Nashville Attractions

Tennessee State Museum

The interesting Tennessee State Museum is one of the largest of its kind in the nation with a huge array of permanent exhibits telling the story of Tennessee, starting out 15,000 years ago in prehistoric times and culminating in the early 20th century. Prominent historic figures are highlighted, like former US President Andrew Jackson, Daniel Boone and legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett. Exhibits include displays of furniture, silverware, weapons, uniforms, battle flags, quilts and artworks from the civil war period. The museum also features reproductions of a 19th-century gristmill, and 18th-century print shop, a frontier cabin, antebellum parlour and a Victorian painting gallery.

Address: 505 Deaderick Street; Website: www.tnmuseum.org; Telephone: (615) 741 2692; Opening time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sundays 1pm to 5pm. Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas; Admission: Free