Learn More About Tennessee

Tennessee has a lot to offer all visitors to the area. Below you will find writings from other Tennessee vacation rental owners about the area they know best! It's a great way to learn first hand about the Tennessee region and all that it has to offer!

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Tennessee - A Part of American History

Posted by Robert Kanaat on Wednesday, October 22, 2008


With a rich tapestry of American heritage, Tennessee's historical stomping grounds are sure to enlighten you. Journey down our historical roads and trails for a stroll into Tennessee's legendary past. Tour Tennessee's heritage towns, and immerse yourself in the state's diverse past from Davy Crockett to Elvis Presley. Stand on the hallowed grounds of Tennessee's battlefields and historic parks. Visit monuments and museums for an overview of this pioneering state. Explore African American and Native American culture from the past to present day. Tennessee's buff history and heritage makes a fascinating exploration for your future expedition.
Tennessee - The First Frontier

Posted by Michael Craig on Thursday, August 28, 2008


Though the capital of Tennessee is Nashville, Memphis is famous for being the birthplace of rock and roll and the assassination site of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is considered a major attraction, along with Chattanooga, popular for its Ruby Falls as well as being the railway and finance hub of Tennessee. Tennessee's favorite hero, Andrew Jackson, was influenced by an early wound inflicted by British soldiers during the Revolution, and by stories his mother told him about oppression of the laborers by the aristocracy. When Jackson became president he realized that land was not only a prized possession for settlement but also a great motivator for trade. Tennessee also derived strength as a primary source of American music. Blues, Nashville country, and Elvis Presley were bestowed on the world by a state abundant in talent.
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Tennessee: Land of Winding Rivers

Posted by Michael Craig on Thursday, August 28, 2008


In 1567, Captain Juan Pardo came across a Native American town called Tanasquis. Later European settlers also discovered the Cherokee town of Tanasi on the banks of a river. Although we are not certain that both the towns that Pardo and the European settlers found were the same, local experts point out that both words are derived from a Cherokee word that means “winding river.” The modern name of Tennessee is attributed to Governor James Glen who used it officially in his correspondence. Tennessee was first inhabited by Paleo Indians 11,000 years ago. When the Spanish travelers first came, it was inhabited by the Muskogee and Yuchi tribes, but probably due to the European settlement in the area, the natives were forced to relocate to the west and the south. Tennessee was admitted to the union in 1796 as the 16th state, and was the last state to join the Confederacy in 1861.
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Tennessee Mountain Rentals

Posted by Michael Craig on Friday, March 14, 2008


Tennessee has much to offer, and beautiful SE Tennessee is the jewel in the crown! Visit historic Monrow County and leave the world behind.
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