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Granville Museum Granville Museum
Granville, Tennessee

The Granville Museum tells the story of the riverboat town of Granville, Tennessee.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in

Historic Downtown Franklin Historic Downtown Franklin
Franklin, Tennessee

Historic Franklin, Tenn.

Hotel Halbrook Railroad And Local History Museum Hotel Halbrook Railroad And Local History Museum
Dickson, Tennessee

The first floor lobby and an upstairs hotel room have been furnished to represent the h

James K. Polk Ancestral Home James K. Polk Ancestral Home
Columbia, Tennessee

U.S. President James K.

Jonesborough Washington County History Museum And Archives Jonesborough Washington County History Museum And Archives
Jonesborough, Tennessee

Founded in 1982, the Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum and Archives collect

Lawrenceburg Public Square Lawrenceburg Public Square
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Small shops, frequented by citizens and visitors, surround the Lawrenceburg Public Squa

Leipers Fork Village Leipers Fork Village
Franklin, Tennessee

Today, Leipers Fork is the area of choice for families wanting a rural atmosphere and c

Lenoir City Museum Lenoir City Museum
Lenoir City, Tennessee

Started in 1997, the museum was originally housed in Lenoir City's early city hall buil

Lotz House Lotz House
Franklin, Tennessee

In 1855, German immigrant Johann Albert Lotz purchased five acres of land from Fountain

Mabry Hazen House Mabry Hazen House
Knoxville, Tennessee

The Mabry-Hazen House Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is lo

Mansker's Fort Mansker's Fort
Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Mansker's Fort is an authentic reconstruction of a 1779 frontier forted station typical

Mcgavock Confederate Cemetery Mcgavock Confederate Cemetery
Franklin, Tennessee

The present-day cemetery is located off Lewisburg Pike just a few minutes from downtown

Mclemore House Museum Mclemore House Museum
Franklin, Tennessee

The McLemore House Museum serves to preserve the heritage of the African American cultu

Memphis Brooks Museum Of Art Memphis Brooks Museum Of Art
Memphis, Tennessee

Located in the heart of Memphis, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, is a dynamic cultura

Museum Center At 5ive Points Museum Center At 5ive Points
Cleveland, Tennessee

Featuring the rich history of the Ocoee River and Chattanooga region, the Museum Center

Museum Of Appalachia Museum Of Appalachia
Clinton, Tennessee

With more than 30 historic log buildings gathered onto 63 acres, which date from the 19

Museum Of Scott County Museum Of Scott County
Huntsville, Tennessee

Located on the campus of Scott High School in Huntsville Tennessee, the Museum of Scott

Nashville Public Library Nashville Public Library
Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville's library history can be traced back to 1813, but it was the late 1800s befor

Nathanael Greene Museum Nathanael Greene Museum
Greeneville, Tennessee

The Nathanael Greene Museum is a Greene County Museum dedicated to preserving the count

National Civil Rights Museum National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis, Tennessee

The museum showcases the history of the Civil Rights Movement and the role Memphis play

National Medal Of Honor Museum Of Military History National Medal Of Honor Museum Of Military History
Chattanooga, Tennessee

The Museum Foundation's Board of Trustees is presently revising it's business and actio

Oaklands Historic House Museum Oaklands Historic House Museum
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Oaklands is the premier Italianate house in Rutherford County, and is listed individual

Old Gray Cemetery Old Gray Cemetery
Knoxville, Tennessee

Old Gray Cemetery, 13 acres of beauty and history, is over 150 years old.

Old Lawrenceburg City Cemetery Old Lawrenceburg City Cemetery
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Located on Waterloo St. in Lawrenceburg, TN.

Old Spencer Mill Old Spencer Mill
Burns, Tennessee

Built before 1856, this functioning gristmill is one of the last of its kind.

Overton County Heritage Museum Overton County Heritage Museum
Livingston, Tennessee

Overton County Heritage Museum hosts a variety of exhibits which showcase and honor loc

Parthenon Parthenon
Nashville, Tennessee

The Parthenon stands proudly as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's premier

Rippavilla Plantation Rippavilla Plantation
Spring Hill, Tennessee

The mission of Rippavilla Plantation, Incorporated is to preserve, restore and interpre

Sam Davis Home Sam Davis Home
Smyrna, Tennessee

Located in Smyrna, Tennessee, The Sam Davis Home was built along the banks of Stewarts

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