Tennessee Roadside Attractions

Welcome to Tennessee, where the roadside attractions are as bold as a banjo solo and twice as unforgettable! This is the state where you can pull over to at an airplane-shaped service station, say howdy to a life-sized statue of Dolly Parton, and get downright shaken up at the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum. Whether you’re chasing country music dreams or quirky photo ops, Tennessee’s attractions hit all the right notes.

As you roll through the Volunteer State, you’ll find that even the rest stops have a story to tell. Want to step into the King’s castle? Swing by Graceland and channel your inner Elvis—it’s a hunka-hunka roadside love. From quirky museums to statues that strike a chord with Southern charm, Tennessee’s roadside gems are just waiting for you to take the exit and explore.

So grab your cowboy boots, tune up your road trip playlist, and get ready to discover the best roadside wonders Tennessee has to offer.

Plan Your Tennessee Road Trip

Tennessee Roadside Attractions & Road Trip Planning

Ready to hit the open road and explore Tennessee in all its roadside glory? Explore more of the best Tennessee attractions that are the perfect pit stops to keep the fun rolling. From wacky wonders to iconic sights, they’ll make your travel itinerary as unforgettable as that last tank of gas you didn’t think would last!

Need some road trip inspiration? Explore our roadside attractions blog to find even more tips, tricks, and must-see spots to help plan the ultimate Tennessee adventure!

Airplane Service Station in Powell, Tennessee

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Plan Your Tennessee Road Trip

Planning a Tennessee road trip? Get ready to roll through a state brimming with culture, history, and surprises at every turn. Whether you’re cruising through bustling cities, winding through scenic countryside, or uncovering offbeat treasures, Tennessee offers endless opportunities for adventure. Buckle up and get ready to explore this dynamic state on your own terms—because the journey is just as exciting as the destination!

Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee

Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee: the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll”

Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, is known as the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “the most famous recording studio in the world.” It is, after all, the place where some of the most well-known names in music history got their start. Sam Phillips opened the soon-to-be famous recording studio …

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Airplane Service Station in Powell, Tennessee

The 15 Best Tennessee Roadside Attractions

Are you planning a Tennessee road trip and want to find all the best Tennessee roadside attractions along your route? Whether you’re driving across the state on I-40, traversing one of the state’s many scenic byways, vacationing in Memphis, or visiting the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, you won’t want …

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Statue of Elvis in Memphis, Tennessee

Elvis Statue in Memphis, Tennessee

Elvis Aaron Presley, known to most simply as Elvis, was a singer, actor, all around entertainer, and the King of Rock and Roll. There are many attractions devoted to The King (and even an Elvis themed hotel room in Missouri), but this bronze Elvis statue in Memphis, Tennessee is a …

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Airplane Service Station in Powell, Tennessee

Airplane Service Station in Powell, Tennessee

I have a good friend who is really into documentaries. He’s the type of guy who gave up his car and high fructose corn syrup and is anti-big business war and pro-healthcare. So, the other day, after watching a documentary on Rock-afire Explosion I happened upon on Hulu, I proudly …

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The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book - Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip! By Valerie Bromann

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book

Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.