Whether you're a Civil War enthusiast, architecture lover, genealogy buff, or simply someone who…read moreappreciates preserving America's past, Elm Springs offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century Tennessee. The guides are passionate, knowledgeable, and bring the house to life with stories that make you feel like you've stepped back in time. Elm Springs was built around 1837 by James and Nathaniel Dick, wealthy cotton merchants from New Orleans, as a gift to their sister, Sarah Todd. The property later passed to Sarah's daughter, Susan Kelso Todd, who had married Abraham Looney in 1844. Looney was a Maury County attorney and Tennessee state senator. When the Civil War began, he became captain of Company H of the 1st Tennessee Infantry, better known as the Maury Grays, and later rose to lieutenant colonel. His regiment included Sam Watkins, who would later write the famous memoir Company Aytch, one of the best-known firsthand accounts written by a Confederate enlisted soldier. (Such a GOOD book!!) In November 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood's Army of Tennessee was advancing north during the Franklin-Nashville Campaign. Union forces under General John Schofield had occupied the Columbia area and established a defensive line stretching between the Mooresville and Mount Pleasant roads. As the Union army hurriedly withdrew from Columbia, buildings that might provide shelter or military advantage were burned--and some accounts state that Looney's home was deliberately selected in retaliation for his politics and military service. Local citizens pleaded for help! Confederate Brigadier General Frank C. Armstrong sent soldiers who extinguished the flames, allowing the house to survive when many others did not.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! The grounds are absolutely beautiful, the museum is…read morecaptivatingly informative and the home makes you feel like you stepped back in time! The staff went above and beyond to make our experience top notch! They don't treat you like just another ticket holder...but like family! I look forward to visiting many, many times in the future!

We had a charmed day, tour and visit. Met Bob the rooster. And co-owner too who was exceptionally…read morecordial and welcoming. The museum and grounds include significant Americana, Johny Cash, Elvis, and a painting featuring Bob Dylan. Clean. Well cared for and presented. Loved it. We arrived on a quiet fall day, out of season and couldn't promise the same experience for others. There is a gathering area to enjoy music performances in the summer months that wasn't open. There wasn't any food sold and I'm unaware if guests can bring any snacks to the events.

My husband and I were spending a few days in Memphis, and I just happened to pick up a pamphlet…read morefrom the visitor's center about TN Music Pathways. The last night there I decided to read through it, thinking to myself that we needed to make another trip through Tennessee to hit all of these cool places. Some we have already been to, but wouldn't mind going again. My husband being a HUGE Johnny Cash fan, I suggested we make a detour on our way home, just to fit Storytellers Hideaway Farm in. We were NOT disappointed. We both thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the house and the barn with all sorts of memorabilia. The highlight of the experience was the music and camaraderie with Johnny Cash's nephew, Mark Alan Cash. We could sit there and listen to him all day. We loved listening to the stories from his personal experiences with his uncle. If we ever get the chance to come back through here, we definitely will.

Cute little museum next to Cooter's, the Dukes of Hazzard museum. There was some nice memorabilia…read more It's worth a quiet stroll around.

Not worth 12.95 not much to see Employees not friendly…read more Has some good keepsakes Not worth driving to see

I loved the train set. So impressive. I also loved learning more about an Olympic Athlete. Well…read moreworth the stop.

The most iconic building in Clarksville, TN, has over 125 years of documented history. The…read morewell-designed architecture even withstood an F3 tornado in January 1999. It transformed from a Federal Post Office to the Department of Electricity, and now a beautiful museum to showcase Clarksville's rich culture and history for all ages to enjoy. We enjoyed a group of self-guided and museum-guided tours that included story time, a craft activity, a scavenger hunt, and a plethora of hands-on educational fun. The kids enjoyed the interactive model trains exhibit, Explorer's Landing, and Art Studio. Check out their website membership, group rates, special events, and ways to donate to this beautiful museum. It's truly worth a visit. Highly Recommend!!!

Fort Defiance (formerly also known as Fort Sevier & Fort Bruce)…read more We loved the little walking path that was here. It shows some of the original earthworks. Museum was very informative. Clarksville, TN in the 1860's was a vital communication/transportation center for the Confederacy. It was a major producer of tobacco and agricultural goods but became an important source of iron (its local foundries producing cannon, artillery shells and musket balls for the Confederate army early in the war). Clarksville's location at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers made it a strategic point. The Confederates in preparing for the city's defense constructed Fort Sevier on a hill that commands the two rivers. On February 19, 1862, Union gunboats came up the river from Fort Donelson and reported the fort displayed a white flag and was left deserted. The Union took over the fort and enlarged it so that it would control traffic on the Hopkinsville (Kentucky) Pike. After the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863, Clarksville became a Federal recruitment center for the induction of free blacks and former slaves into the Union service.

We stopped by since we were killing some time in town for a wedding later in the day. The small…read moremuseum was pretty interesting as was the video. If so inclined they have a long walking path down to the river ( beware the path back is uphill). The fort itself is not much to see given it is just earthen walls. Nice views to downtown c-ville. Ok especially if you are a civil war history buff but for all others... meh.

Cool place to tool around . See the water and cannons . Port o Johns ... lots of parking .. some…read moredead ends on the road . Trails to walk

Johnsonville State Historic Park is situated in Humphreys County, and has over 1000 acres. It has a…read moremuseum, hiking, fishing, picnic tables and grills, and a boat launch. During the Civil War, when the Union and Confederate soldiers were working hard to ruin each others' supply lines, this actually became the site of a Union supply depot. This site was established as a state park in 1971, and is very cool. It's a tribute to the Civil War significance, and there are cannon and cabin replicas. The hiking trails snake around Kentucky Lake, and there is also a Civil War graveyard on site. This is such an amazing, well worth road trip from Nashville.

I have visited here twice on field trips with my students. I love this museum! There's so much to…read morelearn and if you're into science like me, this is definitely your place. There are self-guided tours, guided tours for groups and hands-on classroom experiences. You can meet an actual NASA scientist, learn about our solar system in the planetarium, and enjoy the various rides that are included with admission. There are other fun things to do but I believe those events/rides cost extra. You can even enjoy lunch under the trees or in the food court area inside. Pro Tip: Plan to visit at least two days to take it all in! It's definitely an out of this world experience!

There is a lot to do. We spent almost four hours here on a Monday. Our eleven year old loved it…read more I went a ton as kid and have not been interested in going back, but it had much more to offer than when I was a girl.

Highly recommend taking your spouse or family here…read more The amount of history and things to read and look at. Would highly recommend.

We added the B Studio tour to our Museum Pass. I'm glad we did that since that was my favorite…read morepart of the experience. The B Studio tour starts with a short bus ride over. The tour has music, fun stories about Dolly and Elvis, and talks about the history of the Nashville sound and all the artists that have recorded in the studio. The museum itself is a tribute to individual artists with many outfits, instruments, records, and pictures on display. Dolly has her own small section to herself. Some areas have rotating exhibits where they focus on one artist. Your enjoyment may vary based on how you feel about the highlighted artist. I remember coming here in early 2018 and they had a Shania Twain exhibit which was fantastic. I believe this section was replaced by Clint Black (available until August 2027). There is also currently a large Kenny Chesney section available until June 2027. After the exhibits, there is a rotunda filled with plaques for each member in the hall of fame. Likeness to the artist will vary (some were pretty good, some weren't close in my opinion). There's also a large gift shop selling all sorts of apparel and other souvenirs. If you're a country music lover, I think this is a must visit. Otherwise, I think most people will get enough value from the studio tour, standard exhibits, and rotating exhibits to be happy with their experience. Side note: If you're a family, it's worth looking into an annual pass since kids gain entry for free.

A real nice place to start a visit to Savannah. Vicki is a gem. Her knowledge is spot on…read more A tour is so insightful of the past and Savannah has been around for a real long time. Plenty of Indian information and river knowledge. You won't regret the time spent here

My wife and I are vacationing at the Pickwick Landing State Park, TN and decided to visit the…read moremuseum. It's small, and we didn't have high expectations, but we were pleasantly surprised. It covers the gamut of the river's lifetime, all the way back to pre-historic times when the Mississippi River Valley was an ocean. There are a variety of fossils and brief but well-written and informative placards describing everything. Not too wordy, but just enough to get the point across. The next room shows the development of the native (pre-western) cultures and it's really quite fascinating. Then comes the white man and the genocide (they don't say it quite that way). It even gives fair time to the Trail of Tears, including the fact that the Supreme Court ruled against President Jackson and he just ignored them. Then on to the civil war and the post war economic boom. One thing Wanda and I were surprised by is that this area of the Tennessee River is uniquely rich in fresh water mussels and became the main source of fresh water pearls and "pearl" buttons in the US. They would cut round pieces right out of the shells, polish them and turn them into buttons. It was really cool. It doesn't take too long to tour and is well worth the stop. The staff is friendly and the surrounding Savannah historic district makes for a nice walk afterwards with several nice little restaurants.

We absolutely love every adventure we have here! The perfect place for hours of fun with any age…read more Big enough to let your kids explore but not so big that you feel like they could go missing at any moment. Everything about this place is kid friendly from the food court to the bathrooms. I've included some photos of the convenient family room which is the perfect place to nurse baby while keeping siblings close by. It has multiple lighting options, a comfy chair, and a well stocked clean changing table. Although I forgot to check I am fairly positive there would be an outlet in there if you want to pump. You could really spend all day here with all the amenities and child friendly atmosphere!

We spent an hour and a half going through the exhibit in the unique museum. We saw live snakes,…read moreturtles, fish, axolotyl, alligators and more. Learned some stuff too. Very nice place with well kept exhibit. Only two adults were on this trip and we enjoyed this.