Tennessee at a Glance
Known for its strong musical heritage, Tennessee
spawned the careers of many famous musicians, including Elvis Presley. Elvis
lived in Memphis in
the Graceland
Mansion, which today welcomes visitors to the mansion to pay their respects
to the King of Rock 'n Roll in the Meditation
Garden. Another well-known star is Dolly Parton, who has her own theme park
called Dollywood
in the Knoxville
area. Other attractions in the area include the Great
Smoky Mountains National Park, which is located in Gatlinburg.
Country music fans will enjoy a visit to the Grand
Ole Opry in Nashville,
where live tapings of the longest running country music station can be seen
and heard in a 4400-seat studio. Located in the south of Tennessee is Chattanooga,
which is most famous for the Chattanooga
Choo Choo. As well as a famous song about a train, the Choo Choo now refers
to a restored railroad station that serves as a hotel and leisure complex.
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