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Jack Daniel Distillery: Welcome to the Source

Folks might find it hard to believe, but every drop of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey gets its start right here in Lynchburg, approximately 74 miles south of Nashville.

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Upper Cumberland Tennessee waterfall
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Make the Upper Cumberland Your New Happy Place

If you long to slow down a bit, escape to Tennessee's Upper Cumberland region for some rest and relaxation.

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A traveler on top of Welch's Point Overlook during sunset in Sparta TN
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Cookeville is Your Waterfall Oasis in Tennessee

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Heritage, hospitality, and a creative spirit

Cities & Regions

Rich in heritage, culture and scenic beauty, Middle Tennessee provides genuine Southern hospitality and delivers an unparalleled creative music experience. Rolling hills and fertile valleys dot the land around Nashville, Tennessee's capital, and the Upper Cumberland. Middle Tennessee includes the western edge of the Cumberland Plateau, the Nashville Basin and the dramatic Highland Rim landscape.

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Music and Arts
Music & Arts

Indescribable venues. Talent that reaches your soul. Feel the music that has shaped America.

Bluegrass Underground is taped live in The Caverns in Pelham, TN
Arts & Entertainment

Bluegrass Underground

Bluegrass Underground is a PBS series that is taped live in The Caverns in Pelham, TN

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Grand Ole Opry
Event Venue

Grand Ole Opry

See "the show that made country music famous. "

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Frist Art Museum
Museums

Frist Art Museum

The Frist Art Museum presents world-class visual art on a schedule of changing exhibitions so you always see something new.

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History & Heritage

Larger-than-life heroes and scientific advancements, Utopian societies and bloody battles are all part of the complex story of Middle Tennessee.

Early morning rises on Carnton backporch
History

Carnton

Learn How the Civil War Redefined America

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The Hermitage Mansion
Museums

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage: Home of the People's President

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage: Home of the People's President

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Tour the home of the 11th U.S. President James K. Polk
History

President James K. Polk Home & Museum

Tour the home of the 11th U.S. President James K. Polk

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Tennessee State Capitol
Museums

Tennessee State Capitol

Finished in 1859, the historic Tennessee State Capitol is one of the oldest working capitols in the country

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Food
Eat & Drink

From award-winning hot chicken to food and wine inspired by every part of the globe, Middle Tennessee is sure to please your appetite.

Jack on the Rocks Statue
Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Jack Daniel Distillery

Enjoyed around the world, made in Lynchburg, Tennessee, Jack Daniels whiskey is matured in handcrafted, white oak barrels, in the nations oldest registered distillery. Personally guided tours are a part of the ambiance.

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Coffee on a car
Coffee & Tea

Barista Parlor

Enjoy delectable coffee at a local Nashville favorite

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DelMonaco Venue
Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards

Our 52-acre estate was purchased by the DelMonaco family, back in 2006. Construction soon began, and the winery was completed on November 15th, 2008. We started out with only four varietals; today, we have almost 30 acres of vineyards...

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Events in Middle Tennessee
Popular Events

These are some of our most popular yearly events.

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
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Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens

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Ascend Amphitheater

Ruston Kelly - The Weakness Tour

Ruston Kelly - The Weakness Tour at Ascend Amphitheater

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Ryman Auditorium

Boz Scaggs

Boz Scaggs at Ryman Auditorium

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1st Friday Night Market
Festival
Jun 02
City of Springfield, TN

1st Friday Night Market

Join us on the 1st Friday of each month June- October for a free, family-friendly event.

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Friday Night Live
Concerts
Jun 02
Main Street Murfreesboro

Friday Night Live with Justin Kirk & Company

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭!

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