LOOK, LISTEN, AND LEARN
Here are some of our favorite musical sites that honor the past and set the stage for the future.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville, (615) 416-2001
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, 1-888-777-6779
Graceland, Memphis, 1-800-238-2000
Loretta Lynn's Ranch, Hurricane Mills, (931) 296-7700
Ryman Auditorium, Nashville (615) 889-3060 (Listen to our special online section.)
Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, (865) 908-4040
Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis, (901) 946-2535
Sun Studio, Memphis, (901) 521-0664
The International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame Inc. and Museum, Jackson, (731) 427-6262
FEEL THE BEAT
Experience the best music of the region, and the world, at these festivals and events.
May: Memphis in May International Festival (901) 525-4611
June: Country Music Association Music Festival, Nashville 800-262-3378
June: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Manchester www.bonnaroo.com.
June: Riverbend Festival, Chattanooga (423) 756-2211
June-July: Smithville Fiddler's Jamboree and Crafts Festival, Smithville (615) 597-8500
September: Bristol's Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Bristol (276) 591-4898
ON THE AIR
Tune in these radio shows to catch the best of traditional, and cutting edge, Southern music.
Grand Ole Opry Radio Show, WSM Radio, Nashville www.opry.com.
Earnest Tubb's Midnight Jamboree from the Texas Troubadour Theatre, WSM Radio, Nashville www.etrecordshop.com.
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
No matter whether it's fancy or funky, there's always someplace to hear music in the South. Here are some of our favorites.
Down Home, Johnson City (423) 929-9822
Blue Cats, Knoxville (865) 656-4444
Brackins Blues Club, Maryville (865) 983-9800
B.B. King's Blues Club, Memphis (816) 622-5464
Hi Tone Café, Memphis (901) 278-8663
Bluebird Café, Nashville (615) 383-1461
Bluegrass Inn, Nashville (615) 726-2799
Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Nashville (615) 726-0463
Wildhorse Saloon, Nashville (615) 902-8200
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