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For over 75 years, Adventure Science Center has been bringing science to life for students, teachers, and families in Middle Tennessee and across the U.S. The science center offers engaging learning experiences and science fun through hands-on, interactive exhibits, innovative programs, and full-dome productions in the state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium. Source: Adventure Science Center

Amish Heritage Welcome Center and Museum

Campground ; Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum

The Amish Heritage Farm Museum was one of the first Amish farms settled in Tennessee in 1944, when the Amish emigrated from Ohio and Mississippi. It was a fully functioning Amish farm, until several years ago, when the family sold the farm and moved further out into the country. Today, due to the generosity of a local Amish family, both the Amish House and Dawdi Haus have been restored back to their original state, complete with period furnishings and artifacts from the 1944 era. A replica one room Amish school house was also added to the grounds and has been set up to accurately depict a local Amish school house. Our guided, educational tours offer a rare glimpse into Amish culture, and their daily lives. Tours include both the Amish farmhouse and Dawdi Haus Museum, Amish school house, Harness Shop, and Hen-house with animals. We even have an authentic Amish buggy that you can take pictures in! Photos allowed on this Farm ONLY! The Amish Heritage Farm Museum is also available for private events. We also offer Horse Drawn Wagon Rides through the beautiful Amish countryside with a knowledgeable, local guide. Stops at several Amish farms for a chance to purchase their produce, baked goods, and more included during tour! So much to see and learn, it’s fun for everyone! Group discounts available. The Amish Heritage Welcome Center also has FREE maps of the local Amish community, and is the ONLY gift shop in Amish country featuring all quality, handcrafted Amish furniture, leather goods, soaps, baskets, quilts and much more! All on consignment by local Amish. Your purchase helps support the local Amish community! Take a tour with a local guide, and learn about Amish culture! NO WHERE ELSE can you tour inside an authentic Amish house, barns and school house and take pictures! There are two Amish Welcome Centers located next to each other, but we are the ONLY Amish Welcome Center providing tours of the historic Amish Museum, as well as an air conditioned seating/dining area with a Snack Bar and restrooms, where you can relax in comfort between tours, or enjoy your own sack lunch. Save money by bringing your own lunch, and make a day of it! Group Tours welcome and discounts available! Look for the building with the paved parking lot and American flags on top! Source: Facebook

Amqui Station and Visitors Center

Community Center ; Event Venue ; Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum

The Amqui Tennesssee Passenger Station and Signal Tower was built by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad in 1910. Typical of Southern station designs found in the region, it had deeply overhanging eaves supported by triangular knee braces, had an agent-operator’s office and baggage room, engine room, battery room, second-story signal operator’s room, and separate waiting rooms for black and white passengers. Johnny Cash often visited the signalmen at Amqui Station during the 1970s. He acquired the old train station in 1979, saving it from demolition. Today, it has been restored for a museum and educational center. A visitor’s center and pavilion have also been added for special programs and events, such as Women’s History Month event, Tennessee Maneuvers Reenactment, Veterans Remembrance Day and Living Encampment, and many more. A farmer's market is held noon-3 pm from May-August. Source: website

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum ; Park/Garden/Open Space ; Restaurant/Cafe

Nearly every facet of Jackson’s life revolved around his mansion at The Hermitage. It served as much as an office, gathering hall and place for entertaining as it did as his home. The mansion has now been carefully restored with most of Jackson’s original belongings. The Hermitage garden and grounds hold the stories of the livelihood and lifestyle of the Jackson’s family; foremost is The Hermitage cotton plantation. Today, the grounds continue to offer a retreat for visitors as they did for Jackson and his family. Andrew Jackson visited Rachel’s tomb everyday in the gardens she so loved until his health made it unmanageable. Today, Jackson rests alongside Rachel and other family members at The Hermitage. Source: Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

Baxter Depot Museum and Visitors Center

Cultural District ; Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum

The Baxter Visitors Center is located at 216 Broad Street in downtown historic Baxter. Facilities include a museum and conference room providing tourists with area attractions and local history.

Bell School Community Complex

Event Venue ; Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum ; Restaurant/Cafe ; Shopping District

Bell School is located in Adams, which is in Robertson County, TN. The Bell School building and grounds include a park with an antique mall, restaurants, and a museum. The grounds are the site to the infamous annual Bell Witch Festival.

Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery

Event Venue ; Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum ; Park/Garden/Open Space ; Restaurant/Cafe ; Winery

Belle Meade is dedicated to the preservation of Tennessee’s history, architecture, hospitality, and equestrian legacy. Guests can enjoy Historic Tours, Family Tours, Wine & Food Options, and Outdoor Adventures, knowing that the purchase of these experiences supports the educational mission of Belle Meade. The history of Belle Meade is covered in two tours. The Mansion Tour tells the century-long history of Belle Meade through the stories and experiences of the Harding and Jackson families, as well as the women, men, and children who labored here. The Journey to Jubilee Tour invites discussion and explores the stories of the enslaved African-Americans who were brought to, and born at, Belle Meade from 1807 through the years following Emancipation. Additionally, guests can explore the history and natural beauty of Belle Meade on a Guided Segway Tour of our arboretum and grounds. From the complimentary wine tastings to our on-site shopping loved by the locals, Belle Meade provides many activities for guests to be immersed in Tennessee history and hospitality. Source: Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery Hours: Belle Meade is open daily 9:00 am-5:00 pm (Central) with Mansion tours starting every 30-45 minutes. The last tour is offered at 4:00 pm. Mansion tours last approximately 30-45 minutes. Guests are encouraged to allow at least two hours on-site and parking is free. Belle Meade is closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Looking for an authentic, historic venue for your next corporate event? About Belle Meade: 19th century, premier thoroughbred horse farm internationally recognized for its history, horses, and hospitality. Conveniently located west of downtown Nashville via Broadway to West End Avenue to 5025 Harding Pike. (GPS address: 110 Leake Avenue, Nashville, TN 37205) Event rental time is from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Central) and after-hours events may begin at 5:30 pm or later. Venue rental for corporate events is available Monday-Thursday and please contact them for pricing information. After-Hours Event Space: The 1892 Carriage House sheltered the family’s conveyances, while the second floor provided the living quarters for some of the groomsmen and carriage drivers. The attached stables housed the carriage horses and a hayloft. Carriage House Interior space can accommodate up to 150 seated dinner guests Interior space is heated and air-conditioned for year-round comfort Great space for band/DJ and dancing Side Porches Both side porches can accommodate 50-70 seated dinner guests each Clear plastic tent sides on side porches from November through April Side porch and patio area great for cocktail time Breezeway Connects the Carriage House interior space to the Stables Convenient location for buffet tables and/or food stations Stables Showcases their permanent collection of carriages Great space for an indoor cocktail time or approximately 100 seated dinner guests Interior space is heated and air-conditioned for year-round comfort Outdoor Game Court Bocce Ball Corn Hole Croquet Horseshoes Tent 50-foot by 60-foot open span tent Located behind the Stables Available April through October What is Included (250) light wood, folding chairs, (20) rectangular tables, (25) 60-inch round tables, and (14) 30-inch bistro tables adjustable to 30 inches or 42 inches high (set up/break down included). Prep kitchen located in the Carriage House has a warmer, cooler, sink, and stainless-steel prep tables. On-site Event Supervisor available to answer any venue-related questions during your event. Free self-parking lots located by the Visitor Center. Outside entrance to restrooms located in the Visitor Center.

Belmont Mansion

Gallery ; Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum

Completed in 1853 by Adelicia Acklen, the Belmont Mansion was recognized as one of the most elaborate and unusual homes in the South. Belmont Mansion is an Italianate villa constructed between the years 1849 and 1853. Through the years, it has been the summer home for Nashville socialite Adelicia Acklen and her family, temporary headquarters of the Union army, and an all-girls college and seminary. One of the most elaborate antebellum homes in the South, with 36 rooms and 19,000 square feet, the entire Belmont estate was built, furnished, and landscaped by the Acklens and boasted such luxuries as lavish gardens, an art gallery, a bowling alley, and a zoo. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1971, Belmont Mansion currently operates as a house museum, maintained by the Belmont Mansion Association through admissions, venue rentals, event fundraisers and individual and company donations. Current Hours (as of September 2021) Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday 10am-4pm. Last guest admitted at 3:30pm. Sunday 11am-4:30pm. Last guest admitted at 3:30pm. Average visit is 45 minutes to 1 hour. Curator's Tours offered Monday through Friday by advance reservation. Belmont Mansion staff follow current CDC guidelines to ensure a safe environment for visitors and staff. Additionally as a building on the Belmont University campus they follow the University's COVID protocols. Currently masks are required of everyone inside University buildings. Source: Belmont Mansion Mailing address 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212 GPS Address Belmont Blvd & Acklen Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212

Belmont University

Arena/Stadium ; Bookstore ; Concert Hall ; Gallery ; Historic Building/Landmark ; Library ; Museum ; Performing Arts Center ; Restaurant/Cafe ; School ; Studio ; Theater

Belmont University is a student-centered Christian community providing an academically challenging education that empowers men and women of diverse backgrounds to engage and transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage and faith. Belmont is among the fastest growing Christian universities in the nation with more than 5,900 students hailing from every state and 25 countries. Since 2000, enrollment has risen from just under 3,000 to 5,936 students for 2010-11, marking an increase of 99 percent. As enrollment steadily increases, so does the quality and diversity of each new class. Incoming 2010-11 freshmen represented 44 states and four foreign countries and scored an average of 26 on the ACT. In the annual U.S. News & World Report ranking of America’s best colleges and universities, Belmont was cited for the third year in a row as a Top School to Watch and was ranked fifth in the Regional Universities South category, the highest ranking for the university to date. Once again, Belmont was also the highest ranked university in Tennessee in this category and was praised for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and the strength of its learning communities.

Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Arts Center

Event Venue ; Museum

Bradley Academy was built in 1806 as the first school for education of white males only. In 1884, African American students, males and females, were allowed to attend school. The current structure was built in 1917 and opened as the new school for African American students in 1918. Today, Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center houses an original classroom, a Civil War exhibit, and an Early Settlers for the City of Murfreesboro and the County of Rutherford exhibit. Amenities and Rentals These rooms are available for rent seven days a week: Auditorium/dining area with small kitchen Theatre for musical programs and plays - seats 35 Boardroom - seats 18 Tours Tours are available Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Adults: $5 Seniors and Students: $3 Youth 12 and under: $1

Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery (Watkins College of Art)

Gallery ; Museum

Important Announcement: Watkins College to Merge with Belmont University in Fall 2020 The Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery is the primary exhibiting space on the Watkins College of Art campus and presents two- and three-dimensional artwork, as well as multi-media installations including sound, video and performance. Students are provided an opportunity to exhibit every year in our annual juried student show, in departmental exhibitions, and at the conclusion of their degree program with a senior thesis exhibition. In addition, faculty and guest artists are invited to exhibit in the space.

Carnton

Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum

Carnton was built in 1826 by Randal McGavock. His son, John, inherited the house in 1843. The McGavock family was directly impacted by the Battle of Franklin and found their home used as a field hospital for wounded Confederate soldiers. Carnton became the largest hospital in the area following the battle. After the war John and his wife, Carrie, set aside nearly two acres of their property so that the remains of Southern dead who died in the battle might be properly buried. The National Historic Landmark has been open to the public since the late 1970s and allows visitors to better understand the humanity which often appears in the midst of war. Carnton, Carter House and Rippavilla are managed by The Battle of Franklin Trust. The mission of The Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization. Source: BOFT

Carter House

Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum

Carter House was built in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter. The home and family witnessed one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War on November 30, 1864. The modest brick home was commandeered and used as a Federal command post while the Carter family, as well as the Lotz family, sought refuge in the basement during the fighting which erupted on their property. This National Historic Landmark has been open to the public since 1953. Carter House and Carnton are managed by The Battle of Franklin Trust. The mission of The Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Centennial Art Center (CAC)

Gallery ; Museum ; Studio

Centennial Art Center’s Gallery hosts six gallery shows annually. The gallery showcases the art of local and regional professional and emerging artists. The Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday 9AM-5PM. For more information, call the Centennial Art Center at (615) 862-8442. Source: Nashville.gov

Centennial Park

Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum ; Music Venue ; Park/Garden/Open Space ; Performing Arts Center

CENTENNIAL PARK Centennial Park is one of Nashville's premier parks. Located on West End and 25th Avenue North, the 132-acre features: the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, an arts activity center, a beautiful sunken garden, a band shell, an events shelter, sand volleyball courts, dog park, and an exercise trail. Thousands of people visit the park each year to visit the museum, see exhibits, attend festivals, and just enjoy the beauty of the park. Centennial Park is also home to the Centennial Sportsplex. Centennial Performing Arts Studios and the Centennial Black Box Theater are located in the vicinity of the park. Centennial Park Conservancy is the the nonprofit support organization that benefits the Parthenon and Centennial Park. Visit their Facebook and Instagram for updates. Source: Nashville.gov

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Gallery ; Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum ; Park/Garden/Open Space

Experience Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, the 55-acre estate built by the Maxwell House Coffee fortune in Nashville, Tennessee, and one of the finest examples of an American Country Place Era estate in the United States. The Botanical Garden is a spectacular showcase of color and horticultural diversity with eleven specialty display gardens and stunning natural landscape. The Museum of Art has collections of painting, sculpture and decorative arts. Visitors can enjoy year-round family-friendly activities with four distinct festivals held during the year. From Cheekwood in Bloom with more than 150,000 tulips in the Spring, to a children's wonderland of Christmas trees, trains, Santa and more during Holiday at Cheekwood. Cheekwood celebrates the seasons in style with something for everyone!

Cold Springs School

Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum

Cold Springs School was built on land donated in May 1857 by Thomas Baskerville for a school and meeting-house. Early in the Civil War, it was used by Camp Trousdale as a military hospital. There, in 1866, David Lipscomb organized the Portland Church of Christ. Landowners Jim and Bill McGlothlin gave the schoolhouse to the citizens of Portland for a museum of local history. In September 1975, it was relocated to Richland Park. Today is it open for tours on Sundays throughout the summer and for special events.

Cookeville History Museum

Museum

The Cookeville History Museum provides exhibits, programs and activities that promote the history of Cookeville and Putnam County. The museum houses a self-paced, permanent exhibit on the history of this community, including a timeline around the building that begins with the first people to the area and ends with what is happening today. The front gallery is dedicated to local history exhibits, traveling exhibits and collection displays. Source: venue website

Cooter's Place

Business/Company ; Museum

If you love THE DUKES OF HAZZARD, (and Americans of all ages do), you will love a visit to Cooter’s Place. This is Nashville’s one and only Dukes of Hazzard Museum and Shop, operated by none other than ol’ Cooter himself. Ben Jones, who played the Duke Boy’s stalwart sidekick, is your host at this tribute to Hazzard County. This expanded museum features Pictures, Props, Costumes, and Memorabilia from the beloved hit television show. Also displayed are Cooter’s Tow Truck, Daisy’s Jeep, Rosco’s Patrol Car, and of course, a General Lee, the 1969 Dodge Charger which has achieved iconic status among fans of the show. Just keep your eyes peeled for Cooter’s Tow Truck and the bright orange car with the Rebel flag on top and a big 01 on the door. YEEHAWW! Get your picture taken in the GENERAL LEE! Store Hours Sunday-Thursday: 9am-6pm Friday-Saturday: 9am-7pm Source: website

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

Event Venue ; Museum ; Music Venue ; Theater

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum seeks to collect, preserve, and interpret the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music. The Museum has an extensive, permanent objects collection. This collection includes more than eight hundred stage costumes, over six hundred instruments, and hundreds of other objects—from microphones to automobiles—documenting the history of country music. Source: Official Website

Cumberland Homestead Tower Museum

Cultural District ; Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum

The Homesteads Tower The tower was constructed in 1937-38 to house the government administrative offices of the Cumberland Homesteads, a New Deal subsistence homesteading program of the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration during the Great Depression. The structure is a marvel of innovative design and execution. The octagonal stone tower houses a water tank and a winding stairway leading to a lookout platform at the top. Most of the original 252 farmsteads can be seen from this vantage point. The building was opened as a museum in 1984. The four large rooms at the base of the tower are now used for museum displays and a gift shop. Exhibits include a collection of photos, documents and artifacts from the 1930’s and 1940’s when the community was developing. The interior is finished with wood paneling and hardwood floors, typical of all the original homes in the community. Visitors may climb the 97 steps to the lookout platform to view the vista at the top (except during thunderstorms). Source: venue website

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville

Museum

Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the State's second-largest general museum. With over 35,000 square feet of the region's best hands-on activities and special events, it is one of the best places to stop. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am-5 pm and Sunday from 1-5 pm. Closed on Mondays and major holidays. Please note: On Sundays, the Bubble Room and Explorer's Floor will close at 4 pm. The Galleries remain open until 5 pm.

David Crockett State Park

Campground ; Museum ; Park/Garden/Open Space ; Trail

David Crockett was a pioneer, soldier, politician and industrialist. He was born near the little town of Limestone in northeast Tennessee in 1786. In 1817, he moved to Lawrence County and served as a justice of the peace, a colonel of the militia and as a state representative. Along the banks of Shoal Creek, in what is now his namesake park, he established a diversified industry consisting of a powdermill, a gristmill and a distillery. All three operations were washed away in a flood in September 1821. Financial difficulties from this loss caused Crockett to move to West Tennessee where he was elected to Congress. While in Washington, he fought for his people’s right to keep land they had settled on in the new frontier of West Tennessee. Crockett died at the Alamo Mission in March of 1836 while aiding the Texans in their fight for independence from Mexico. The 1,319-acre park has a museum, staffed during the summer months, with exhibits depicting Crockett’s life here and a water-powered grist mill. Source: Tennessee State Parks

Days Gone By Museum

Museum

Days Gone By is an antique complex housed on the grounds of the old Davis Cabinet Factory, which was the first factory in Portland, Tennessee. Collecting pieces of history has always been a passion for Joey & Kathleen Collins and they’re very pleased to be able to share this collection with the public. The extensive collection includes steam engines, antique trucks , tractors, and more! Source: venue website

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