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What's New in Tennessee 2026

Set to open June 2026, the SongTeller Hotel in downtown Nashville will celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, complete with a museum, rooftop bar, live entertainment, and immersive storytelling elements. Meanwhile, over in the idyllic Great Smoky Mountains, Blackberry Farm, the sumptuous Relais & Châteaux resort in Walland, celebrates its 50th anniversary next year.

Loveless cafe in Nsshville will celebrate 75 years as a beloved local institution, known for its Southern comfort food. Throughout the year, Loveless will host special celebrations and activations around the city to honour this milestone.

The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis will unveil its new Legacy Building in early 2026, offering deeper context and a contemporary lens on one of the most important movements in modern history. Next year will also see the opening of an exciting new outdoor music venue in the city called Grind City Amp.

January will see Tennessee Tourism build on the excitement around the November 3 announcement of the ratings for the new Michelin Guide American South with a new culinary campaign pairing local songwriters and chefs.

Posted by: Tennessee Tourism
Posted on: 04/12/2025

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