Tennessee Historical Markers

Tennessee is layered with history—and much of it is hiding in plain sight, on roadside markers most of us drive right past. Tennessee Historical Markers puts more than 8,500 of them in your pocket, from Civil War battlefields and frontier stations to the birthplaces of music legends and the landmarks of the civil rights movement.

Open the map and watch the whole state light up. Tap any marker to read its full inscription, see a photo, and learn the story behind the spot. Find what's near you, get directions, and keep track of every marker you visit along the way.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Browse 8,500+ markers statewide on a fast, clustered map

• Find markers near your current location

• Read complete marker inscriptions and view photos

• Get directions to any marker in one tap

• Log the markers you've visited and add your own notes

• Sync your visits across devices with a free account—or use the app offline, no sign-in required

EXPLORE BY GRAND DIVISION

Three stars, three Grand Divisions—West, Middle, and East—organize your journey across the state, just like the Tennessee flag.

DISCOVER EVERY KIND OF STORY

• Civil War

• African American Heritage

• Native American

• Music & Culture

• Pioneer & Settlement

• Politics & Government

Whether you're a lifelong Tennessean, a weekend road-tripper, a teacher, or a history buff, Tennessee Historical Markers turns an ordinary drive into a tour through the people, places, and moments that made the Volunteer State.

Historical marker data provided by HMdb.org.