensive and comprehensive collection of both Union and Confederate artifacts. Luncheons for groups of 8 or more may be served upon 2 weeks confirmed notice. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Cornersville, TN
Phone: (931) 363-2205
Historic Lebanon Square
Located at roughly equal distances from Nashville, Gallatin, Hartsville, and Carthage, Lebanon was an important commercial crossroads for the Cumberland Valley. A small battle in may 1862 took place around the square with General Ebenezer Dumont surprised the forces of Confederate cavalry leader John hunt Morgan. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Lebanon, TN
Phone: 615-453-9655
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