Discover Lady Legends and Heroes on the Screaming Eagle Trail
Take a journey through Middle Tennessee's history, landscape, music and cuisine.
Your journey on the Screaming Eagle Trail takes you straight from Nashville and heads west, offering a fantastic blend of history, natural beauty, and local charm. Named for the legendary 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, this route is packed with military history, including Civil War battlefields and monuments like Fort Donelson. Beyond the military landmarks, you'll discover charming small towns built in the 19th-century iron industry. The trail also highlights the powerful impact of Tennessee women, from basketball legend Pat Summitt to country music superstar Loretta Lynn. There's also some fascinating museums along the way as well. With plenty of wooded state parks and opportunities for water fun, this trail promises outdoor adventure and Tennessee's best just outside of Music City.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame - Nashville
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Explore sports history at the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, which honors local athletes such as Olympic runner Wilma Rudolph, two-time Super Bowl champ Peyton Manning and college basketball’s winningest coach of all time, Pat Summitt. The museum will open its doors in 2027 at the brand-new Nissan Stadium.
Loretta Lynn's Ranch - Hurricane Mills
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch is a wonderful celebration of the life and career of one of the most beloved female performers in country music. Tour her majestic plantation home, walk through the simulated coal mine chute, see her recreated Butcher Holler Homeplace and admire her many achievements in the Coal Miner’s Daughter Museum. While at the ranch, guests can simultaneously learn the history of Hurricane Mills and see the water-powered mill.
