Top Tennessee Art & Culture - page 9

At Music City Brew Hop, we make it our business to know beer. We partner with breweries we truly love—places we visit on our own days off and know by name, flavor, and story. Because we know these brewers personally, you’ll get an authentic, local experience at every stop. Our Hop Walk guides aren’t just friendly; they’re educated beer enthusiasts who live right here in Nashville. On this 2.5–3 hour walking tour, covering about 1.5 miles, they’ll share brewing techniques, tasting tips, and the hidden history that makes Nashville unique. You’ll visit 4 local breweries, sip over 60 ounces of craft beer (three pints plus a curated flight), and learn about Music City’s brewing culture, Prohibition stories, and the evolving beer scene. The Hop Walk is a 21+ tour available Friday through Sunday, operating rain or shine, and requires a minimum of 4 guests to run. Whether you’re exploring with friends or just love good beer, this is the ultimate way to experience Nashville.

This tour travels over the crest of the Smokies from Tennessee into North Carolina. Along the way we'll experience one of the most scenic roads in the Southeast along with several panoramic mountain vistas. When we arrive in the Oconaluftee Valley we'll visit historic structures learning about the culture of the native Cherokee and European-descended mountaineers. While exploring this historic valley, we'll keep an eye out for elk. The largest animal in the Smokies, they were reintroduced by the park service in 2001.

Book in advance to skip long lines at Magiquest for a day of family fun and roleplaying adventures. Your admission ticket gives you access to two separate attractions: an interactive roleplaying experience and mini golf. The park is open seven days a week to fit all schedules and itineraries.

Get ready for an unforgettable night out on our VIP Bar & Club Crawl, featuring four of Downtown Nashville and Lower Broadway’s most popular bars and nightclubs. It’s your all-access pass to the city’s vibrant nightlife, shared with a lively group of partiers ready to make memories. Led by our professional Party Hosts, you’ll skip the lines, enjoy exclusive drink specials, and experience the best of Nashville’s bar scene—without the hassle of planning. Here’s how it works: you grab your ticket, meet fun new people, and let us handle the rest. We’ll take you to the top Nashville hotspots with VIP entry, included shots, and unbeatable drink deals.

This is a fun, fast, and entertaining alternative to exploring Nashville on foot. Enjoy the luxury of having a private bus for just your group, and a customizable itinerary based on your interests. Potential options include a brewery tour, a mural tour, or even a party atmosphere to celebrate a special occasion.

The Tennessee River’s Chickamauga Dam is a marvel of engineering, holding back floodwaters while producing hydroelectric power. Experience this impressive structure up close by kayaking through the dam’s lock on this remarkable guided tour. Over the course of around three hours, you’ll paddle into the lock, watch the gates close, and slowly sink down some 50 feet before paddling back out into the river.

Explore the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, and learn more about the local history and wildlife, with this guided half-day hike to several waterfalls with a private group of up to six people. With a knowledgeable local guide in the lead, you don’t have to worry about route finding and can enjoy the scenery and experience. Includes snacks and bottled water.

Explore the highlights of Nashville on this whistle-stop van tour. An ideal pick for first-time visitors; the driver saves you hours of research time and teaches you about the city’s history, music, and top landmarks, as well as its hidden gems. Top sights showcased on the route include a ride past the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, Music Row, Printer’s Alley, and the Tennessee State Capitol.

Souvenirs are already a great way to capture the fond memories of a trip, but creating your own makes the experience even more memorable. On this private smelting crafting experience, head to a local workshop to learn how to melt and pour metal, creating your own ingots and coins in the style of pirate doubloons, Star Wars imperial credits, and much more.

Explore the darker side of Nashville with Mr. E’s True Crime Tours, a riveting 2-hour walking experience that reveals the city’s most notorious crimes and unsolved mysteries. Guided by knowledgeable storytellers trained in Mr. E’s meticulous research, this tour dives into real-life cases that showcase Nashville's troubled past—no ghost tales here. Discover gripping stories behind political scandals, unsolved murders, and infamous betrayals, all backed by thorough investigation. Ideal for both true crime enthusiasts and curious newcomers, this tour promises a factual and engaging journey through Music City’s shadowy history. - 2-hour walking tour exploring Nashville’s true crime history - Learn about infamous crimes from knowledgeable guides - Experience well-researched stories without gimmicks or ghost tales - Perfect for both true crime lovers and newcomers to the genre

When night falls on Chattanooga, the city’s haunted past awakens. This is no ordinary ghost tour—it’s a hands-on paranormal investigation led by seasoned investigators. We’ll share the dark legends and eerie folklore that echo through these streets, but the true experience lies in the hunt. Armed with professional-grade equipment—EMF meters, spirit boxes, and dowsing rods—you will learn how to seek, detect, and communicate with the beyond. Every flicker, whisper, and unexplained surge may be the start of something you cannot unsee. There are no actors, no staged scares—only the chilling unknown. The spirits of Chattanooga linger in the shadows, waiting for those brave enough to listen. Will you cross the veil… or retreat when it answers back?

Get an overview of Chattanooga’s history and culture in just a few hours aboard a charming trolley that gives your feet a break between destinations and lets you cover more ground than walking. Vintage car enthusiasts will love the Coker Museum and its collection of old cars and planes.

Discover Nashville in a completely unique way: by bike taxi! This private tour is perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike, gliding you through bustling Broadway, legendary Printer’s Alley, and mural-filled side streets. Relax while a local guide uncovers the city’s music history, culture, and best-kept secrets—no planning needed, just sit back and take in the sights. Personalized routes, flexible pickup options, and an open-air view of Music City make this a must-do for anyone seeking authentic stories and vibrant energy.

Return to the site of one of the Civil War’s first major battles with this self-guided driving tour of Shiloh National Military Park! Get to know familiar figures like General Sherman before they became the seasoned veterans they are remembered as. Visit the Hornet’s Nest and Grant’s Last Line as you relive the chaos of battle with blow-by-blow narration. Discover why a single bullet fired at Shiloh may have changed the course of the entire war. Recommended: purchase only one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

See the highlights of Nashville without breaking a sweat on this small-group e-bike tour. You don’t need to plan the route or deal with maps. Instead, follow your guide from downtown Nashville to Riverfront Park, Marathon Village, Music Row, and much more. Stop for plenty of photos and to hear the history of each spot along the way. The ticket price includes a $6.99 fee for 24-hour trip insurance.

Dig into adventure at Pigeon Forge Gem Mine! Perfect for families, kids, and gemstone enthusiasts of all ages, our authentic mining experience lets you uncover sparkling treasures straight from the flume. Every bucket is filled with the chance to find beautiful gems, crystals, fossils, and more. What to Expect Choose from a variety of enriched mining buckets. Wash away the dirt at our running water flumes to reveal hidden gems. Friendly staff on hand to identify your finds. Take home every gem you discover – the treasures are yours to keep! ‍‍ Perfect for Families Little ones love the hands-on adventure, and parents enjoy watching their kids light up as they uncover dazzling stones. It’s both educational and entertaining – a great way to learn about geology while having fun. Convenient Location Located right in the heart of Pigeon Forge, our gem mine is a must-do attraction to add to your Smoky Mountain getaway.

No venue in the Smokies provides a better glimpse into the human history and diverse cultures that have inhabited this beautiful region. From the Native American villages of 10,000 years ago to the moonshine culture of the 20th century, the Heritage Center offers a little something for everyone. You can also tour authentic structures of the region which have been relocated to the Heritage Center campus for preservation and interpretation. These structures are fully furnished, just as you would have encountered them in their original locations. Included in the collection are log structures dating to circa 1800 as well as a church, a sawmill, a blacksmith shop, cantilever barns, and even a moonshine still house!

Learn all about Nashville in a fun and lighthearted way, from the point of view of Cornbread the puppet. This group tour takes you through the city, stopping at War Memorial Plaza, then heads through downtown Nashville, and finishes at Ryman Auditorium. Your guide will make the city come to life in this family-friendly tour.

Step back in time to 1864 and the Civil War’s Battle of Franklin on this guided walking tour of the Lotz House Civil War Museum. The Lotz House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, became a war zone during and a makeshift field hospital after the battle. Hear the story of the Lotz family that built this 19th-century home. Explore the displays, learn more about the Battle of Franklin and see the finest Civil War-era antiques collection in the south — all in one historic tour.

HENOSIS was the first mushroom farm serving Nashville and the Middle Tennessee area, and we are proud to share our regenerative farming practices with our tour participants - showing the process of growing mushrooms from making substrate to composting that substrate once it has served its purpose. At our farm, we have a full-circle mushroom production process that serves local Farmer's Markets and dozens of the finest restaurants in Nashville, all housed in a small and highly efficient space. We will include lots of time for questions, as well as hands-on opportunities to keep people of all learning styles and age ranges engaged and interested.

Your tour will take you from the historic Bessie Smith Cultural Center, through the heart of downtown’s arts, music, and memorial landmarks, and end at the start of the iconic Walnut Street Bridge overlooking the river. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. This is a hands free experience, put your phone in your pocket and be guided step by step through the city.

Have a blast outside as you see Knoxville and all its offerings: Charles Krutch Park, Civil War historic sites, Blount Mansion, Lawson McGhee Library, Knoxville’s Market Square, Grand Lodge of Tennessee and more. Enjoy solving fun puzzles and challenges as you experience Knoxville in a whole new way. You and your group of 1 to 6 people enjoy solving fun interactive puzzles along the way.

Just arrived in Memphis? Start your visit with a relaxed 60-minute downtown orientation. Instead of a traditional history tour, this experience is designed to help you get your bearings, see the city's most recognizable landmarks, and understand how everything connects, from Beale Street and the Mississippi River to South Main and the National Civil Rights Museum. Along the way, you'll get helpful local tips on where to eat, where the music happens, and how to easily explore the city on your own. You'll also spot the Elvis status many visitors miss and hear about the historic Arcade Restaurant, where Elvis loved his peanut butter and banana sandwich. The experience concludes at the Peabody Hotel in time to see the famous Peabody Ducks. Guests also receive access to a self-guided Beale Street experience that explores the music history and iconic spots along this legendary street. It's a great way to explore more of Beale Street later at your own pace.

Join us for an unforgettable jet boat tour to witness the majestic Douglas Dam, a key piece of American history located on the picturesque French Broad River. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or simply looking for a unique adventure, our tour offers something for everyone. Don't miss the chance to explore one of the most historic and scenic spots in Sevier County, Tennessee. This tour brings you closer than ever to this engineering marvel, allowing for breathtaking views and unparalleled photo opportunities.