40 things to do in Tennessee (Memphis, Knoxville: 2009, college, live in)

[JMT]

The Tennessean newspaper gave its suggestions of 40 things every Tennessean should do. Being the Nashville paper, the list is pretty Nashville-centric. But it's still pretty fun to see. Which ones have you done?

You can see the list as well as pics at the Tennessean web site:

http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/...3270803&Ref=PH

[jabogitlu]

I've...

Been to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
TN aquarium
Walked Beale Street (not did the bar scene, though, haha!)
Volunteered
Heard the Fisk Jubilee Singers
Walked the sidewalks on music row
Been to a livestock auction

A lot of those were mid and west TN centric.

[JakilaTheHun]

Nashville-centric is an understatement. Almost half the list seems to be stuff in the Nashville vicinity --- as if the rest of the state doesn't exist. Still interesting, though; I just wished they would've renamed it and cut out the non-Nashville items because it's a stretch to call this a "Tennessee list".

If you're doing a true Tennessee list, I think there has to be more than 2 or 3 items in East Tennessee. After all, East Tennessee is probably the most beautiful part of the state (and one of the most beautiful areas in the country).

At least they did get some Memphis items on the list, so West Tennessee wasn't quite as left out as East Tennessee.

[Creekcat]

A couple of East Tennessee attractions that could be on the list; ride the glass bottom boats of Lost Sea, climb Clingmans' Dome and Cades Cove. Ok, maybe 3 things.

[jabogitlu]

I don't see why Bristol's NASCAR isn't on this list. I'd much rather do that than go to a bathroom in Nashville. And to me, if you live in TN you *HAVE* to go to a Vols game, just to experience it, nevermind if you're a fan or not. That and/or see some of the historic country music sites in Bristol, like where the Carter Family recorded. (Or is that on the VA side? Hm.)

Oh, OOPS! NVM! It's irrelevant! I totally forgot that Nashville is the only country music city in TN. Sorry guys. Carry on.

[JEANNE61]

There's a great aquarium restaurant , in the grand ol opry mall .. Definitely worth a look .. And they dont mind if you just come in to stroll around . . .
Also yu didnt' mention the general jackson riverboat ride on the cumberland river in nashville .. A great time . .
Oh . .and the nashville zoo wasn't bad either . .

[Capt. Dan]

To be honest I didnt stroll down Beale St. I staggered down it!

[jkmewright]

Originally Posted by jabogitlu

And to me, if you live in TN you *HAVE* to go to a Vols game, just to experience it, nevermind if you're a fan or not.

I TOTALLY agree! I am NOT a fan of football college or pro or FORBID the Vols (dodging stones) and the games I have been to are awesome!

[hiknapster]

Originally Posted by Creekcat

A couple of East Tennessee attractions that could be on the list; ride the glass bottom boats of Lost Sea, climb Clingmans' Dome and Cades Cove. Ok, maybe 3 things.

I agree with this.

What about Dollywood? You know I just had to throw that in!

And go to the top of The Sunsphere. I did that, then realized I was afraid of heights and had an anxiety attack!

How about visit the Mayfield farm? I haven't done that one yet.

[jabogitlu]

Never been up in the Sunsphere. Always thought it'd be fun, then when I lived there seems like I never had the time.

I just spent a great night in Knoxie. My heart will always be in NETN but Knoxville is a good second home. I think Dancing the Night Away at the World Grotto should be on this list.

But I'm probably very partial.