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5 Music Experiences in Tennessee

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The state where country music reigns supreme offers a wealth of ways to connect with live music and legends of the genre, including these destinations in Nashville and Memphis. 




From the Mother Church of country music, the Ryman Auditorium, to the recording studio that hosted the Million Dollar Quartet, Sun Studio, to the museum that honors the greats of the genre, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Tennessee has no shortage of sites that helped define America’s music history. And these are just some of the unrivaled musical experiences you can have in the state.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Third-floor gallery at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee (photo by Diana Carniato Photography; Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)

Learn about the legends of the genre at this Nashville, Tennessee, attraction where names like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire and Garth Brooks are honored.

Sun Studio

Visitors at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee (photo by David Meany)

Walk in the footsteps of Elvis and many other greats at this Memphis, Tennessee, recording studio where music is still made today. 

Nightlife on Broadway in Nashville

Neon signs lining street along Broadway Nashville, Tennessee (photo by iStock)

No visit to Tennessee’s capital city is complete without an evening exploring its famous street filled packed with live music, great food and more. 

Ryman Auditorium

Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee (photo courtesy of destination)

Once the home of the Grand Ole Opry, this downtown Nashville landmark still hosts live performances and offers tours. 

Johnny Cash Museum

Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville, Tennessee (photo courtesy of destination)

This museum in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, is dedicated to the life and music of the Man in Black. 
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Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York (photo courtesy of Old Fort Niagara)

Old Fort Niagara

Visit one of the longest used military bases in the country in Youngstown, New York. Tour guides tell of life here in the 18th century. 
Automotive Hall Of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan (photo courtesy of The Automotive Hall of Fame)

The Automotive Hall of Fame

Explore the evolution of the automobile in Dearborn, Michigan. This museum showcases the car’s impact on society and celebrates the greats of auto racing. 
National Museum Of African American Music in Nashville, Tennessee (photo courtesy of National Museum of African American Music)

National Museum of African American Music

Explore how African American culture shaped a range of popular musical genres at this interactive museum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Raclin Murphy Museum Of Art in Notre Dame, Indiana (photo courtesy of Raclin Murphy Museum of Art)

Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

Visit Notre Dame, Indiana, to see Notre Dame University’s impressive art collection, which spans thousands of works and includes an outdoor sculpture garden.
International Paranormal Museum in Somerset, Kentucky (photo courtesy of International Paranormal Museum)

Kentucky After Dark Trail

Spanning various locations across Kentucky, this trail highlights haunted locations and creepy attractions throughout the Bluegrass State. 
Interior of The Henry Clay Estate in Lexington, Kentucky (photo courtesy of The Henry Clay Estate)

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate

Explore the life of Speaker of the House and U.S Senator Henry Clay in Lexington, Kentucky, at an estate preserved by his children and grandchildren.

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