Tennessee «ESSENTIAL ⟶»

The state’s geography offers a wide range of outdoor activities and stunning vistas. Great Smoky Mountains National Park National park

Formed by the historic 1811–12 New Madrid earthquakes, this unique "earthquake lake" in West Tennessee is a major destination for birdwatching and fishing . tennessee

: Bristol , which straddles the Tennessee-Virginia border, is officially recognized by Congress as the site of the 1927 Bristol Sessions , which are considered the "Big Bang" of country music. Natural Beauty and Recreation The state’s geography offers a wide range of