5. Hello, Dollywood
Named after country singer Dolly Parton, Dollywood has long been Tennessee’s most popular ticketed attraction, luring more than three million visitors per year. Located in the small town of Pigeon Forge, this always busy 150-acre theme park provides family fun with its mix of folksy Smoky Mountains traditions and crafts, thrilling rides, and entertainment.
6. Tennessee’s Civil War Heritage
Tennessee, perhaps more than any other state, has been shaped by war. Not only did the «Volunteer State» provide more soldiers for the Southern cause than any other, it also contributed more troops for the North than any other Confederate state. As one of the most northerly of the Confederate states, Tennessee witnessed numerous battles during the deadly conflict, many of them commemorated by visitor centers, museums, and memorials.
