Tennessee Travel Guide
Tennessee is a relatively small landlocked state is bounded on the west by the Mississippi River and on the east by the Appalachian Mountains, bordered in total by eight other states. Tennessee stands squarely in the middle of the South and shares borders with eight other states, making it ideal for a touring holiday. The State of Tennessee is known for its strong musical heritage. Many famous musicians, such as Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, started their careers in Tennessee.
Tennessee in becoming the central melting pot of musical styles, eventually coalescing into modern country, blues and rock ‘n roll, for which the state is now world renowned. The country music of Nashville and the traditional music and bluegrass of the Smoky Mountains add up to a glorious symphony of sound. And the state is home to such great musical landmarks as the Grand Ole Opry, Graceland and Beale Street.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is located in Gatlinburg. The national park spans almost symmetrically across the Tennessee and North Carolina border. Country music fans will enjoy a visit to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, where live tapings of the longest running country music station can be seen and heard in the 4400-seat studio. Also offered in the city are a variety of museums that are sure to gain the interest of everyone who visits. Located in the south of Tennessee is Chattanooga, which is most famous for the Chattanooga Choo Choo.