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Elvis played the Opry only once and was told by the Opry after the show he’d be better off driving a truck

The Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium are know for its legendary musical moments but they missed a big one in 1954.  The reaction was probably like the Back to the Future Johnny B Goode scene “I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet, but your kids are going to love it” The Ryman On October 2, […]

 

Knoxville World’s Fair, expected to make $5 million only made $57

 

Before Tennessee there was the State Of Franklin an independent nation

 

Jack Daniels barrels get a second life flavoring a sauce favorite

 

Largest Outdoor sculpture- Billy Tripp’s The Mindfield

 

Yes, Tennessee actually has an official state rap song

 

Part of Kentucky is trapped in Tennessee – Bubbleland

 

World’s largest treehouse and its in Crossville

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