8. Tennessee Theatre

Glenn Miller and Fiona Apple. Appalachian Ballet and Bonnie Raitt. Lyle Lovett and the Knoxville Sympony Orchestra. A motley mix of performers has graced the stage here through the years. That's what's so wonderful about this theater-you can see everything from Russian ballet to rock bands. Step into the grand lobby, and you'll feel like royalty. Crystal chandeliers twinkle overhead. Gold leaf details glow from the walls. Rich red velvety curtains welcome you to Tennessee's official state theater. It's the grandest sight in Knoxville. The glamorous venue feels like a palace, thanks to a $25-million project that restored the building's original 1920s luster. (from Southern Living)

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