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Take A Day Trip to This West Tennessee Small Town
The perfect two-day itinerary for a music lover in Memphis
Paris, Tennessee
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5 Things to Experience in Paris, Tennessee

Whether you’re from another country or just down the road, we invite you to experience Paris, Tennessee.

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Discovery Park of America
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Discovery Park of America Celebrates Its 10th Year in Northwest Tennessee

Celebrating Discovery Park’s 10th year of discovery !

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The exterior of The Peabody Hotel in Memphis
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5 Surprising Facts About Memphis’ Legendary Hotel

You know The Peabody Memphis hotel.

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Cities & Regions

Southern and soulful, West Tennessee blends a raw, urban can-do spirit with rural charm, delivering its own rhythm of extraordinary experiences, iconic artists and diverse culture. Gear up for major merrymaking in the city. Or, savor small-town charm. West Tennessee shines in its music mojo, legendary landmarks, tasteworthy traditions and an awesome array of recreation in our great outdoors.

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Road Trip

15 Kid-Friendly Attractions to Visit Near Memphis

Stories of music legends, untouched nature and educational fun can all be found in West Tennessee.

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Spring Break in West Tennessee
Music & Arts
Music & Arts

Explore the music landmarks where history was made and kings were born.

Beale Street
Music History

Beale Street Historic District

The music and entertainment pulse of downtown Memphis, Beale Street at the turn of the 20th century served as a haven for African Americans migrating from small towns.

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Home of the King of Rock 'n' Roll
Music History

Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Home of the King of Rock ‘n' Roll!

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Tina Turner Museum located inside the historic Flagg Grove School
Music History

Tina Turner Museum and Flagg Grove School

Tina Turner Museum at Flagg Grove School features costumes and memorabilia from her career.

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Stax Museum Exhibit Hall of Records
Music History

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Soul Music Museum

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History & Heritage
Barbecue

Slow-cooked, tender and served “wet” or “dry.” You haven't experienced barbecue until you've experienced it in West Tennessee.

Charles Vergos' Rendezvous
Barbecue

Charles Vergos' Rendezvous

Corky's Bar-B-Q
Barbecue

Corky's Bar-B-Q

Locals don’t lie, and we’ve been voted the #1 BBQ joint in Memphis 22 times

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Helen's Bar-B-Q
Barbecue

Helen's Bar-B-Q

Interstate Barbecue
Barbecue

Interstate Barbecue

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History & Heritage
History & Heritage

Tread historic land where battles were fought and Civil Rights heroes made their mark.

National Civil Rights Museum
African American History

National Civil Rights Museum

The National Civil Rights Museum chronicles the Civil Rights Movement from slavery to present-day human rights movements. 

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Fort Pillow State Park
Nature & Parks

Fort Pillow State Historic Park

Located on the western edge of Tennessee, approximately 40 miles north of Memphis, Fort Pillow State Historic Park is rich in historic and archaeological significance. Steep bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River made this area a strategic location duri

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Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse
History

Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

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Casey Jones Home and Railroad Museum
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Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum

Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum

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Popular Events

Special occasions in West Tennessee to create some unforgettable memories.

Sorghum Valley Christmas
Festival
Dec 07
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Dec 09
Visit Dyer County

Sorghum Valley Christmas Village

Sorghum Valley Christmas

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the nutcracker
Performing Arts
Dec 08
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Dec 10
Visit Jackson TN

"The Nutcracker" presented by Ballet Arts of Jackson, TN

Join Ballet Arts, Inc. of Jackson, TN for The Nutcracker December 8-10!

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Explore Tennessee
Dec 09
Orpheum Theatre Group

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis

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Explore Tennessee
Dec 09
Orpheum Theatre Group

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis

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