Tennessee State Museum

The Tennessee State Museum in Nashville offers a comprehensive journey through the history of the American South, from prehistoric times to the present day. Housed in a spacious and well-organized facility, the museum’s permanent collection is divided into seven exhibitions, including First Peoples and The Civil War and Reconstruction. Visitors can explore a diverse range of artifacts and displays that bring the region’s rich heritage to life. In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum features rotating exhibitions that have showcased items such as artwork from Japanese museums, the original Emancipation Proclamation, and photographs of Memphis-born Elvis Presley.