Tennessee Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Discover Tennessee with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Explore scenic mountain parks, music history landmarks, museums, and charming small towns across the Volunteer State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Tennessee, including music landmarks, national parks, historic sites, and scenic mountains. From Nashville and Memphis culture to Great Smoky Mountains adventures, discover some of the best things to do in Tennessee.
Cummins Falls State Park
From mountain waterfalls and forest trails to scenic rivers and rugged ridges, Tennessee’s parks showcase the beauty of the Appalachian region. Our featured Tennessee park highlights one of the state’s best outdoor destinations.
David Crockett Birthplace State Park
Tennessee’s historic sites reveal stories of early frontier settlements, Civil War battlefields, and influential American leaders. Our featured Tennessee historic site explores one destination that reflects the state’s rich past.
Best National Parks in Tennessee
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
- Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
- Fort Donelson National Battlefield
- Shiloh National Military Park
- Manhattan Project National Historical Park
- Stones River National Battlefield
Top 5 Tennessee State Parks
- Fall Creek Falls State Park
- Cummins Falls State Park
- David Crockett Birthplace State Park
- Roan Mountain State Park
- Red Clay State Park
Top 5 Tennessee Museums
- Frist Art Museum in Nashville
- Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
- Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville
- National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis
- Tennessee State Museum in Nashville
Know Before You Roam: Tennessee Quick Facts
- Largest City: Nashville
- High Point (Rank): Clingmans Dome 6,643 ft (17)
- Lowest Elevation: Mississippi River at MS border: 178 ft
- State Nickname: “Volunteer State”
- State Flower: Purple Passionflower
- State Tree: Tulip Tree
- State Animal: Raccoon
- State Bird: Northern Mockingbird
- State Fish: Largemouth Bass
Explore Tennessee on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
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Discover Tennessee with the Roam Your Home map. Every pin highlights one of our articles about historic homes, parks, museums, and iconic travel destinations. Click a location to explore the story and start planning your Tennessee journey.