National Historic Landmark- The Hermitage

National Historical Landmark-The Hermitage

From 1804 until his death, this plantation was the property of of Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States (1829-1837). He built the two story Greek Revival brick mansion in 1819.

National Historic Landmark-Graceland

National Historical Landmark- Graceland

Elvis Presley is widely regarded as one of the most culturally influential figures of the 20th century. Twenty-seven years after his death, he is still known throughout the world by his first name alone.

Elvis Presley is the ...

National Historic Landmark-George Peabody College for Teachers

National Historical Landmark- George Peabody College for Teachers

The University of Nashville was the first college to receive aid from the Peabody Fund, which had been established in 1867 by philanthropist George Peabody to help rebuild the South's educational system. ...

National Historic Landmark-Franklin Battlefield

National Historical Landmark- Franklin Battlefield

Early on the afternoon of November 30, 1864, Gen. John Bell Hood, against the advice of his staff, ordered his Army of Tennessee to attack Union forces under the command of Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield. ...

National Historic Landmark-Fort Pillow

National Historical Landmark- Fort Pillow

Constructed by Confederate engineers, the fort was occupied by Union troops in June 1862 and recaptured in April 1864 by Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest.

Among the approximately 570 Union soldiers were 262 ...

National Historic Landmark-Fort Loundoun

National Historical Landmark- Fort Loundoun

Begun in 1756 and occupied until 1760, Fort Loudoun was instrumental in allying the Cherokee with the English during the most critical years of the French and Indian War.

This alliance provided protection for the Southern ...

National Historic Landmark- Delta Queen

National Historical Landmark- DELTA QUEEN River Steamboat

One of only two sternwheel passenger boats operating under steam and the sole remaining Western Rivers overnight passenger boat, DELTA QUEEN was built to operate on the Sacramento River in California.

In the Second World ...

National Historic Landmark-Chucalissa Site

National Historical Landmark- Chucalissa Site

Chucalissa is a Walls Phase (1400-1500) prehistoric mound and plaza complex, and the best known and preserved of such sites in the Central Mississippi River Valley.

The site is known for its excellent preservation of architectural, ...

National Historic Landmark-William Blount Mansion

National Historical Landmark-William Blount Mansion

From 1792 until his death, this was the impressive structure was the residence of William Blount (1749-1800), who had already represented North Carolina in the Continental Congress (1782-83, 1786-87), and signed the U.S. Constitution when he ...

National Historic Landmark-Beale Street Historic District

National Historical Landmark-Beale Street Historic District

This district is recognized for its importance in the development and influence of the blues, a unique Black contribution to American music. This popular musical style was born on a Beale Street lined with ...