What to do in Tennessee

Arrington Vineyards allows you to take in the breathtaking views that Tennessee is known for with Wine Tasting tours held daily without the need for reservations this is a must for locals & tourist. After tasting the wines you will want to join Kix's Wine Club which offers something to suit everyone's taste! With four different clubs to select from, Kix's Wine Club allows you more options and more flexibility from our diverse list of Award Winning Wines. Choose from our Red Fan Club, White Fan Club, Mixed Fan Club, or Sweet Fan Club where you will receive selected bottles of Arrington Vineyards' Wine right to your doorstep quarterly. You also have the opportunity to customize your order each quarter!

Scheduled closed days: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Hours are subject to change

Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.

OPEN EVERYDAY (except Christmas Eve , Christmas Day and Thanksgiving day) weather permitting. Please call during inclement weather

The Drive Through Safari Park, Walk Through Safari, Wild Animal Preserve, Animals Up Close and Personal, Concessions (open seasonally and weather dependent), Gift Shop and a Children’s Petting Safari.

Experience all the above and more at your Tennessee Safari Park! Drive through the 5.5 miles of Safari Roads in your own car and interact and feed animals as you make your way through our park.

After your journey return to the Walk Through Zoo, relax and enjoy refreshments at our concessions (open seasonally and weather dependent), children can enjoy our playground area, pet the baby goats in our petting zoo and visit the gift shop. An experience you will never forget, Africa at your back door!

Established in 2014 and celebrates the history of the local Collier family. Named after grandpappy, William “Doc” Collier, who was a local moonshiner, the distillery sits on the main strip of Gatlinburg. The distillery uses the very same recipes that Doc did during Prohibition including some fresh English Mountain Spring water straight from the source! With moonshine distilleries being prevalent in Gatlinburg, Doc’s aims to set itself apart through high quality products and genuine interactions with our customers.

Considered Gatlinburg’s best kept secret, but now the secret is out!

Nashville Zoo is a dynamic zoological park located just 6 miles south of downtown Nashville. With just 90 of 188 acres developed, Nashville Zoo is the 9th largest zoo in the country by landmass. The Zoo is one of the top tourist attractions in the state.

Hours of Operation
March 7, 2020 - September 7, 2020 | 9am - 6pm
September 8, 2020 - March 2021 | 9am - 4pm

Holiday Closings
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is open every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Inclement weather may cause an unannounced closing for the safety of our guests and our animals.

Digital Worlds VR Arcade offers Tennessee the best experience for Virtual Reality in the Franklin, TN area. Perfect for Birthday Parties, Date Nights, Bachelor Parties, & Corporate Events.

Tuesday - Thursday: Open 4pm and Close 10pm
Friday: Open 4pm and Close 12am Midnight
Saturday: Open 12pm Noon and Close 12am Midnight
Sunday: Open 12pm Noon and Close 10pm

Smack dab in the middle of Nashville’s Honky-Tonk Highway on Lower Broadway, Layla’s is in a section of downtown famous for live country music. Always packed with amazing country music acts, bustling nightlife and avid country music fans, this section of town is one of the liveliest parts of Nashville. Layla’s is one of the more intimate live music venues on the strip and always has top-notch musical talent. With some of country’s biggest names and Nashville’s best up-and-coming artists performing here every night of the week, it’s one of the coolest places to see live music in Nashville.

Before 6pm, anyone under 21 is welcome at Layla's if accompanied by an adult. After 6pm, 21 and up only!

Rock City will amaze you...it's in our nature! Located atop Lookout Mountain, just 6 miles from downtown Chattanooga, Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking "See 7 States" panoramic views. Take an unforgettable journey along the Enchanted Trail where each step reveals natural beauty and wonders along the woodland path. Experience the magic of Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village, visit one of our regional gift shops and dine at the Big Rock Grill. Rock City is splendid year-round -
"Each season there's a new reason to visit!"

We put the customer experience & safety first and foremost. Our staff is consistently pushing the boundaries with new ideas and innovative teaching techniques that has given our customers the ultimate “Axe-perience”. As Veterans we are proud of our great Nation and we want to preserve the “American Dream”. We take care of our own, FIRST! Giving employment opportunities to our fellow veterans. Supporting local business and our community is a critical part of our Core Values.

The Marketplace in East Nashville: an indoor / outdoor event venue located on the cusp of Downtown and East Nashville, less than one mile from Nissan Stadium where the Tennessee Titans play home games!

Muse Knoxville is a children’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) museum located in Chilhowee Park. Our programs in the museum, in schools across East Tennessee, & throughout Knoxville bring STEM, the arts, health & wellness, & emergent literacy to life in the minds of children. We inspire & empower ALL children through transformative learning experiences through a variety of hands-on and inquiry-based, exhibits and Outreach programs for children aged 6 months to 10 years old.

HOURS
Sunday - Saturday: 9am - 4:30pm

The Knoxville Museum of Art celebrates the art and artists of East Tennessee, presents new art and new ideas, serves and educates diverse audiences, and enhances Knoxville’s quality of life.

Admission is always FREE!

Ijams Nature Center is a nonprofit, 315-acre educational nature center for all ages, abilities and walks of life. Ijams’ mission is to encourage stewardship of the natural world by providing an urban greenspace for people to learn about and enjoy the outdoors through engaging experiences.

Located three miles from downtown Knoxville, Tenn., Ijams features 12+ miles of hiking and mixed-use trails, a public access river dock, swimming, boating, biking and more. The center offers hundreds of educational programs annually, from school field trips and off-site programs to on-site outdoor and classroom education programs that focus on topics from birding and wildflowers to yoga hikes, cooking classes and art programs.
During the warmer months, Ijams partners with River Sports Outfitters to provide kayak, SUP and canoe rentals on Mead's Quarry lake and the Tennessee River. Ijams also partners with Navitat Knoxville, which provides the Ijams Canopy Experience, a fun, tree-based adventure featuring six trails of varying difficulty that boast ziplines, bridges, nets, tunnels and more.
More than half of Ijams Nature Center's funding comes from donations and memberships from individuals, families, foundations and businesses. Please help Ijams continue to educate and inspire people of all ages to protect the earth now and for future generations.

The Ijams grounds and trails are open every day from 8 a.m. until dusk. The Visitor Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit Ijams.org or call 865-577-4717.

With all its lovely landscaping, wide, open spaces and wonderful water features, the new World's Fair Park provides endless possibilities for celebrating life in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Festival Lawn, Performance Lawn, Amphitheater, and space at Volunteer Landing are all available to rent for your event.

Spring Events
Egg Hunts, Spring Festival, Strawberries, Educational Field Trips, Birthday Parties and Corporate Events.

Summer Events
Sunflower Trail, Pick Your Own Sunflowers, Corporate Events, and Family Reunions.

Fall Events
2 Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patch, Wagon Rides, Fall Festival, Birthday Parties and Corporate Events.

Cumberland Mountain State Park is situated on the Cumberland Plateau, a segment of the great upland, which extends from western New York to central Alabama. It is said to be the largest timbered plateau in America. Cumberland Mountain State Park began as part of the greater Cumberland Homesteads Project, a New Deal-era initiative by the Resettlement Administration that helped relocate poverty-stricken families on the Cumberland Plateau to small farms centered on what is now the Cumberland Homestead community. This 1,720-acre park was acquired in 1938 to provide a recreational area for some 250 families selected to homestead on the Cumberland Plateau.

Lana’s Dance Centre is a family-based studio with classes for ages 2 through adult. Here at Lana’s, we pride ourselves in professional dance instruction with a curriculum that incorporates not only dance skills, but skills for any future endeavors in which your child may find a passion. We encourage self-improvement, self-empowerment, creativity, team-building, and discipline while providing mental and physical stimulation in a positive environment. We provide classes in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, pointe, modern, contemporary, hiphop, creative movement, acro, tumbling, progressions, and musical theatre. The placement of students and the duration of each class is determined by age, previous experience, subject, and the current level of skill. We invite anyone and everyone, despite experience or disabilities, to join us in his/her dance journey.

Enter into an underwater world of wonder at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies! Soar through moving glide paths alongside rays, sea turtles, and sharks, and soak up the beautiful colors of exotic fish. Get up close and personal with Ripley’s feathered friends at Penguin Playhouse!

Voted a Top 10 Outdoor Water Park by USA Today Readers, Dollywood's Splash Country has slides and splashes for every age. Tucked into the mountainside, lush trees line the park and your adventure comes with beautiful mountain views! If you're looking for a thrill, take the plunge down Firetower Falls. Want to relax? Take a leisurely ride down the lazy river on Downbound Float Trip. Whatever you choose, our platinum award-winning lifeguards are making sure you are safe and have the perfect summer day! We can't wait to see you next season!

The mission of the Chattanooga Zoo is to engage and inspire our community to better understand and preserve wildlife by creating meaningful connections between people and animals. With our intimate, innovative exhibits, wide-ranging educational offerings and commitment to conservation, our vision is to be a top destination for residents and visitors alike and the pride of our community.

Grandaddy’s Farm has been run by the Dixon family since early 1951. From Charles Dixon in 1951 to current operators Andrew and Philip Dixon, the family tradition at Grandaddy’s is strong. Charles Dixon & his wife worked the land around their home and raised four children, all while Charles worked full time in hardware store in Decherd, Tennessee. Fast forward a few years and the Dixon brothers’ grandfather followed in his father’s footsteps: farming the land and working a full time job. Eventually, their grandfather decided that farming full time was the path he should take. Tradition held true and Andrew and Philip’s father eventually joined in on farming full time. The Dixon brothers, fourth generation farmers, have now taken their place as the farmers of Grandaddy’s land. The Dixon family has a vision to share the joys of farming, agriculture, and agritourism with their community. For the Dixon brothers, the memories made on the farm were too precious not to share with the community and their love of agriculture makes it easy to continue the tradition started by Charles 70 years prior.

Welcome to The Friends of Two Rivers Mansion! Our organization is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Two Rivers Mansion and its properties.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the site lies nestled between the Stones and Cumberland Rivers. This beautiful 1859 antebellum mansion and the adjacent 1802 Federal style brick home was once the centerpiece of Donelson, Tennessee.
Our mission is to raise community awareness about the home, its heritage, and to raise funds to preserve this piece of local history.
Whether attending a private affair or a community event, this unique and distinctive setting will provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable occasion. Please contact us regarding mansion rental for your next event.
Be part of history by preserving it......https://tworiversmansion.org/

The mission of Discovery Park of America is to inspire children and adults to See Beyond. Located in the beautiful Reelfoot Lake region of Northwest Tennessee, Discovery Park of America offers visitors of all ages a world-class, state-of-the-art experience unlike anything else in the world. From the 100,000-square-foot museum to the extensively-landscaped 50-acre heritage park, there is literally something for every member of the family to discover at Discovery Park of America.

Inspire discovery through collecting, preserving, and interpreting the cultural histories and natural sciences that shape our region.

Find your inner ninja through obstacle courses, rope climbs, balance challenges and more. Toddlers can get in on the fun at Toddler Town, a space designed for curious toddler minds in mind.

Take an unforgettable journey through the most famous rock ‘n’ roll residence in the world. Explore the personal life of Elvis Presley and learn how his revolutionary style and unique sound changed the face of popular music and culture forever. This legendary rock ‘n’ roll pilgrimage will show you why Elvis lives on.

The legacy of Stax Records is a unique one that spans more than half a century. Stax Records is critical in American music history as it's one of the most popular soul music record labels of all time. It's second only to Motown in sales and influence, but first in gritty, raw, stripped-down soul music.

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a program of the Soulsville Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, which also operates the Stax Music Academy and The Soulsvillle Charter School.

Located the original site of Stax Records, The Stax Museum is a 17,000 square foot museum offering a tremendous experience that includes state-of-the-art interactive exhibits, music videos, instruments, items of stage clothing, records, filmed interviews, vintage recording equipment, and other items of memorabilia that tell the story, from beginning to present, of American soul music, with particular focus on Stax Records.

From the award-winning introductory documentary film to an authentic circa-1906 Mississippi Delta church that reflects the gospel roots of soul music, the museum winds and twists through a labyrinth of exhibits that entertain, inform, and engage visitors of all ages from all walks of life from all over the world. Permanent exhibits include Otis Redding’s favorite brown suede jacket; Albert King’s purple Flying V guitar; Isaac Hayes’ restored, peacock-blue 1972 Cadillac Eldorado complete with television, refrigerator, and gold trim; a near-exact replica of the original recording studio; a dance floor wrapped with vintage dance videos from the television show Soul Train; and nearly 800 45 single records and 300 LPs in a special display.

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