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Population: 5,700,000 State Capital: Nashville Largest City: Memphis Local time: CST from Memphis to Nashville – 6 hrs behind the UK and EST in eastern part of state – 5 hrs behind the UK Weather: Hot summers, mild winters with snow in mountains. Moderate rainfall throughout the year National/State Parks: 5 International Gateway: Memphis (from Amsterdam)


like Tennessee. From the Beale Street Blues of Memphis, to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and Bristol’s historic “Bristol Sessions,” Tennessee’s musical heritage is internationally renowned. From the legendary artistry of Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and B.B. King to modern day staples like Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and Kings of Leon, Tennessee’s music is embedded in the culture of the world. Tennessee is home to numerous international attractions including Graceland, Dollywood, Jack Daniel Distillery, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the National Civil Rights Museum, the Tennessee Aquarium, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Bristol Motor Speedway. Tennessee’s latest initiative, Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways, is 16 self-guided driving trails which originate from one of the state’s major destinations – Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and


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biking through the Palo Duro Canyon for a real holiday of a lifetime. If it is a beach holiday you are


after, you’ve definitely come to the right place. All along the 600 miles of the Texas coastline, the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico meet the mild climate of the Texas coast, making the state’s welcoming beaches among the most relaxing and beautiful in the whole country. For those looking for a bit of retail therapy, Texas is a good value choice, with plenty of opportunities for savvy


shoppers. There's everything from quaint local stores to outlets and luxury brands throughout Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas. Of course, if cowboys are still what


you are after, Fort Worth is the city of cowboys and culture. Watch the cowboys herd their cattle down the main street of Fort Worth or venture deeper into the heart of Texas where there are many ranches available throughout the whole state which can entertain, educate and enthral all visitors.


STATE SECRET... Texan wine has a long and rich history. In the 1880s the phylloxera-resistant Texan grape saved the French wine industry from total ruin.


DON'T MISS... Along the Texan part of Route 66 is Cadillac Ranch where 10 classic Cadillacs, ranging from the 1949 Club Coupe to the 1963 Sedan, lie nose down in the ground west of Amarillo.


The two sides of a Texas stay, out on the ranch and the big city


the Great Smoky Mountains. With names like White Lightning, Walking Tall, The Jack and Ring of Fire – each of the 16 trails captures the history, culture, adventure and spirit of the Tennessee experience. 2011-2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. Tennessee is the only entire state designated a Civil War National Heritage Area by the U.S. Congress. National battlefields include Shiloh, Chickamauga, Fort Donelson and Stones River.


STATE SECRET... Grand Ole Opry - Nashville, Tennessee. The world’s longest running live radio programme featuring American country music. In October of 2010, the Opry turned 85. Every Friday and Saturday night.


DON'T MISS... Titanic Pigeon Forge, the world’s largest museum attraction, is a 30,000-square-foot ship-shaped structure situated on 5.69 acres, now open. It holds 20 galleries with hundreds of artifacts from the Titanic.


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