Carefree Operation, The Sunny Side of Life, With Added Doses of Fun

Jump out of the sun into the fun! Relax in Tennessee's abundant shade. Take a deep breath. Now's the time to enjoy great local culture, shopping and other cool discoveries.

Tennessee is home to great shopping, bargains and boutiques alike. The World's Largest Yard Sale is a quirky search for hidden treasure. If antiques are your fancy, shop from Memphis to Kingsport and never see it all. Discount shopping opportunities like Pigeon Forge’s outlet malls are the place to get terrific things at a great price. Explore some made-in-Tennessee shopping options, such as Appalachian Center for Craft, which provides classes in arts such as metalwork and glass in addition to beautiful, one-of-a-kind items in the gallery and store.

The stuff of cultural legends is showcased in Tennessee's many museums—both fine and fun—like Hunter Museum of American Art on Chattanooga’s beautiful riverfront, Graceland, home of the one and only Elvis, and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum in Gatlinburg for the odd and bizarre. Set your sails for the brand-new Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge for seaworthy history. Cool off with rays, penguins and fishes at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies or Tennessee Aquarium, and visit with dinosaurs at Museum of Natural History in Johnson City.

Countless historical sights are yours to see and explore, such as the Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, and the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. When you need to let off steam, try some indoor fun at Wonderworks, or indoor skydiving in Pigeon Forge. Feed your inner child with laser tag, arcades and indoor game centers, found from one end of the state to the other.