We were killing time in Mufeesboro as we needed to be out of motel in Nashville and had grand ole…read moreopry tickets at 7 pm. Spouse suggests this awful place. It is basically a huge rock collection, minerals, some fossils, taxidermy animals and dinosaur bones. It is in a weird warehouse building. I hate reading stuff in displays and this place was super boring and lame. Cost was $12 admission each.

This was a great museum! I had no idea there was a natural history museum in middle Tennessee and…read morewas super excited to come here. They have very little space but they use the heck out of it! The exhibits are fun, and we'll cultivated. The VR app experience can not be missed- we downloaded it at the end of the tour and had to run back through the museum and see everything again. The grand finale is also really cool. The gift shop is also perfectly curated to engage the customer as well. The only drawback was the signage. The walls are filled with every Scholastic school fair science poster you could think of, and it's information overload, and quite messy and unprofessional looking. Also, the actual artifacts are notated with basic paper instead of card stock, and is curling up from wear and tear. I'd imagine they are working on a shoestring budget and priorities are elsewhere, but really that's the only thing that knocks off a star.

aMuse'um is a sweet, fun space for young children to engage in imaginative play…read more The space isn't very large, but offered a nice variety of play options. The play area was clean and in decent shape. Everything was working. We don't live close enough to need a membership, but they seem reasonably priced. Admission was $12 per child, no fee for adults. I thought this was fair for what was offered. You do need to book a play slot ahead of time. The first slot of the day is 10-12:30. A chicken coop, fast food restaurant, ice cream shop, bank, grocery store, house, nursery, veterinary clinic, and fishing area with a climbing structure were the main play areas. They also had dress up, a large mouth for pretend brushing, a little car, a lite brite, and some wall activities. My daughters are two years old and six years old. Both had a great time and found plenty to entertain them. Kids will definitely love this spot. The location on the square is perfect for lunch or shopping afterwards.

We booked my son's 5th birthday party & it was perfect! The kids had a blast & it was very cost…read moreefficient!! It was much cheaper than having a party at home or any other venue and we had the entire place to ourselves!! The staff were friendly & helpful. Highly recommend for parties and/or every day play :)

We had a charmed day, tour and visit. Met Bob the rooster. And co-owner too who was exceptionally…read morecordial and welcoming. The museum and grounds include significant Americana, Johny Cash, Elvis, and a painting featuring Bob Dylan. Clean. Well cared for and presented. Loved it. We arrived on a quiet fall day, out of season and couldn't promise the same experience for others. There is a gathering area to enjoy music performances in the summer months that wasn't open. There wasn't any food sold and I'm unaware if guests can bring any snacks to the events.

My husband and I were spending a few days in Memphis, and I just happened to pick up a pamphlet…read morefrom the visitor's center about TN Music Pathways. The last night there I decided to read through it, thinking to myself that we needed to make another trip through Tennessee to hit all of these cool places. Some we have already been to, but wouldn't mind going again. My husband being a HUGE Johnny Cash fan, I suggested we make a detour on our way home, just to fit Storytellers Hideaway Farm in. We were NOT disappointed. We both thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the house and the barn with all sorts of memorabilia. The highlight of the experience was the music and camaraderie with Johnny Cash's nephew, Mark Alan Cash. We could sit there and listen to him all day. We loved listening to the stories from his personal experiences with his uncle. If we ever get the chance to come back through here, we definitely will.

We visited Cheekwood gardens for their annual Black arts event. It was very well organized despite…read morethe construction. The grounds were well kept and the mansion was a great place to wonder as well as cool off. We stopped by the cafe and the staff were very kind. They didn't have many bakery options but considering the location that was to be expected. Cheekwood is a nice place to spend the time enjoying the outdoors without taking a hike. There is plenty of seating spread throughout as well for rest breaks

Stunningly beautiful and serene relaxation for adults and fun to explore for kids. The little…read moretrains near the entrance were a hit with our 9 month old but the bigger kids were skipping around following the various train loops and looked to be having a blast. If you arrive early on a warm day, start with the loop and aim to get to the Perenn cafe to cool down and have an amazing lunch. The btl was amazing but the grilled sandwich with the added prosciutto was epic. Enjoyed the Japanese garden section the most. Also very shaded for later in the day. The mansion as of August (2026) has an incredible collection of paintings on loan from the Nashville Parthenon that's not to be missed. Then take stroll around the South side of the mansion under the wisteria and past the fountain and waterfall.

This place has cool stuff inside ! We stopped in on Black Friday ......... this whole street has…read moredifferent stuff . Lots of antiques, tools , car parts .. a lot of junk too . Yesterday was blistering cold out . Better when the weathers nice to stop In all these places

My wife and I come to Tennessee every Thanksgiving for the last few years(from DFW) and have been…read morewanting to come and do some shopping, but found that they have tours so we decided to try a tour. She as a kid had visited a town in Pennsylvania and absolutely loved her experience. So we decided to experience the different faction since we're here in Tennessee. It was a great experience. The tour was extremely informative. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable about their way of life. The Amish are friendly as well. When you pass them in the roads they'll smile and wave at you. At first I wasn't sure if that was ok. But, when I saw them do it I was like oh ok, I guess it's ok. We bought some jams, peanut brittle (it's like crack, seriously!), wife bought a basket which you can tell the craftsmanship that went into it. She didn't buy it from IKEA or Home Goods. It's really good quality and for a really reasonable price too. We also bought some chocolate chip cookies(my favorite cookie, and they're so good!), some sweet pickles, pot holders, and can't remember what else. Spent a bit of money. But, money well spent. The prices for everything is very reasonable. Not at all expensive from the families while you're on the tour. Everything is hand/home made. And so far from everything we've tried have been extremely pleased with our purchases. Remember to bring cash! No CC/debit machines on the tour.

We had originally planned on going to Rippa Villa after visiting Bell Buckle but since there were…read moreno tickets available online we decided to go to Oakland Mansion. A good decision. With a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff we couldn't have had a better experience. This is a beautiful and stunningly gorgeous mansion that was owned and maintained for years by the Maney family. Although during the week days it's a self guided tour there were plenty of signs/markers in each room that explained much. Plus there was a docent who around who answered all questions and in fact offered my wife to see a video of the upstairs. Unfortunately my wife's arthritis had made it a bit difficult to climb up the stairs to see the beautiful bedrooms. We truly enjoyed our visit and my wife even purchased a pie bird in the gift shop as a memento.

We saw the Tempest here at the outdoor theater. It's honestly a hidden gem. Tucker away from the…read moreheart of the downtown Mufreesboro off the beaten path. It has mature trees, hidden theatre, beautiful flowers, and a picture book surroundings.

We visited The Parthenon in Nashville over Labor Day weekend while we were in town with some…read morefriends for a football game. We wanted to do some sightseeing while we were there, and this was definitely one of the coolest landmarks we checked out during the trip. The size of this place is what really stands out when you first see it. It is an exact size replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and seeing it sitting right in Centennial Park was pretty impressive. We spent some time walking around, taking pictures, and checking out the architecture. It is one of those places that is even more impressive in person than it is in pictures. We also enjoyed learning about the history behind it and how Nashville originally built it for the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition. The fact that it was supposed to be temporary but eventually became a permanent Nashville landmark makes it even more interesting. The inside is also home to the massive Athena statue and several art exhibits. It was a great change of pace from the football game and everything else we had planned for the weekend. Getting out with my friends and seeing some of the history and landmarks around Nashville made the trip that much more memorable. Definitely glad we made the stop at The Parthenon. It is a beautiful and unique Nashville landmark, and I would recommend checking it out if you are visiting the city. The Parthenon

This place is weird…read more You pay $15 to walk inside a full-size replica of the Parthenon, where the main attraction is an enormous white statue of Athena covered in gold leaf. And then... well, that's pretty much it. Athena herself is certainly impressive, although to my completely untrained eye she looked less like a Greek goddess and more like a giant Buddhist statue that had wandered into the wrong religion. I honestly wasn't sure what I was supposed to do. Bow? Pray? Light some incense? Take a selfie? I settled on staring at her for a few minutes and wondering where my $15 went. There was a little room showing how the sculptor made Athena, but I kept thinking there must be something more. Another exhibit. A secret passage. Something. Nope. Big Athena. Gold leaf. Thank you for coming. And perhaps my biggest question: Why is there a full-size replica of the Parthenon in Nashville in the first place? I'm sure there's a perfectly reasonable historical explanation, but I almost prefer not knowing. Nashville is the Athens of the South?! Seriously, what were they thinking?!! Worth seeing? Maybe once, just because it's so bizarre. Worth $15? That's between you and Athena. Nashville has hot chicken, country music, honky-tonks... and, for reasons I still don't fully understand, the Parthenon. It's weird.

We visited Belmont Mansion over Labor Day weekend while I was in Nashville with some of my friends…read morefor a football game. We had a great weekend planned around the game, but we also wanted to get out and see some of Nashville beyond the usual downtown spots. Belmont Mansion ended up being one of my favorite historical stops of the trip. The mansion itself is absolutely beautiful. It was built in the 1850s as the summer home of Joseph and Adelicia Acklen and was one of the largest homes in Nashville before the Civil War. The Italian villa style architecture and the details throughout the property really make it stand out. It is hard to believe you are standing in the middle of modern Nashville when you are looking at a house with this much history. I also really enjoyed learning about the history of the people who lived and worked there and how the property changed over the years. The mansion eventually became part of the educational history that led to what is now Belmont University. Seeing the restored rooms and learning about life during that time period made the visit much more interesting than simply walking around an old building. It was a great change of pace from the football weekend and gave us a chance to slow down and appreciate some of Nashville's history. Going around with my friends and checking out these different landmarks was one of the things that made the trip so memorable. Definitely a five star stop for me. Belmont Mansion is beautiful, full of history, and a really interesting place to visit if you are in Nashville. I am glad we made the time to check it out while we were there.

This was absolutely the highlight from our Nashville trip. Beautifully preserved and/or restored…read morehistorical site. Our tour guide was the best! His name escapes my mind, but he was an older gentleman(I believe a retired teacher) and was so knowledgeable and engaging. Never felt rushed. So much to see and learn. We toured another mansion on our trip but this Belmont tour was far superior!!! A MUST SEE if you love history and interesting stories from the past. They also have a really cute gift shop to visit as well.

The Discovery Center has a lot to offer for kids. They have a two story building with indoor…read moreexhibits and an outdoor area with walking paths. There is plenty of free parking right in front of the building in a paved lot. The entrance has a traffic light which made getting in and out easy. The admission price was comparable to an indoor playground. I thought this was reasonable since they have more to offer than the average indoor playground. Memberships would be the way to go for people who live nearby. The main area of the first floor has a water play area, a pretend fire truck, an arts and craft room, a pretend boat, and a room of imaginative play. The imaginative play room had exhibits including a grocery store and puppet area. The second floor had a train room, an old car, a play mechanic area, and a rotating exhibit section. We spent most of our time inside since it was cold the day we visited. We saw the fox enclosure and walking paths. We plan to return on a warmer day to explore this more. The Discovery Center has plenty to offer for hours of fun.

We have a membership here and frequently visit. If you have more than one child and plan on…read morevisiting more than a couple times a year then I would definitely check out their membership options. For us, the membership pays for itself in a couple of visits. I love that the upstairs exhibits change frequently. The art room always has a great theme with great crafts and activities. There are areas for larger kids, 2-6, and even under 2. No matter what age your kids are, you will find something. There are wetlands to explore outside and a small outdoor play area.

Blown away by this museum. Kept both me and the kids entertained!! Love how interactive everything…read moreis & it is truly for all ages. The planetarium is definitely worth it ! I thought it would be a lil too much for the littles but they were SAT. They are constantly upgrading their exhibits so there's always a reason to come back and see more ! Parking was a breeze.

Took my grandsons (ages 1 & 3). It was pretty disappointing. Quite a few activities and objects…read morewere broken. I, personally, don't feel it's a good place to take children of this age because most of it is either set up for older ages and/or the activities and things are too high to reach. The manager at the Customer Service desk was nice in dealing with my complaints and offered me tickets for a future visit when he assured me things would be in working order.