Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in Tennessee? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in Tennessee or features a person who has close ties to the state. As a native Tennesseean, I can say that the diverse geography makes it a fascinating place. From the Smoky Mountains in the east, to the rolling hills of the middle, to the flatlands of the west, Tennessee’s natural beauty is almost unmatched. If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
A Band of Angels
The true story of the origins of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a musical group originating out of Nashville's Fisk University.
A Picture Book of Davy Crockett
A well-illustrated picture book of wilderness frontiersman and Tennessee native Davy Crockett.
Armadillo Rodeo
Bo the armadillo leaves his family behind to have an exciting adventure in the Texas countryside.
Cleveland Lee’s Beale Street Band
A young boy is befriended by a famous musician in the Beale Street Band, who teaches him how to play...
Coat of Many Colors
With lyrics from the song "Coat of Many Colors," Dolly Parton tells her own story growing up as a young,...
Daniel’s Duck
The story of a young Tennessee pioneer who makes a wood carving of a duck.
Elvis: The Story of the Rock and Roll King
A picture book biography celebrating the fascinating life of Elvis, a Tupelo, Mississippi native who became an American icon.
John Philip Duck
The true story of the Peabody Hotel's famous ducks and the young boy who trained them.
Lorraine
A young girl and her father who are both talented musicians face a terrifying storm together.
Luck With Potatoes
After much bad luck, a Tennessee farmer is amazed when his mountain cows and potatoes grow to enormous sizes.