Tennessee

Welcome to Tennessee - The Most Musical State in the Union

Tennessee is a state made famous for its world class music, authentic Southern hospitality, outdoor adventure and scenic beauty. Home to America's most visited National Park, The Smoky Mountains, renowned for its outstanding beauty and diversity of plant and animal life.

Rich in history it features many historical battlefields and museums just waiting to be explored. The Civil War Trail marks important 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.

Wherever you are in this state, you are never far way 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 Oprey to Elvis' Graceland or live music, world famous events and festivals, Tennessee will provide pure entertainment and energy to satisfy everyone’s taste.

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 remember as the King of Rock'n'Roll. Take an easy drive to Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis' birthplace, here you can see where Elvis began his musical journey, from the two roomed house where he was born to the church where he first started singing gospel music, as well as The Elvis Presley Museum and Memorial Chapel.

For family fun visit Memphis zoo, Dollywood Theme Park and Splash World Water Park in Pigeon Forge or take a trip on a Memphis Riverboat and experience the era of the Native Americans, Explorers and Riverboat men like Mark Twain, highlighting the river war battle and heritage of the Mississippi river. The Tennessee Aquarium is rated one of the top ten attractions in America, located in Chattanooga, now considered one of the most beautiful and cleanest cities in the USA. Other attractions here include the Riverwalk, Rock City on Lookout Mountain where visitors can see seven states from its height and the Chattanooga Incline Railway, the worlds’ steepest passenger railway.