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This year marks the late Colonel Tom Parker's centennial. To honor the revolutionary music business figure, who served as Elvis Presley's longtime manager, the Country Music Hall of Fame(R)
Take a little journey through entertainment history with a self-guided daytime tour of the Ryman. Sit awhile in the original pews and take in a short film that features the people and events that shap
Take a guided tour of the State Capitol. The Capitol stands as a great testament to the magnificence of the people of Tennessee. William Strickland designed the structure and considered it his crownin
From child star on the Ozark Jubilee, to rockabilly teen queen, to pop entertainer, and finally returning to her country music roots, Brenda Lee's career has seen multiple reinventions. This exhi
Take a little journey through entertainment history with a guided tour of the "Mother Church." Go "behind the scenes" and stand on the stage where hundreds of the most famous names
William Edmondson (1874-1951), the son of freed slaves, was born in rural Davidson County and moved to Nashville by 1890. Edmondson carved for 17 years. He said, "I am just doing the Lord's
You won't want to miss the Professor, Library Pete, and Mary Mary as they sing, juggle and read lots of wonderful books for your family.
In the 'Amazing Bone Builder' exhibit, educational videos show how bones use nutrients and calcium to form new bones.
The sculptures of U-Ram Choe, a Korean artist, are kinetic and driven by motors to contract and expand suggesting the autonomic motions of primitive life forms. The wrought iron sculptures are fascina
'Femur Frenzy' is a computer game of smarts and brute strength. Visitors can test themselves on making healthy choices on what to eat and what activities to do to stay in shape.
Adjacent to Tiny Town, Tot Space is an area dedicated to infants and crawlers. Tot Space has a woodland theme and provides a soft backdrop for them to explore and play. The environment is specifically
Enjoy a fun walk through the wetlands.
'Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece' examines how a hero was defined between the first and sixth centuries BCE. The exhibit features approximately 100 objects that are on loan from
Children have the opportunity to discover and play with one of the Earth's most abundant resources; water. An interactive system of pulleys, pumps, wheels and pipes demonstrate how we manipulate
All aboard at the Discovery Depot! Children can dress up like a railroad engineer, buy a ticket to board the train, and explore the depot.
Children can interact with the snakes, turtles and fish in the live stream table. If they prefer dry land, they can dig in the fossil pit and explore the Cherokee Nation.
Explore the world of shadow and light as children have the opportunity to freeze their shadows on a phosphorescent wall.
George Rickey is one America's greatest pioneers of kinetic art. Up until his death in the 2002, he carefully created sculptures that created a smooth interaction between industrial materials and
In 'Newton's Loft' children will learn about physics, simple machines and magnets. Completing the exhibit children can slide down the 2 and a half story 'Super Slide.'
Shoppers can choose from a variety of healthy grains, fruits and vegetables. Children will learn the importance of shopping locally and making smart choices at the supermarket.
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