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Tennessee

The patron saints of music, cold beer and luscious scenery bless the state of Tennessee. The humid Mississippi River bottomlands define western Tennessee, while fertile rolling green hills and horse farms in the middle plateau give way to the glorious Smoky Mountains in the east. Everywhere you go, you'll find folks happy to chat about politics, football, or that nice cool breeze. Here, in the birthplace of so much American music, people are quick to smile, tap their toes and not take life too seriously. Nashville and Memphis literally throb with the electricity of musical genius. Everywhere you go, lone singer-songwriters, bluesmen or upstart rock bands seem to be channeling the fathers of blues, country and rock 'n' roll. Beyond the big cities, you'll find a mix of kitchy Americana theme parks, plenty of cowboy boots and rodeo shows and friendly, Southern towns.
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Deb Miller Landau has written eight Lonely Planet guidebooks, including books on the USA, Caribbean, and the South.

Interests

    Architecture
    Culture
    Eco-tourism
    Festivals
    History
    Kids' Museums
    Monuments
    Museums
    Music
    National Park
    Nature
    Nightlife
    Parks/Gardens
    Performing Arts
    Theme Parks

Activities

    Hike/Backpack
    Horseback Ride
    Scenic Drive

Tennessee Facts

Population:
6038803
Location:
Southern United States
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Tennessee Must See/Do

  1. Country Music Hall of Fame (Nashville)
  2. Graceland (Memphis)
  3. Tennessee Aquarium (Chattanooga)
  4. Natchez Trace Parkway
  5. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Tennessee Most Overrated

  1. Opryland
  2. Pigeon Forge
  3. Shelbyville
  4. Knoxville

When to Visit Tennessee

Tennessee is a great place to visit year-round.

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Tennessee Events

  • October, Grand Master Fiddler Championship
  • March-May, Smoky Mountain SpringFest
  • September, Tennessee State Fair
  • June, Living History Civil War Reenactment
  • November, Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga
  • February, 17th Annual Smoky Mountain Storytelling Festival
  • August, Elvis Week

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