Welcome to Tennessee!

Tennessee is a state with scenic beauty, outdoor adventures, world class music and authentic Southern hospitality as well as four national parks, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Rich in history it features many historical battlefields and museums just waiting to be explored. The Civil War Trail marks historic sites across the state including Shiloh Military Park, the Battle of Franklin, Fort Donelson and Chickamauga.

From the hundreds of artists and musicians that forever changed the face of music, to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the story of the African American in Memphis is one of turmoil and triumphs. Discover this legacy at the National Civil Rights Museum, Slave Haven or take a Black history tour.

In the most musical state in the Union, you are never far away from a live music venue that will charm and entertain you like never before. Whether it's a blues bar on Beale Street in Memphis or a honky tonk on Second Avenue in Nashville the memories will last a lifetime.  From the Grand Ole Opry to Elvis’ Graceland, Tennessee’s music will provide pure entertainment energy. To sample a variety of live music and be part of some world-famous events Tennessee is home to many festivals throughout the year. With a long list of museums dedicated to music there is something to satisfy everyone's musical taste.

For family fun and wildlife visit Memphis zoo, the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga or Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.

Tennessee Hidden Gems:

• Chattanooga is now considered one of the most beautiful and cleanest cities in the USA. Attractions include the Tennessee Aquarium and the Riverwalk; which have both had recent development and Rock City on Lookout Mountain; where visitors can see seven states from its heights.

• Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444 mile path that runs through Mississippi to Tennessee and commemorates an ancient trail used by animals and people. Today visitos can experience this National Scenic Byway & All American Road through driving, hiking, cycling, horse riding and camping.

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in east Tennessee, is America's most visited national park and world renowned for the beauty of its ancient mountains especially in the Autumn when the leaves turn a stunning red and gold.

Tennessee Places to See:

• Whether you're an avid Elvis fan or a curious traveller, a visit to Graceland leaves you with a new appreciation for the man the world will always rememeber as the King of Rock'n'Roll.

• Belle Meade Plantation is a 30 acre historic site 6 miles west of Nashville, and is considered one of the country's most grand mansions representing the antebellum period of American history.

• Owned and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum presents Cherokee history and culture as well as the fascinating story of Sequoyah, the remarkable inventor of the Cherokee alphabet.