Tennessee derived its name from a Yuchi Indian word “Tana-see,” which meant “The Meeting Place.” The Smoky Mountains continue to hold the fascination of many tourists, while many tourists visit Tennessee to appease their musical interests. Tennessee offers a wide range of recreational activities for sport and adventure enthusiasts. These activities range from walking and cycling to horseback riding and hunting. Tourists can enjoy a myriad of water sport activities on some of the most exquisite locales in Tennessee.

Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is situated in Nashville, which is also a hub for country music. This sports hall offers insight and information about the evolution of Tennessian sports from the early 1800s till date. It offers a complete tourist experience and provides some of the best urban facilities. The Grand Ole Opry, and Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, is worth paying a visit.
The Knoxville Museum of Art displays exceptional work of art of some of the modern artists. Various art camps are conducted in the museum in summertime for the children. Some of the spectacular tourist spots in Knoxville include Knoxville World’s Fair Park, and Knoxville zoo.

The museums in Memphis such as Children’s Museum of Memphis, The Rock & Soul Museum, Memphis Blues and Music Museum, and Rock n Soul Museum are some of the world famous museums. Some of the downtown Memphis attractions include The Peabody, the Cook Convention Center, Mud Island, Peabody Place, Autozone Park, the Pyramid, and the Sun Studios.
There are a lot of things tourists and sports enthusiasts can do in Gatlinburg. Most of them take up the Motor Nature Trail, which is almost a 10-mile loop. It offers a picturesque view of the mountains and streams. It is very easy to find appropriate hotels and cabin rentals in Tennessee. Tourists can book them in advance through the Internet to avail of seasonal discounts.

The largest city in Tennessee and the 19th largest in the United States of America, bursts with the vibrant and active bustle and hustle of day to day life. However step back from the Memphis bustle and hustle and you can observe that there is actually a hint of some attractions and historical spots.

For all those museum lovers out there fantasize of the peacefulness of a museum for an information filled weekend of fun, Memphis has 16 different types of museums to visit.

The Pink Palace Museum is one of the Memphis city’s biggest museums. The Memphis mansion was the to be home of Clarence Saunders, one of Memphis’ celebrities who started the famous Piggy Wiggly stores, before the company was forced to file for bankruptcy.

Some of the other intriguing museums are the National Civil Rights Museum, which takes you back through the civil rights struggles of Memphis city as well as the nation, enabling you to set foot into the world of yesterday. The Memphis ‘Rock n Soul’ museum, ‘Slave-haven Underground Railroad museum’ are just some of the other popular museums there.

Apart from museums, there are some places in Memphis that a tourist or anyone else just has to see. The Mississippi River is an example of such a place. It is the second largest river running through the country and acts as Memphis’ western border. There are a lot of establishments at the banks of this river that enable you to sit by it and relax. There are also a lot of parks and some water recreations that one can enjoy there.

Beale Street is one of Memphis’ busiest streets with a vibrant intoxicating pulse that is both entertaining and refreshing at once. Bars, restaurants and coffee houses line the street, enticing tired customers with refreshments. It also houses clubs and live bands, for those dying to break a leg or get tantalized with music of all sorts.

The AutoZone Park is Memphis’ own baseball stadium and home to the minor league baseball team, the Memphis Redbirds. This is a special place for the people of Memphis, bringing them together to cheer for the team they all support.

One of Memphis’ greatest tourist attractions is Graceland. The home of Elvis, his living conditions and grave can be seen in Graceland. This place is an attraction to all music lovers and Elvis fans and is often thronged with crowds like no other.

The Peabody Ducks is another Memphis tradition since 1932, where their ducks march from their house to the fountain of the famous Peabody hotel to the sound of the King’s Cotton March. They return back in the evening.

The sounds and sights that one will see in Memphis are unique in their own way. It is a fun place to visit and an even nicer place to stay. The people are friendly as can be and always help make the trip worth its while.