Discoveries...America: Tennessee

In this latest entry from Jim and Kelly Watt's fine high-definition-filmed Discoveries…America series, armchair travelers will get a taste of Nashville, nicknamed "Music City USA," as the program provides a detailed look at iconic tourist attractions such as the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. But the back roads of the Volunteer State also offer visitors a chance to see unique activities found only in Tennessee. For example, did you know that a majority of hats worn by police, military, and other organizations are made in tiny Winchester? Or that the world's largest freshwater aquarium is located in Chattanooga? Or that you'll find the nation's only freshwater pearl farm in the Kentucky Lakes Region? What makes the Discoveries...America series so special is the solid mix of the popular and lesser-known attractions, a blend that reveals each state's distinctive flavor. In Tennessee, that approach adds up to an engaging smorgasbord of wonderful sights and sounds. Definitely recommended. Aud: P. (J. Carlson)