Free things to do in Tennessee

Museum

Amqui Station & Visitors Center

Nashville

Sundays 10am-1pm April 19-October

Checked October 19, 2026

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The venue says: “Cost: Free” — amquistation.org, checked October 16, 2026

Park & beach

Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Lebanon

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Checked October 19, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission: FREE” — tnstateparks.com, checked October 19, 2026

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Oct 31 · Spooky Season Celebration

Cookeville History Museum

Cookeville

Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am till 4:00 pm

Checked October 20, 2026

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The venue says: “Free Admission” — cookevillehistorymuseum.com, checked October 20, 2026

Museum

Cooter's Nashville

Nashville

Sunday-Thursday: 9am-6pm, Friday-Saturday: 9am-6pm

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “Free Admission For Museum” — cootersplace.com, checked October 20, 2026

Park & beach

Gregory Mill Park

Smyrna

7:00 am - 9:30 pm

Checked October 17, 2026

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The venue says: “Open to the Public Free of Charge” — townofsmyrna.org, checked October 17, 2026

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Lincoln County Museum Associates

Fayetteville

Friday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Checked October 19, 2026

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The venue says: “Tours of the museum are provided free of charge by volunteer docents” — flcmuseum.org, checked October 19, 2026

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Martin Walton House

Springfield

Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM

Checked October 17, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is always FREE.” — martinwaltonhouse.com, checked October 17, 2026

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Nov 8 · "An American Master" Opening Reception

Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center

Hendersonville

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday: Closed

Checked October 22, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission to exhibitions at the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center is free.” — monthavenarts.org, checked October 17, 2026

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Mt. Pleasant History Museum

Mount Pleasant

Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Checked October 17, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free.” — mtpleasantmuseum.com, checked October 17, 2026

Farm

Pumpkin Station

Thompson's Station

Daily 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Checked October 22, 2026

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The venue says: “Nope! Admission to Pumpkin Station is free. Come walk the patch, take photos and enjoy a little fall with us.” — pumpkinstation.net

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Robertson County History Museum

Springfield

Wednesday-Friday 10am - 4 pm

Checked October 19, 2026

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The venue says: “Free admission to the Robertson County History Museum” — robcohistoricalsociety.com, checked October 13, 2026

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Tennessee Agricultural Museum

Nashville

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Checked October 17, 2026

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The venue says: “The museum is free admission for self-guided tours.” — tn.gov, checked October 17, 2026

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Sep 26 – Feb 17 · Storytime in the Children's Gallery

Tennessee State Museum

Nashville

Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Closed Mondays

Checked October 20, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission to the Tennessee State Museum is free.” — tnmuseum.org, checked October 17, 2026

Museum

Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory

Brentwood

Tickets from $22 per adult

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The venue says: “Free + Open to the Public” — dyer.vanderbilt.edu, checked October 17, 2026

Park & beachWHAT'S ON

Oct 26 · Field Notes

Old Forest State Natural Area

Memphis

Daily from dawn to dusk

Checked October 22, 2026

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The venue says: “There is no admission fee for the park” — overtonpark.org, checked October 22, 2026

Museum

Cades Cove Preservation Association & Cades Cove Museum

Maryville

Checked October 19, 2026

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The venue says: “Free Admission” — cadescovepreservation.com, checked October 19, 2026

Show

Emporium Center

Knoxville

Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., First Fridays: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Checked October 17, 2026

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The venue says: “admission is always free” — knoxalliance.com, checked October 17, 2026

Park & beach

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum

Knoxville

Daily 9 am to 5 pm

Checked October 22, 2026

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The venue says: “the Garden is free and open to the public every day of the year” — knoxgarden.org, checked October 22, 2026

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Oct 23 – Dec 13 · The Tennessee Valley Fair Student Art Exhibition: 50th Anniversary

Knoxville Museum of Art

Knoxville

Monday: Closed | Tuesday - Saturday: 10am-5pm | Sunday: 1pm-5pm

Checked October 23, 2026

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The venue says: “ADMISSION IS FREE!” — knoxart.org, checked October 17, 2026

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Jan 30 – Dec 6 · Fashioning Ourselves: The Power of Clothing & Adornment

McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

Knoxville

Tuesday–Saturday: 9:00 am–6:00 pm, Sunday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “Admission to the museum is free!” — mcclungmuseum.utk.edu, checked October 19, 2026

Park & beach

Norris Dam State Park

Rocky Top

Mon–Sun: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Hours via Google Maps

Checked October 22, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free.” — tnstateparks.com, checked October 19, 2026

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Oak Ridge Art Center

Oak Ridge

Monday 1-4pm, Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 1-4pm

Checked October 19, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is always no charge to the galleries” — oakridgeartcenter.org, checked October 17, 2026

Park & beach

UT Gardens Knoxville

Knoxville

Daily sunrise to sunset

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “This outdoor learning laboratory is open year-round and is free to the public.” — utgardens.tennessee.edu, checked October 17, 2026

ShowWHAT'S ON

Oct 25 · Buddy Walk 2026

World's Fair Park

Knoxville

Park Hours: 6:00AM-12:00AM daily including holidays

Checked October 23, 2026

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The venue says: “IT'S FREE!!!” — worldsfairpark.org, checked October 17, 2026

Park & beach

Booker T. Washington State Park

Chattanooga

Checked October 19, 2026

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The venue says: “With a Tennessee State Park about an hour from nearly anywhere and free entry, it's easy to plan your next outing.” — tnstateparks.com, checked October 19, 2026

Museum

Charles Hall Museum

Tellico Plains

Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Checked October 19, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free” — charleshallmuseum.com, checked October 19, 2026

Park & beach

East Ridge Splash Pad

East Ridge

Daily 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Checked October 17, 2026

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The venue says: “The Splashpad has no entry fee, it is a free amenity to the community.” — eastridgeparksandrec.com, checked October 17, 2026

Museum

Lynn Wood H Archaeological Museum

Collegedale

Mon–Thu: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Fri: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Sat: 2:00 – 5:00 PM; Sun: Closed

Hours via Google Maps

Checked October 17, 2026

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The venue says: “ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE” — southern.edu, checked October 17, 2026

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Military Memorial Museum

Crossville

Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sat–Sun: Closed

Hours via Google Maps

Checked October 13, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is Free ~ Donations Accepted” — militarymemorialmuseum-tn.org, checked October 13, 2026

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Museum Center at 5ive Points

Cleveland

Tuesday thru Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 3:00pm

Checked October 17, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission to the museum is free, donations are appreciated” — museumcenter.org, checked October 17, 2026

Museum

Greeneville Greene County History Museum

Greeneville

11am until 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday

Checked October 19, 2026

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The venue says: “The Greeneville Greene County Museum is free and open to all visitors.” — greenevillegreenecountyhistorymuseum.com, checked October 19, 2026

Museum

Reece Museum

Johnson City

Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Friday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “The Reece Museum, a unit of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services, is free and open to the public.” — etsu.edu, checked October 17, 2026

Park & beach

Warriors' Path State Park

Kingsport

Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Checked October 19, 2026

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The venue says: “With a Tennessee State Park about an hour from nearly anywhere and free entry, it's easy to plan your next outing.” — tnstateparks.com, checked October 19, 2026

Farm

Boyd's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

Adams

Daily 9 AM - 6 PM

Checked October 20, 2026

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The venue says: “No, there is no admission fee for visiting the patch and enjoying the activities.” — boydspumpkinpatch.com, checked October 20, 2026

Park & beach

Reelfoot Lake State Park

Tiptonville

Daily 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Checked October 22, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free.” — tnstateparks.com, checked October 19, 2026

Museum

Trenton Teapot Museum

Trenton

Mon–Sun: Open 24 hours

Hours via Google Maps

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “Admission Free” — trentontn.net, checked October 19, 2026