Tennessee's National Park Service sites preserve everything from spectacular mountain landscapes to some of the most important places in American history. Great Smoky Mountains National Park may be the state's most famous NPS destination, but Tennessee is also home to national battlefields, military parks, historic sites, scenic and historic trails, and other protected places that tell stories stretching across generations.
For history lovers in particular, Tennessee offers an incredible collection of sites connected to the Civil War and the broader story of the United States. These parks make excellent additions to a road trip, whether you're hiking through the Smokies, walking across a preserved battlefield, exploring historic structures, or collecting another stamp for your National Parks Passport.
