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7 Places to Spend Spring in Middle Tennessee

Restaurants with Live Music in Nashville

More than Mules

Small Town, Big Splash

Whether planning a lazy day on the lake or an action-packed afternoon on dry land, the inviting town of Winchester features fun for everyone.

Visit Rutherford County

This Middle Tennessee Region offers fun, food and fanfare for all ages and interests

A traveler on top of Welch's Point Overlook during sunset in Sparta TN

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Cookeville is Your Waterfall Oasis in Tennessee

When you think about Tennessee, your first thought is probably music.

Heritage, hospitality, and a creative spirit

Cities & Regions

Rich in heritage, culture and scenic beauty, Middle Tennessee provides genuine Southern hospitality and delivers an unparalleled creative music experience. Rolling hills and fertile valleys dot the land around Nashville, Tennessee's capital, and the Upper Cumberland. Middle Tennessee includes the western edge of the Cumberland Plateau, the Nashville Basin and the dramatic Highland Rim landscape.

Bluegrass Underground

Bluegrass Underground is a PBS series that is taped live in The Caverns in Pelham, TN

Event Venue

Grand Ole Opry

See "the show that made country music famous. "

Museums

Frist Art Museum

The Frist Art Museum presents world-class visual art on a schedule of changing exhibitions so you always see something new.

Larger-than-life heroes and scientific advancements, Utopian societies and bloody battles are all part of the complex story of Middle Tennessee.

History

Carnton

Learn How the Civil War Redefined America

Museums

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage: Home of the People's President

Tour the home of the 11th U.S. President James K. Polk

History

President James K. Polk Home & Museum

Tour the home of the 11th U.S. President James K. Polk

Museums

Tennessee State Capitol

Finished in 1859, the historic Tennessee State Capitol is one of the oldest working capitols in the country

From award-winning hot chicken to food and wine inspired by every part of the globe, Middle Tennessee is sure to please your appetite.

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Jack Daniel Distillery

Enjoyed around the world, made in Lynchburg, Tennessee, Jack Daniels whiskey is matured in handcrafted, white oak barrels, in the nations oldest registered distillery. Personally guided tours are a part of the ambiance.

Coffee & Tea

Barista Parlor

Enjoy delectable coffee at a local Nashville favorite

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards

Our 52-acre estate was purchased by the DelMonaco family, back in 2006. Construction soon began, and the winery was completed on November 15th, 2008. We started out with only four varietals; today, we have almost 30 acres of vineyards...

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Overnight Dinner & Ghost Hunt at Americas Most Haunted Hotel

Thomas House Overnight Dinner & Ghost Hunt

Dinner & Overnight Ghost Hunt at the Thomas House Hotel

Thomas House Overnight Dinner & Ghost Hunt

Overnight Ghost Hunt at the Thomas House Hotel

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Tennessee Songwriters Qualifying Round - Granville, TN 2025

Performing Arts

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Historic Granville , Tennessee's Mayberry Town

Tennessee Songwriters Week - Qualifying Round Historic Granville 2025

Historic Granville 2025 - Tennessee Songwriters Qualifying Round

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Festival

Jan 26

Fashion for a Fraction

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Eat & Drink

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Nearest Green Distillery

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is inspired by the best whiskey-maker the world never knew, the first African-American master distiller on record in the United States, Nearest Green.

Restaurants

Miss Mary Bobo's Restaurant

A Southern Dining Experience Unlike Any Other

Restaurants

Southern Charm Tea Room

Our signature cakes and delicious selection of teas are sure to hit the spot. Order off of the lunch menu for something more than a snack.

Places to Stay

Guest Ranches & Farm Inns

The Silos at Promise Manor

Experience The Silos

Condos & Vacation Rentals

Club Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Glade

Spacious studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom resort suites sleep 2-6 with separate rooms, full kitchen, washer/dryer, whirlpool tub (select), free Wi-Fi, dining area & balcony!

Join us for a great weekend of family fun at Loretta Lynn's!

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Loretta Lynn's Ranch - Event Venue, Campground, Tourist Destination

Canoeing, tubing, camping, live music, hiking, biking

Things to Do

Arts & Entertainment

NowPlayingNashville

Find Where to Go and What to Do in Middle Tennessee.

Museums

Historic Granville , Tennessee's Mayberry Town

One hour east of Nashville on the banks of the Cumberland River your find a hidden gem called Historic Granville, Tennessee's Mayberry Town.

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour - Stoney Lonesome Bluegrass

Music Venues & Museums

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour and Dinner Show

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour: live bluegrass every Saturday night.

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We have a hunch these experiences might be right up your alley.

Annual Rooftop Party Concert Series beginning in April 2025 at Memphis Peabody Hotel in Memphis TN

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Spring & Summer Festivals in Tennessee

It's time to start planning for a spring and summer vacation.

Tennessee Inspiration

Get in Touch (Literally) With Nature at the Tennessee Aquarium

Chattanooga is filled with Tennessee experiences. Just ask lifestyle blogger, Anna Liesemeyer of In Honor of Design, who recently took her family to experience them.

Charcuterie board from Oliver Royale in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville Inspiration

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

Get a Made in Tennessee taste in Knoxville.

Knoxville Inspiration

A Made in Tennessee Journey to Knoxville

Culture, creativity, and a wealth of music options, Knoxville beckons with its laid back sophistication.

Outdoor Adventure

Have an Extreme Vacation in Tennessee

An adrenaline-pumping vacation is Made in Tennessee.

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Recent Articles

Small Town, Big Splash

Visit Rutherford County

Cookeville is Your Waterfall Oasis in Tennessee

Heritage, hospitality, and a creative spirit

Cities & Regions

Bluegrass Underground

Grand Ole Opry

Frist Art Museum

Carnton

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage: Home of the People's President

President James K. Polk Home & Museum

Tennessee State Capitol

Jack Daniel Distillery

Barista Parlor

DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards

Thomas House Overnight Dinner & Ghost Hunt

Thomas House Overnight Dinner & Ghost Hunt

Tennessee Songwriters Week - Qualifying Round Historic Granville 2025

Fashion for a Fraction

Subregions

Eat & Drink

Nearest Green Distillery

Miss Mary Bobo's Restaurant

Southern Charm Tea Room

Places to Stay

The Silos at Promise Manor

Club Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Glade

Loretta Lynn's Ranch - Event Venue, Campground, Tourist Destination

Things to Do

NowPlayingNashville

Historic Granville , Tennessee's Mayberry Town

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour and Dinner Show

Inspiration just for you

Spring & Summer Festivals in Tennessee

Get in Touch (Literally) With Nature at the Tennessee Aquarium

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

A Made in Tennessee Journey to Knoxville

Have an Extreme Vacation in Tennessee

Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau

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