There's just no beating around the bush here: Tennessee is an exceptionally musical state with rich heritage surrounding the arts. Divided into three Grand Divisions, as they're locally known, Tennessee's musical heritage splits neatly into three distinct genres, with bluegrass dominating the eastern portion of the state, blues occupying the west and country music the focus of attention in the middle of the state. With cities like Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and others, you can count on a trip to Tennessee being full of fun and excitement.
Nashville is the obvious place to start when it comes to live music in Tennessee. Some of the most iconic venues are also the best places to see concerts, such as the Grand Ole Opry House, The Station Inn or Ryman Auditorium. But Nashville is also home to any number of smaller venues, and you never know which unknown musician is about to burst into astonishing popularity or be discovered (which happened to Taylor Swift in Nashville's own Bluebird Cafe).
Football fans will want to see the Tennessee Titans of the NFL in action, while hockey enthusiasts will enjoy a trip to Bridgestone Arena, where the Nashville Predators play.
Across the state in Memphis, concert-goers should head over to Minglewood Hall to catch major touring acts or check out the Levitt Shell for an unforgettable outdoor concert experience.