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Historic Parks

Historic parks in Tennessee are retreats, places of beauty, most often with points of interest--parks with a past are all the more enticing.

Pall Mall holds Sgt. Alvin C. York Historic Park, which includes the York family farm and the grist mill brave Sgt. York operated for many years on the banks of the Wolf River. In Henning, 1,642-acre Fort Pillow State Historic Park, situated on the Chickasaw Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, is rich in both historic and archaeological significance. Step back in time in Vonore at Fort Loudoun State Historic Area, a 1,200-acre site on one of the earliest British fortifications on the western frontier, built in 1756. Nearby were the principal towns of the Cherokee Nation including Tenase, namesake of our state, and Tuskeegee, birthplace of Sequoyah. Today the fort and the 1794 Tellico Blockhouse overlook TVA's Tellico Reservoir and the Appalachian Mountains.

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Hazen's Raid at Browns Ferry
By October 1863 the Union army suffered greatly from food shortages, and the supply route was tenuous at best. This raid, begun by Gen. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Chattanooga, TN
Phone:  423-643-6081

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Henry Horton State Park
Henry Horton State Park is well known for its championship 18-hole golf course, but it also features a park inn with 65 guest rooms and 4 suites as well as 2,000 square feet of meeting space, a separate conference lodge with 3,150 square feet of meeting space, a southern style restaurant, 5 rustic cabins and 3 deluxe cabins, 72 campsites situated near the scenic Duck River and a trap and skeet range. The 1,140-acre park has three hiking trails where you may see a variety of wildlife such as wild turkey, deer and many kinds of wildflowers. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Chapel Hill, TN
Phone:  931-364-2222

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Hermitage Garden
Andrew Jackson hired an English gardener, William Frost, in 1819 at the recommendation of a friend to plan and lay out the garden at The Hermitage. The garden covers more than an acre and contains many of the flowers available in the 1800s. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Nashville, TN
Phone:  615-889-2941, ext. 220

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Hippensteal's Mountain View Inn
Gatlinburg was once a quaint, quiet little place. At Hippensteal's Mountain View Inn, you are there. ...more

Region:  Smoky Mountains
City:  Gatlinburg, TN
Phone:  8865-436-5761

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Historic Chockley Tavern
A 150-year old wayside railroad inn stands ready for groups up to 47 with Southern songs, Civil War tales and meals served by costumed staff. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Wartrace, TN
Phone:  931-389-0545

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Historic Maplewood Cemetery
Established as the City of Pulaski's second cemetery. The resting place for many prominent citizens such as Thomas Martin, founder of Martin Methodist College; Governor John C. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Pulaski, TN
Phone:  931-424-4044

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Historic Old Hickory Village
Over 300 homes on the National Register of Historic Places. A beautifully restored "company town" built in 1918 by the DuPont Company. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Old Hickory, TN
Phone:  (615) 847-8255

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Historic Rock Castle
General Daniel and Sarah Smith's circa 1784 home. Smith acted as surveyor for the frontier, produced the state's first map and is credited with naming the state of Tennessee. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Hendersonville, TN
Phone:  615-824-0502





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