Gatlinburg's European Village. Wander through a delightful collection of unique boutiques, eateries, galleries and clothiers in a festive atmosphere, near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Main, Mulberry and Center. Collierville's historic town square is a charming district filled with shops, boutiques, restaurants, historical attractions and more.
Charming architecture. Storytelling heritage. Art galleries, gourmet food shops, fashion and pet boutiques, and many other delightful retail shops make Jonesborough a treat.
McMinnville: Historic, vibrant, growing. After a break downtown, check out some of the hundreds of nurseries, since McMinnville is a landscaping hobbyist's dream.
Photographing the Secret City
In 1942, Ed Westcott was a young man sent to photograph a secret government site in East Tennessee. That site became Oak Ridge, the “Secret City” where the Manhattan Project took shape. Sensing the need to document more than buildings, Westcott captured quintessential images of the age, photographing the giants of science, politics and the military as well as everyday life “behind the fence,” working well beyond the Cold War years.
Main Streets & Historic Districts
Be a downtowner in Tennessee. Discover amazing retail diversity while marveling at thrilling architecture and exploring charming historic districts. Vibrant and filled with glorious shopping opportunities, these areas, woven into classic urban fashion in a modern sense, illuminate Tennessee’s heritage.
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Sign UpWander Old City, Knoxville, and sip Tennessee-grown grapes and fruit from Blue Slip Winery, East Tennessee’s first urban winery.
Reap convenience and location at The Avenue, Murfreesboro. History-rich refuge Collierville shows off its town square with quaint, one-of-a-kind boutiques, numerous antique stores, specialty shops, an old-fashioned gas station.
Walk from downtown Chattanooga to Bluff View Art District, a delightful neighborhood of restaurants, a memorable coffee house, gardens, an art gallery and a B&B, all in historic homes with spectacular views of the Tennessee River.
