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National Historic Landmarks
From Beale Street to Sgt. Alvin C. York's farm to William Blount Mansion, Tennessee is punctuated with exceptional, meaningful sites. Our landmarks are graphic illustrations of Tennessee's history, designated by the Secretary of the Interior.
Big sounds--such as Elvis, Roy Orbison, Conway Twitty and Johnny Cash--launched careers at a famous Memphis building, Sun Record Company, begun by Sam Phillips. And, Ryman Auditorium, first opened as a tabernacle, was used for Grand Ole Opry broadcasts from 1943 until 1974. Located in Castalian Springs, the largest existing log structure in Tennessee, in Wynnewood State Historic Area, was originally built to serve as a stagecoach inn for travelers.
Downtown Greeneville Historic District
Bricked sidewalks lined with historic homes. Features the 4 corners of Andrew Johnson, tailor shop and museum, early home, statue and birthplace replica. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Greeneville, TN
Phone: 423-638-4111
Green Frog Village
A collection of restored log and other structures creating a rural antique Southern village. A 1915 cotton gin is being preserved as a museum. ...more
Green McAdoo Cultural Center
On August 27, 1956, twelve young people in Clinton, Tennessee walked into history and changed the world. They were the first students to desegregate a state-supported high school in the South. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Clinton, TN
Phone: 865-463-6500
Hancock House
A spacious 15-room colonial revival log inn. Hancock House is a pre-1878 stage coach stop and toll gate house that was known as Avondale Station on the famous Avery Trace. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Gallatin, TN
Phone: 615-452-8431
Hannum-Wirt-Rhea House
Circa 1830 house of the Hannum-Wirt and Rhea families, being restored as the Fayette County Museum & Cultural Center. Open by appointment. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Somerville, TN
Phone: 901-465-4476
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
High Point
Said to be frequented by Al Capone, the stone home of Irene Mabee was added to the National Historic Register in 1997. Reservations suggested. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Monteagle, TN
Phone: 931-924-4600
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 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 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 Rugby
British founded 1880s village on Cumberland Plateau. Tour restored Victorian buildings. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Rugby, TN
Phone: 423-628-2441
Historic Town of Cumberland Gap
The Historic Town of Cumberland Gap is nestled at the foot of Cumberland Mountains inside Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Breathtaking beauty and charming "Mayberry" atmosphere will greet you as you come into town. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Cumberland Gap, TN
Phone: 423-869-3860
James K. Polk Ancestral Home
Built in 1816, the only surviving home of the eleventh U. S. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Columbia, TN
Phone: 931-388-2354
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