Tennessee
Four historic landmarks in Tennessee, across three eras of American history. Start with Graceland, The Hermitage and Shiloh National Military Park.
- Landmarks
- 4
- Eras
- 3
Pictured Graceland
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Landmarks in Tennessee
- The 20th Century
Graceland
Memphis, TN
Graceland was the home of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, and is a shrine to one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century.
AntebellumThe Hermitage
Nashville, TN
The Hermitage was the home of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States and one of the most consequential and controversial figures in American history.
Civil WarShiloh National Military Park
Shiloh, TN
Shiloh was the battle that ended any illusion that the Civil War would be short or bloodless.
The 20th CenturySun Studio
Memphis, TN
A cramped storefront studio where a handful of sessions recorded by Sam Phillips helped invent rock and roll, launching Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis within a few short years of each other.