This city is located just southeast of Nashville and is a great starting point for travelers interest in learning more about the Civil War's history and soaking up some laid-back small-town charm. Visit the Stones River National Battlefield and the Oaklands Historic House Museum to learn more about the area's contribution to the Civil War.
A) Los Angeles
B) Murfreesboro
C) Lakeland
Murfreesboro (Tennessee)
This mountain resort town is best known for being the location of Dollywood is a great destination to visit because it's welcoming and has activities for all ages.
A) Hendersonville
B) Pigeon Forge
C) Gallatin
Pigeon Forge (Tennessee)
This area is the nightlife center of Memphis and is home to bars, restaurants, history, and entertainment during the day. You can walk the street, grab some food, see the big guitars, or get an old-fashioned soda at a Schwab.
A) The Andes
B) Kirkwood
C) Beale Street
Beale Street (Memphis, Tennesee)
This is probably the most famous spot for BBQ in the city. With over 70 years of tradition, this spot has been located in a basement in the alley across from the famous Peabody Hotel.
A) Charlie's Rendezvous
B) Sizzler
C) Alley Oops
Charlie's Rendezvous (Memphis, Tennessee)
The state that borders Tennessee to the north is _____________.
A) Louisiana
B) Kentucky
C) Indiana
Kentucky
The U.S. Congress designated this city as the birthplace of country music in 1998 and today, visitors can learn everything there is to know about the genre at the top-notch BCM - Birthplace of Country Music Museum - which features engaging and educational interactive exhibits for people of all ages.
A) Dowagiac
B) Bristol
C) Minneapolis
Bristol (Tennessee)
This National Park is the best way to take advantage of nature. Here you can engage in a number of activities against breathtaking backdrops. By taking the picturesque Loop Road touring by bicycle or going on foot, you can spot a lot of animals in Cades Cove.
A) Cherokee National Forest
B) Fall Creek Falls State Park
C) Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee)
This is one of the quirkier things to do in Memphis, yet, is part of the city's history. These ducks spend their day in the fountain in the lobby of the hotel; but, what makes it such an event is the parade they do from their posh duck palace on the hotel roof, down to the lobby in the morning and back up in the evening.
A) Peabody Chickens
B) Peabody Ducks
C) Peabody Lizards
Peabody Ducks (Memphis, Tennessee)
This restaurant is located outside of the Downtown Memphis area but it's well-worth driving to. They are supposedly the creators of BBQ Spaghetti. They have also been voted the best ribs in America by the Food Network and you can get a dish there that allows you to try a little bit of everything.
A) The Pig on Beale
B) Schwartz
C) The Bar-B-Q Shop
The Bar-B-Q Shop (Memphis, Tennessee)
The nickname for the state of Tennessee is __________________________.
A) The Lone Star State
B) The Hoosier State
C) The Volunteer State
The Volunteer State
One of Tennessee's best kept secrets, this city offers the ideal fusion of outdoor activities, culture, music, shopping, and outstanding cuisine. Start your vacation by learning about the city's past on one of two walking tours - the Historic Downtown tour or the Cradle of Country Music tour.
A) Knoxville
B) Nashville
C) Gatlinburg
Knoxville (Tennessee)
This city is renowned for being the home of country music and offers a fantastic selection of artistic and musical attractions. Some of the best music in the state may be heard at the Bridgestone area, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the TPAC (The Tennessee Performing Arts Center).
A) Smyrna
B) Athens
C) Nashville
Nashville (Tennessee)
This museum focuses on the Civil Rights Movement from the 17th century to the present. The museum is a sobering experience that you need to plan at least a half day for. It features many well-laid out exhibits, which show the progression of African American rights in the country and spotlight many of the essential moments in the cause.
A) National Civil Rights Museum
B) Smithsonian Museum
C) The Shedd Aquarium
National Civil Rights Museum (Memphis, Tennessee)
This restaurant is known for it's world-famous fried chicken. Like many of the BBQ spots mentioned in Memphis, this restaurant's world-famous fried chicken is often voted one of the best fried chicken spots in the United States. It's based in Memphis but it's now expanded to over 30 locations in 14 states.
A) Tyler's World-Famous Fried Chicken
B) Gus's World-Famous Fried Chicken
C) Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (Memphis, Tennessee)
Tennessee is in a region of the United States called the _______________.
A) Southeast
B) West
C) Midwest
Southeast
This city is located 17 miles south of Nashville and is home to some of the most charming historical main streets in the nation as well as several stately and historic residences, fantastic music, and a flourishing art scene. Art enthusiasts can participate in the First Friday Art Crawl, which offers free trolley services to see some of the best galleries and active art studios in the area.
A) Smoky Mountains
B) Pigeon Forge
C) Franklin
Franklin (Tennessee)
Located near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park gate, this city is one of America's most well-liked Mountain Resort. Communities walk the length of the town's downtown parkway which is lined with intriguing sites to get a sense of where you are.
A) Gatlinburg
B) Oak Ridge
C)
Gatlinburg (Tennessee)
This area was Elvis Presley's former home in Memphis. This sprawling property allows guests to tour his home and to see how it was decorated while he lived there. It's a blast to see and you are given an audio tour on an iPad that tells you about each of the rooms you're looking at.
A) Graceland
B) Jonesborough
C) Maryville
Graceland (Memphis, Tennessee)
This is the oldest cafe in Memphis and a must-stop for breakfast or lunch. The restaurant has been in Memphis for over a hundred years and it's claim to fame is that it was frequented by Elvis who had his own booth that you can still sit in today.
A) The Arcade Restaurant
B) Sam's Main Street Eatery
C) Willie Moore's Restaurant
The Arcade Restaurant (Memphis, Tennessee)
The state bird of Tennessee is the _________________.
A) Crane
B) Mockingbird
C) Heron
Mockingbird
Here you can visit places like Sun Studios Graceland and the Rock 'n' Roll Soul Museum where the spirit of Elvis the King still lives to learn more about this city's illustrious musical past. If you appreciate history, you can get a feel for the time period by visiting the Davies Manor Plantation, the Victorian Village, and the Cotton Museum.
A) Memphis
B) Chattanooga
C) Gatlinburg
Memphis (Tennesee)
There are a ton of fun and unique attractions in this city for the whole family such as the massive Lookout Mountain Cave and the spectacular Ruby Falls, which is the largest underground cascade in the United States.
A) Maryville
B) Millington
C) Chattanooga
Chattanooga (Tennesee)
This is one of the two world-renowned music studios in Memphis. This small-town studio was the first to record Elvis and was where both he and Johnny Cash recorded many of their hits.
A) Paramount Recording Studio
B) TwoCat Studios
C) Sun Studios
Sun Studios (Memphis, Tennessee)
This place is mainly for sweets and is a Memphis institution that people go out of their way to visit while in the city. The place has been in it's location since 1967 and the donuts are truly to die for.
A) Howard's Donuts
B) Midtown Donuts
C) Gibson's Donuts
Gibson's Donuts (Memphis, Tennessee)
The largest city in the state of Tennessee is _____________________.
A) Memphis
B) Knoxville
C) Nashville
Memphis