Accommodations

Tennessee offers a nature oriented outdoors getaway with a variety of cabins, vacation homes, hotels, and resorts. Choose an accommodation near any of Tennessee's local attractions that offers comfort while making the most of the beautiful mountains and attractions at affordably priced rates.

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Activities

In Gatlinburg, you can choose to hike the trails throughout the nearby Great Smoky Mountain National Park, fish or raft on the streams, or ski the nearby mountain slopes. In addition, many man-made attractions have been built in the area, including Dollywood, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, and the Guinness World of Records Museum. Discover the history of Country Music as you view over 3,000 stage costumes, original song manuscripts and musical instruments at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Many of the personal items of music legends are on display including Elvis' solid gold Cadillac. Graceland Mansion in Memphis is a top attraction, with fans from around the world coming to Memphis to tour Elvis Presley’s majestic home and pay their respects to one of music's most iconic figures.

Events

April 14 is the annual season opening of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, an event that brings Dolly Parton to the park each year. Gatlinburg celebrates Independence day with the Midnight Parade in the early morning hours of July 4. In June, Nashville is host to the CMA Music Festival, a four day celebration that features country music artists meeting with fans, autograph signings, photo opportunities, more than 70 hours of concerts, family activities and much more. New and established stars, as well as legends, appear at the Festival each year. The September Mid-South Fair in Memphis has been entertaining millions since 1856, ten days of jam-packed family fun with arts competitions, educational exhibits, youth talent, livestock shows, 4-H competitions, free main stage entertainment and much more.

Mountain Activities

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area offers 8 ski trails, served by 3 lifts and boasts access to the ski area from downtown Gatlinburg on America's Largest Aerial Tramway using two 120 passenger cars. While well known for the skiing and snowboarding, in the summer and fall it offers spectacular backgrounds for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, camping, and fishing.

Golfing

Tennessee's courses offer some of the finest settings and most exhilarating challenges in the country. You will find well-groomed, interesting and challenging golf courses in every region of Tennessee, with fairway layouts that range from lakeside and mountain locations to sweeping valley scenery.

History

When North Carolina ratified the U.S. Constitution in 1789, it also ceded its western lands, the Tennessee country, to the Federal government. North Carolina had used these lands as a reward for its Revolutionary soldiers and reserved the right to satisfy further land claims in Tennessee. Congress designated the area as the "Territory of the United States, South of the River Ohio", more commonly known as the Southwest Territory. President George Washington appointed William Blount, a prominent North Carolina politician as territorial governor. In 1795, a territorial census revealed a sufficient population for statehood, and a referendum showed a three-to-one majority in favor of joining the Union.