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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

When you think about Tennessee, your first thought is probably music.

The Jack Daniel Distillery Visitors Center in Lynchburg, TN.

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.

Country Music’s Treasure Chest

“When the museum does an exhibit, they really do it up right,” Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson said in 2021, looking toward the unveiling of his own exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

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.

The Nashville Zoo Welcomes Kids of All Ages

Parents and children alike will be wowed by amazing animals, backstage tours, award-winning exhibits and groundbreaking conservation efforts.

Family-friendly Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN.

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

Arts & Entertainment

Bluegrass Underground

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

Event Venue

Grand Ole Opry

See "the show that made country music famous. "

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.

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

History

Carnton

Learn How the Civil War Redefined America

Museums

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

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

Museums

Tennessee State Capitol

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

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

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.

Coffee & Tea

Barista Parlor

Enjoy delectable coffee at a local Nashville favorite

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...

These are some of our most popular yearly events.

Maury Christmas Historic Home Tour

Join us in Maury County for an annual tradition. Tour several historic homes in the antebellum capital of Tennessee. Tour dates are December 3rd and 4th. Tour times are 9am to 4pm both days. Tickets are $25.

Shenandoah Live At The Mulehouse

Shenandoah At The Mulehouse

Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce

A Quilted Christmas

Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce

40th Annual Bell Buckle Old Fashioned Christmas Schedule Announced

40th Annual Bell Buckle Old Fashioned Christmas and Quilt Walk

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Recent Articles

Cookeville is Your Waterfall Oasis in Tennessee

Jack Daniel Distillery: Welcome to the Source

Country Music’s Treasure Chest

Heritage, hospitality, and a creative spirit

Cities & Regions

The Nashville Zoo Welcomes Kids of All Ages

Bluegrass Underground

Grand Ole Opry

Frist Art Museum

Carnton

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

President James K. Polk Home & Museum

Tennessee State Capitol

Jack Daniel Distillery

Barista Parlor

DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards

Maury Christmas Historic Home Tour

Shenandoah Live At The Mulehouse

A Quilted Christmas

40th Annual Bell Buckle Old Fashioned Christmas Schedule Announced

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