Tourism is a massive economic driver in Tennessee, attracting millions of visitors globally to its musical shrines, theme parks, and historic sites.
* **Music Attractions**: Graceland (the home of Elvis Presley in Memphis), the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (Nashville), and Sun Studio (Memphis). * **Theme Parks**: **Dollywood**, nestled in the Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, is an iconic theme park co-owned by Dolly Parton, celebrating Appalachian culture. * **Historic Sites & Museums**: The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, and the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge. * **Distilleries**: The Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg offers world-famous tours, despite being located in a dry county.