The Compass: Tennessee

Whether sampling a delectable hot chicken dish in Nashville, exploring the birthplace of country music in Bristol, or taking in the history of a Civil War battlefield in Chattanooga, a visit to the "Volunteer State" will not disappoint.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  

 

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Whether sampling a delectable hot chicken dish in Nashville, exploring the birthplace of country music in Bristol, or taking in the history of a Civil War battlefield in Chattanooga, a visit to the "Volunteer State" will not disappoint. In this edition, we pay tribute to the king, discover the art behind Nashville's signature sound, and take an epic road trip to Tennessee's coolest caverns. Let's explore Tennessee.

NASHVILLE

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOHN COLETTI, PHOTOLIBRARY / GETTY IMAGES Discover the art behind Nashville's signature sound In Music City, country music and old-school letterpress design have long harmonized. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY GREG WRIGHT, ALAMY Plan the perfect weekend in Nashville This versatile city offers much more than bar-hopping and country music. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY DANITA DELIMONT, GETTY IMAGES Everything to know about Nashville Aglow in neon-trimmed honky-tonks, Nashville is synonymous with American music. READ MORE

Destination Nashville Long the center of the universe for country music, Nashville's scene also boasts amazing folk, rock, pop, hip-hop, post-punk, and pop acts. Listen to Nat Geo's playlist featuring the best of Nashville, from the classics to the rising stars. LISTEN NOW

HISTORY & CULTURE

PHOTOGRAPH BY LANDON NORDEMAN, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC A tribute to the king On the 40th anniversary of Elvis’s death, mourners from all over the world gathered at Graceland to celebrate the pop icon’s legacy. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY EDUCATION IMAGES, UNIVERSAL IMAGES GROUP/GETTY IMAGES These World’s Fair sites reveal a history of segregation In Nashville and Atlanta, these parks contain a rich—and overlooked—legacy of Black art, innovation, and culture. READ MORE

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DREAM NOW, GO LATER

PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL SNELL, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO Take an epic road trip to Tennessee’s coolest caverns Explore subterranean wonders including cave art, hidden lakes, and waterfalls on this underground adventure. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY NATURE PICTURE LIBRARY, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO See fireflies magically light up this national park Thousands of synchronous fireflies dazzle travelers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with their unique flash pattern. Here’s what you need to know. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY SEAN PAVONE, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO Discover the best of Memphis Discover live music, diverse dining, and the arts in this soulful city. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY KIP EVANS, ALAMY Everything to know about Great Smoky Mountains National Park Straddling the Tennessee-North Carolina border sits a national park of stunning biodiversity and epic hikes. READ MORE SHARE

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