We were killing time in Mufeesboro as we needed to be out of motel in Nashville and had grand ole…read moreopry tickets at 7 pm. Spouse suggests this awful place. It is basically a huge rock collection, minerals, some fossils, taxidermy animals and dinosaur bones. It is in a weird warehouse building. I hate reading stuff in displays and this place was super boring and lame. Cost was $12 admission each.

This was a great museum! I had no idea there was a natural history museum in middle Tennessee and…read morewas super excited to come here. They have very little space but they use the heck out of it! The exhibits are fun, and we'll cultivated. The VR app experience can not be missed- we downloaded it at the end of the tour and had to run back through the museum and see everything again. The grand finale is also really cool. The gift shop is also perfectly curated to engage the customer as well. The only drawback was the signage. The walls are filled with every Scholastic school fair science poster you could think of, and it's information overload, and quite messy and unprofessional looking. Also, the actual artifacts are notated with basic paper instead of card stock, and is curling up from wear and tear. I'd imagine they are working on a shoestring budget and priorities are elsewhere, but really that's the only thing that knocks off a star.

aMuse'um is a sweet, fun space for young children to engage in imaginative play…read more The space isn't very large, but offered a nice variety of play options. The play area was clean and in decent shape. Everything was working. We don't live close enough to need a membership, but they seem reasonably priced. Admission was $12 per child, no fee for adults. I thought this was fair for what was offered. You do need to book a play slot ahead of time. The first slot of the day is 10-12:30. A chicken coop, fast food restaurant, ice cream shop, bank, grocery store, house, nursery, veterinary clinic, and fishing area with a climbing structure were the main play areas. They also had dress up, a large mouth for pretend brushing, a little car, a lite brite, and some wall activities. My daughters are two years old and six years old. Both had a great time and found plenty to entertain them. Kids will definitely love this spot. The location on the square is perfect for lunch or shopping afterwards.

It has a little bit of everything but lacking a lot.. But…read morefirst up, the staff was very kind. It's tiny but cute. There's a cooking/restaurant, pediatrics, "bank" but really nothing but the fun air shoots in there, a vet, a giant mouth to brush teeth, a chicken coop, a store. Enough to keep some children entertained for the two hours! But. It's lacking a lot. So if your kid is over 4 they will question (for example) why there's no scoop to scoop the ice cream and why the ice cream doesn't fit in the bowls provided. My 7 year old kept saying it was "so random" as she went to various stations that were missing obvious items. I'm not sure if they wore out and they haven't replaced them or if it was lacking to begin with. But my 4 year old ignored the missing items and mostly spent her time with the babies. Also.... The toys could definitely use a good wipe down.

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.

As a lifelong area resident, I'm shocked I waited so long to visit Cheekwood! The incredible home…read moreand gardens are a great way to spend a day. From the beginning, the experience was wonderful. After leaving our car and scanning our tickets, there were multiple employees to direct us and answer any questions. We began by exploring the gardens. My personal favorite was the sculpture walk, with several different sculptures hidden around every corner. We then took a self-guided tour of the historic mansion. The mansion is decorated with items from the Cheek family collection, as well as donated items and rotating art exhibits. I particularly loved the wood paneled library and the small morning/dining room. Definitely the place to come if you want some design inspo! Be prepared to walk when you visit. We arrived around 10:30 on a weekend, and were directed to park in the overflow parking. The overflow lot requires a walk on gravel/rock with a slight incline. Although the site is huge, there are plenty of benches and three different restrooms. There are limited food options, but we were able to bring sandwiches and enjoy lunch in the water garden. When visiting, don't miss the iconic Wisteria Arbor or the stables!

Checkwood has stunning views and many photo-worthy spots. Went on a breezy Sunday where the sun was…read morebright and the winds a little high. I only attended the garden due to time since I had to be back on the road for home. I was able to walk 3/4 of the garden within 2 hours so I say there is much to see and admire. I was able to take photos with ease and I enjoyed that I wasn't the only one carrying a camera. 1 thing I didn't like is that the paid parking is on a steep hill and basically dirt. It was only $7 ($5 + $2 fee) but i would've hoped for something a bit better. So carry your good shoes in your hand.

This place has cool stuff inside ! We stopped in on Black Friday ......... this whole street has…read moredifferent stuff . Lots of antiques, tools , car parts .. a lot of junk too . Yesterday was blistering cold out . Better when the weathers nice to stop In all these places

My wife and I come to Tennessee every Thanksgiving for the last few years(from DFW) and have been…read morewanting to come and do some shopping, but found that they have tours so we decided to try a tour. She as a kid had visited a town in Pennsylvania and absolutely loved her experience. So we decided to experience the different faction since we're here in Tennessee. It was a great experience. The tour was extremely informative. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable about their way of life. The Amish are friendly as well. When you pass them in the roads they'll smile and wave at you. At first I wasn't sure if that was ok. But, when I saw them do it I was like oh ok, I guess it's ok. We bought some jams, peanut brittle (it's like crack, seriously!), wife bought a basket which you can tell the craftsmanship that went into it. She didn't buy it from IKEA or Home Goods. It's really good quality and for a really reasonable price too. We also bought some chocolate chip cookies(my favorite cookie, and they're so good!), some sweet pickles, pot holders, and can't remember what else. Spent a bit of money. But, money well spent. The prices for everything is very reasonable. Not at all expensive from the families while you're on the tour. Everything is hand/home made. And so far from everything we've tried have been extremely pleased with our purchases. Remember to bring cash! No CC/debit machines on the tour.

If you're into history and into old homes- this is a must! Such an incredible place with so much…read morehistory. We had a self guided tour however James was so epic and told us so many incredible facts, filled with knowledge and very friendly! We then walked around the mansion and explored/ read a lot about the home and its occupants. It took us about 2 hours. There was more to explore and we were on a time crunch but couldn't stayed longer. Such a great place for an incredible ticket price. Happy to comeback here soon. Thank you to the staff who were all friendly (:

We saw the Tempest here at the outdoor theater. It's honestly a hidden gem. Tucker away from the…read moreheart of the downtown Mufreesboro off the beaten path. It has mature trees, hidden theatre, beautiful flowers, and a picture book surroundings.

Wow, the Nashville Parthenon is breathtaking. After paying the $15 admission fee. We immediately…read moreheaded to the Naos to see Athena. After admiring her beautiful statue, we walked through the galleries and treasury. I've been wanting to visit Nashville's Parthenon for years and it was everything I hoped it would be. Check out the website before visiting. It seems to be kept updated with closures, hours, and local events. Plus it contains a wealth of information regarding the exhibits with visitor guides and audio tours.

I enjoyed the history surrounding the Parthenon, and enjoyed reading all the information…read more Tickets were $15 per person. I felt like paying for the experience, there should have been more. I expected a lot more exhibits, there were a lot of empty spaces and although I thought the student artwork was fabulous there wasn't much else to look at beyond the Athena statue, it was beautiful. I think my favorite part of the visit was the massive doors in the room with Athena were closed and locked with a school locker sized masterlock, it was hilarious to me.

If you are looking for something to do for an hour, this is totally worth it. This story behind the…read morewoman who owned this mansion was really neat to hear. They have a very unique staircase that is also worth checking out.

Belmont Mansion is one of the many historical sites located throughout Nashville. I would add this…read moretour after a visit to 12 South for lunch. They offer a guided tour but the introduction given by a guide is a good overview for half the cost. The docents we spoke with were all available to answer questions as we walked through the rooms. You need about 1 /2 hours to enjoy the mansion gift shop and the grounds. The college buildings and gardens surrounding the mansion are beautiful and a nice respite from downtown Nashville.

The Discovery Center has a lot to offer for kids. They have a two story building with indoor…read moreexhibits and an outdoor area with walking paths. There is plenty of free parking right in front of the building in a paved lot. The entrance has a traffic light which made getting in and out easy. The admission price was comparable to an indoor playground. I thought this was reasonable since they have more to offer than the average indoor playground. Memberships would be the way to go for people who live nearby. The main area of the first floor has a water play area, a pretend fire truck, an arts and craft room, a pretend boat, and a room of imaginative play. The imaginative play room had exhibits including a grocery store and puppet area. The second floor had a train room, an old car, a play mechanic area, and a rotating exhibit section. We spent most of our time inside since it was cold the day we visited. We saw the fox enclosure and walking paths. We plan to return on a warmer day to explore this more. The Discovery Center has plenty to offer for hours of fun.

Nice, interesting facility but curiously rude and dismissive front desk worker today 5/9/26read more

Blown away by this museum. Kept both me and the kids entertained!! Love how interactive everything…read moreis & it is truly for all ages. The planetarium is definitely worth it ! I thought it would be a lil too much for the littles but they were SAT. They are constantly upgrading their exhibits so there's always a reason to come back and see more ! Parking was a breeze.

This place has lots of interesting kids interactive activities like playing with sound and musical…read moreinstruments, arts and crafts, Jurassic world, and planetarium. Second floor has the run around course. On the third floor there's a lot of science related things like human body, an open theater and cafeteria. A lot of the play areas are Blippi themed that a lot of the kids love. All the staff members we interacted with were friendly and helpful. The whole space was relatively clean and most the were functional. My family and I had an amazing experience!