Tennessee offers a temperate year-round climate and a wealth of outdoor recreation, particularly in the area surrounding Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the state’s southeast corner. Music takes center stage in Nashville, with its wealth of downtown spots for live music, Country Music Hall of Fame and the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Head to Memphis’ Beale Street for more great live music. The city along the Mississippi River is also home to Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley and Sun Studios, where Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis got their start.
Explore a beautiful and intricate cave system that leads 140 feet below the surface in Sweetwater, Tennessee.
Once the home of the Grand Ole Opry, this downtown Nashville landmark still hosts live performances and offers tours.
Just short drive from Gatlinburg, this section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the Tennessee-North Carolina border and offer incredible views.
The state where country music reigns supreme offers a wealth of ways to connect with live music and legends of the genre, including these destinations in Nashville and Memphis.
From the place where Harland Sanders perfected his fried chicken to an examination of West Virginia’s famous cryptid, these unusual museums offer a perfect pit stop.
From adorable zoo babies to a national aviary to a historic hotel with VIP ducks, these attractions offer a way to interact with and learn about all kinds of creatures.