- “Walk the Line” (2005) – This biographical drama tells the story of legendary musician Johnny Cash and his rise to fame in Memphis, Tennessee.
- “The Blind Side” (2009) – Based on a true story, this film is set in Memphis and follows the heartwarming journey of a high school soccer player taken in by a caring family.
- “Gone with the Wind” (1939) – Although the majority of this classic film is set in Georgia, a significant portion takes place in Tennessee during the Civil War.
- “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (1980) – This biographical film chronicles the life of country music singer Loretta Lynn, including her upbringing in rural Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, which borders Tennessee.
- “The Green Mile” (1999) – Set in a prison in Cold Mountain, Tennessee, this drama focuses on the life of a death row corrections officer and a inmate with supernatural abilities.
- “A Face in the Crowd” (1957) – This classic film is primarily set in Memphis, Tennessee, and delves into the dark side of media manipulation through the story of a charismatic drifter who becomes a national sensation.
- “Great Balls of Fire!” (1989) – This biographical film portrays the life and career of rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, who was born and raised in Ferriday, Louisiana, near the Tennessee border.
- “The Last Castle” (2001) – A drama set in a fictional military prison, it was filmed at the historic Tennessee State Prison in Nashville.
- “The Evil Dead” (1981) – This cult horror film is set in a remote cabin located deep within the Tennessee woods.
- “Nashville” (1975) – Directed by Robert Altman, this ensemble film is set in Nashville, Tennessee’s capital, and follows the interconnected lives of various characters involved in the country music scene.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Nashville
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