National Historic Landmark- X-10 Graphite Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

National Historic Landmark- X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

When it went into operation on November 4, 1943, this was the world's first full-scale nuclear reactor and the first to produce significant amounts of heat energy and measurable amounts of plutonium; ...

National Historic Landmark-Wynnewood

National Historic Landmark- Wynnewood

The first settlement in Middle Tennessee, this is an outstanding group of six log buildings built at a sulphur spring.

The main house (1828) at the site was used as a stagecoach inn and residence.

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National Historic Landmark-Tennessee State Capitol

National Historic Landmark- Tennessee State Capitol

Constructed between 1845 and 1859, this is a prime example of the Greek Revival style by one of the most noted architects of the time, William Strickland.

The structure has an Ionic portico on each ...

National Historic Landmark-Sycamore Shoals

National Historic Landmark- Sycamore Shoals

A treaty signed by the Cherokee here in 1775 allowed the United States to purchase 20 million acres of Cherokee land.

Also, in 1780, the site served as the rendezvous point for the Overmountain Men on ...

National Historic Landmark-Sun Studio

National Historic Landmark- Sun Record Company

Sam Phillips established his Sun Record Company here in 1952. He discovered and recorded many of rock'n' roll's greatest artists, including among others, B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, Ike Turner, Rufus Thomas, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, ...

National Historic Landmark-Shiloh Indian Mounds Site

National Historic Landmark- Shiloh Indian Mounds Site

Located in Shiloh National Military Park, the site is the largest extant fortified Mississippian ceremonial mound complex in the Tennessee River Valley.

The site consists of six Late Mississippian temple mounds, one Late Woodland ...

National Historic Landmark-Ryman Auditorium

National Historic Landmark- Ryman Auditorium

The Ryman Auditorium is nationally significant as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974.

Synonymous with country music, the Opry's live shows and radio programs greatly influenced the evolution of country music.

National Historic Landmark-Rhea County Courthouse

National Historic Landmark-Rhea County Courthouse

From July 10-21, 1925, this was the scene of the controversial and widely-publicized trial of John Thomas Scopes (1901-1970) for teaching Darwin's theory of evolution in a Dayton public school.

A battle of wits between two great ...

National Historic Landmark-Rattle and Snap

National Historical Landmark-Rattle and Snap

This large, L-shaped brick residence was built in the Greek Revival style by a cousin of President Polk. Its main facade, with a two story Corinthian portico, gives the house distinction.

George Polk won the land in ...

National Historic Landmark-James K. Polk House

National Historical Landmark- James K Polk House

Constructed in 1816, this two story brick house was the home of James Knox Polk (1795-1849), 11th President of the United States (1845-1849), who lived here for several years during his youth.

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