Music History

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Music History

It started with a beat and soon captured the pulse of our nation. From epic venues to legendary recording studios, Tennessee's music history fuels the soul like no other place can.

Feel inspired when you explore the home of seven genres of music and hear why Tennessee is The Soundtrack Of America. Browse music history locations below by region to start planning your trip.  

Music History
West Tennessee

Elvis Presley
Music History

Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Home of the King of Rock ‘n' Roll!

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Patsy Cline Memorial
Music History

Patsy Cline Memorial

Site of the 1963 plane crash

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Beale Street
Music History

Beale Street Historic District

The music and entertainment pulse of downtown Memphis, Beale Street at the turn of the 20th century served as a haven for African Americans migrating from small towns.

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Blues Hall of Fame
Museums

Blues Hall of Fame Museum

Blues Hall of Fame Museum is a Memphis gem for both serious blues fans and casual visitors

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Tina Turner Museum located inside the historic Flagg Grove School
Music History

Tina Turner Museum and Flagg Grove School

Tina Turner Museum at Flagg Grove School features costumes and memorabilia from her career.

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The world's only Tina Turner Museum
Music History

West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center

A music heritage destination with something for everyone ....  including the world's only Tina Turner Museum.

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Music History
Middle Tennessee

Singers and songwriters take the spotlight for a night of music and stories "in the round" with talent such as Paul Overstreet, Rory Feek, Wynn Varble, Clint Daniels, Brice Long, Roxie Dean, Lance Miller, Danny Green, Even Stevens, to name a few. Muletown in the Round features a different lineup of songsmiths coming together for a half hour each week in the intimate musical setting. 
Music History

Muletown in the Round

Singers and songwriters take the spotlight for a night of music and stories "in the round."

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Many of County Music's early legends are buried here.
History

Hendersonville Memory Gardens

Many of County Music's early legends are buried here.

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Grand Ole Opry
Event Venue

Grand Ole Opry

See "the show that made country music famous. "

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Sutton Ole Time Music Hour - Stoney Lonesome Bluegrass
Music Venues & Museums

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour and Dinner Show

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour: live bluegrass every Saturday night.

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Visit Ernest Tubb's Tour bus and over 40 unique local vendors.
Shopping

The Tacky Turtle

A unique marketplace with over 40 vendors

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The Stone Theater at Keestone Resort
Event Venue

The Stone Theater at Keestone Resort

Our theater hosts all types of entertainment. From musical entertainment, to wedding receptions, training workshops, and more. The Stone Theater is perfect for performances of all types, large corporate events and conferences. We offer customized packages

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Music History
East Tennessee

Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Museums

Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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TITANIC Museum Attraction Exterior
Museums

TITANIC Museum Attraction

A World Class Museum with over 400 TITANIC artifacts on display!

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Bluegrass Underground is taped live in The Caverns in Pelham, TN
Arts & Entertainment

Bluegrass Underground

Bluegrass Underground is a PBS series that is taped live in The Caverns in Pelham, TN

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Charlie Louvin and Ira Louvin
Music History

Louvin Brothers Country Music Museum

Ira & Charlie Louvin. Country Music Legends, members of the Country Music Hall of Fame

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Bradbury jammin'
Music History

Bradbury Community Club, Inc.

Soak in the sounds of Roane County at Bradbury

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Tennessee Ernie Ford House - Birthplace of Tennessee Ernie Ford
Music History

Tennessee Ernie Ford House - Birthplace of Tennessee Ernie Ford

Birthplace of Tennessee Ernie Ford 1223 Anderson Street Bristol TN 37620

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