I am truly grateful for all of you who take the time to click on my site and read the articles, and especially those who have taken the time to contact me. I'm glad that you all share my interest with religious sites, spiritual centers, natural wonders, and places of archaeological and historical importance.

Chuckalissa Mounds in Memphis, TN revealed an astonishing amount of beautiful prehistoric materials, and the CH Nash Museum also celebrates Chickasaw and Choctaw cultures.

In Part One of this two-part series we explored the Shiloh Battlefield, the story behind the famous battle that happened there and how to best take in the site. But Shiloh is so much more than a battlefield! In Part Two we continue the fascinating history of the site, exploring the other three hallowed aspects that make this a Sacred place: the National Military Cemetery, the Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark, and its role in the Trail of Tears.

Tucked away in a meandering bend of the Harpeth River you might not realize that an ancient Native American mound center hides in plain site

The story of the Trail of Tears is a heartbreaking tale of greed, betrayal and tragedy, and Red Clay State Park is where it all began.

Early European settlers looked at Old Stone Fort and wondered who built it. Bucaneers? Vikings? DeSoto? The answer is just as fascinating.

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460 Ozier Road Pinson, TN 38366 731-988-5614 tnstateparks.com/parks/pinson-mounds Trails and Shelters open 7am to Sunset. Museum and Office open 8am-4:30p Mon-Sat, 1pm-4:30p Sun. To reach Pinson Mounds Archaeological Park from Jackson, follow US Hwy 45S to the town of Pinson. Turn left at the park sign, onto State Hwy 197 and follow signs 2.5 miles to park entrance. Third weekend of September is Archaeofest, a celebration of American Indian culture and history. Group tours a

If you live in the Nashville area like I do, you probably think of Indian mounds as something you have to plan a day trip to visit. After all, almost all evidence of Native Americans has been obliterated in the city and suburbs of Nashville. But what if I told you that Brentwood has a highly significant Native American site that also combines a bit of Tennessee history with

445 Poplar Hill Rd. Self-Guided Tour, 1 1/2 mile Loop Trail, Easy Skill Level, Dirt Path Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area, TN Department of Environment and Conservation If you’re unable to come to the site, you can find a virtual tour here: Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area (arcgis.com) In addition, consider going on the Lebanon/Wilson County Historic Sites Driving Tour to see other important sites just a few miles away! www.hldrivingtour.info. The main mound use

Churches & Temples, Cemeteries, American Indian Sites, Old Growth Forests and more! There are so many Sacred Sites in Tennessee. My name is Lisa-Marie Venegas, and I've had a fascination for most of my life with learning about beautiful and historic sites of spiritual or religious significance, as well as the beliefs and rituals of the religions of our world, including those from past civilizations. My goal with this blog is to provide a Spiritual Passport to faiths, communi