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Brownsville
Pivotal to the blues scene, Brownsville celebrates its musical heritage at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, featuring the Tina Turner Museum and annual festivals that resonate with soulful blues rhythms.
Bristol
Bristol holds a storied place in US culture as the official birthplace of Country Music. Visitors can explore its legacy at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, which highlights the recording of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and their enduring impact.
Nashville
One of the few world cities whose name is synonymous with a scene, Nashville is “Music City” for a reason. Home to the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium and other iconic venues, it’s a lure for fans of country (and most other genres) the world over.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Almost a century after the historic 1927 Bristol Sessions sparked the rise of country music, the Reunion honors Appalachia’s musical legacy with multiple stages and a diverse lineup over three glorious days.
Bristol
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
Inspired by friendship as a celebration of Middle Tennessee, make this Pilgrimage for a lineup of rock, bluegrass, gospel and more on a historic horse farm with acoustic sets, artist mashups, and a kids’ stage just 30 minutes south of Nashville.
Franklin
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
Held each June on a farm an hour southeast of Nashville, Bonnaroo showcases top performers from rock and jazz to hip-hop amid a 100-acre entertainment village offering nonstop attractions (and fully focused on sustainability too).
Manchester
AmericanaFest
With more than 165 showcases across Nashville, the hardest part of attending AmericanaFest is in choosing what to see as thousands of artists, fans, and industry pros descend on the city each year. The line-up is always exciting – past artists have included Jewel, Patty Griffin, and Glen Hansard.
Nashville
Cooper-Young Festival
For 36 years the Cooper-Young Festival has drawn thousands of visitors to Memphis’ Midtown neighborhood for a celebration of the district’s vibrant arts, culture, and heritage – with more than 435 artisans, live music, and crafts.
Memphis
Exit 56 Blues Fest
Celebrate the legacy of Blues legends Hammie Nixon, Yank Rachell, and “Sleepy” John Estes at this free annual gathering hosted by the Delta Heritage Center that features live performances, crafts, car shows, and a barbecue eating contest.
Brownsville
FOOD & DRINK
The Rosecomb
Located within a cozy 1920s cottage in Chattanooga, The Rosecomb has just been named a Recommended restaurant in the 2025 Michelin Guide American South, acknowledging its creative Appalachian–inspired dishes and welcoming atmosphere.
Jack Daniel Distillery
As a global behemoth, it can be easy to overlook Jack Daniel’s place as the oldest registered distillery in the U.S. and indeed the rich history of Tennessee whiskey. Put that right with a distillery tour in the scenic town of Lynchburg.
Lynchburg
Livingston's Soda Fountain & Grill
Nostalgia is exactly how it used to be at this charming, vintage soda fountain whose menu of classic American eats and shakes is a warm recreation of a somehow more innocent age.
Brownsville
Arrington Vineyards
As befits a vineyard co-owned by Kix Brooks, there are wine tastings but also copious amounts of live music amid the rolling hills of Tennessee, offering a relaxing countryside escape.
Arrington
Dancing Bear Lodge & Bistro
From the proximity of the Great Smoky Mountains and the stomach-filling menu of dishes rooted in Appalachian ingredients and traditions, the Dancing Bear Lodge is one of a kind.
Townsend
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
Flavour is everything at an eatery celebrated for its unique ‘dry-rubbed’ Memphis barbecue. This has drawn in visitors from around the world since 1948, but they also come for its deep roots in the local music scene.
Memphis
The Loveless Cafe
Loveless by name but soulful by nature, for more than 70 years this legendary joint has developed a cult following for its Southern cooking – ham, pulled pork and barbecue fare – and justifiably iconic homemade biscuits.
Nashville
Sweet P's Barbecue
With a simple business aim – to satisfy barbecue cravings – this family-run venture offers a casual and affordable dining experience, complete with live music events that celebrate Tennessee’s rich cultural heritage.
Knoxville
THINGS TO DO
Birthplace of County Music Museum
Almost a century ago the “big bang of country music” defined a sound. The recordings laid down in the 1927 Bristol Sessions, from artists including The Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers, are celebrated here even as they still influence today’s music.
Bristol
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
A glorious celebration of Stax Records, a Memphis icon and a label that shaped both soul music and society. Hundreds of hits flowed from legends like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes, making Stax a beacon of integration, embodying the spirit of the 60s.
Memphis
Beale Street Historic District
At the very heart of downtown Memphis, Beale Street has been a musical hothouse for more than 150 years, nurturing legends like W.C. Handy and B.B. King, and this vibrant stretch of nightclubs and restaurants celebrates the legacy of the blues.
Memphis
Sun Studio
Literally where the sound of history was made, this legendary recording studio is where iconic artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis laid down hit after hit. Visitors can experience the raw energy that defined American sound.
Memphis
Graceland
You can’t help falling in love with the life and times of Elvis as you explore Graceland Mansion, Presley’s iconic home, with an interactive iPad tour hosted by John Stamos and an exhibition including his custom jets.
Memphis
National Museum of African American Music
Celebrating the profound influence of African American artists on over 50 music genres, this museum offers rich interactive exhibits and educational programs.
Nashville
Ryman Auditorium
Known reverentially as the “Mother Church of Country Music,” the Ryman has hosted artists from Elvis and B.B. King to Harry Styles and the Foo Fighters – take a tour to learn its storied past.
Nashville
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Dubbed “the house that holds the music”, this offers exhibitions, tours and vast collections of artifacts and interactive exhibits that trace country music’s evolution and influence – plus of course its Hall of Fame.
Nashville
Grand Ole Opry
If country music has a heartbeat, you’ll feel it pounding at the Grand Ole Opry – for a century offering iconic live music performances that showcase new stars, superstars, and legends of country music.
Nashville
Tina Turner Museum
Simply the best way to celebrate, understand and appreciate Anna Mae Bullock – or Tina Turner as she became. Sited in the restored school where she once studied, the memorabilia and displays showcase the life of the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Brownsville
SPORTS
Bristol Motor Speedway
Known as ‘The Last Great Colosseum,’ Bristol Motor Speedway delivers heart-pounding NASCAR action in a half-mile oval where the noise, speed, and atmosphere are legendary
Bristol
College Sports
Tennessee lives for college sports, from SEC football Saturdays in Knoxville with the Volunteers to hoops at Vanderbilt and Memphis, where game days blend tradition, pride, and Southern spirit
Statewide
Nashville SC (Soccer)
At GEODIS Park, the largest soccer-specific stadium in the U.S., Nashville SC excites MLS fans with high-energy matches, passionate supporters, and a true Music City game-day experience.
Nashville
Nashville Sounds (MiLB)
Playing at First Horizon Park, the Nashville Sounds bring Minor League Baseball excitement with skyline views, family-friendly fun, and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Music City.
Nashville
Nashville Predators (NHL)
At Bridgestone Arena, the Nashville Predators light up the ice with thrilling NHL action, while ‘Smashville’ fans create one of the loudest, most electric atmospheres in hockey.
Nashville
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