My Tennessee Story

A recent trip to Memphis showed me what I’d been missing since my last vacay during my adolescence. Upon arriving into the city, I realized this wasn’t the place I’d remembered at 13, and that was a very good thing.

Memphis has always been one of those city’s you make plans to visit eventually, but perhaps you should be a bit more proactive and mark your calendars for…this weekend (or sooner if you so desire).… Read More

Mmmm…Come savor the fresh tastes of a Tennessee summer. Mouth-watering crops are in and offer a bounty so delicious, you’ll find yourself at your local farmers market time and time again. Pull up a chair and tear into some of the best barbecue you’ve ever tasted. Sip on a refreshing made-in-Tennessee wine.

Organic produce, artisan crafts, baked delights, herbs and local honey take center stage at Knoxville’s Market Square… Read More

Ah, summer. There’s nothing like summertime in Tennessee. With all of the hustle and bustle of daily living, the warmth forces you to slow down, take a deep breath and relax, if only for a moment. The state is filled with marvelous opportunities to refresh and recharge. Take a look at a few locales that will have your tense muscles feeling like butter when it’s all said and done:

eSpalon of Memphis is an… Read More

There’s an outdoor adventure at every turn across Tennessee. To experience Mother Nature at her finest, the recently-launched, new and improved “Nature & Outdoors” section of our website reveals to travelers and locals alike all there is to do in Tennessee’s great outdoors. http://www.tnvacation.com/nature-outdoors/

Tennessee is home to breathtaking cliffs, canyons, lush canopies and cold, clear watering holes. The award-winning state parks, as well as national parks such as the Great Smoky Mountains,… Read More

If you thought Cheekwood, with its marriage of breathtaking gardens and outstanding art, was vibrant, just wait until you experience Chihuly At Cheekwood. This latest exhibit at one of Nashville’s premiere museums features stunning hand-blown glass sculptures by world-renowned glass sculptor Dale Chihuly. The spectacular works of art are on display throughout the botanical garden and inside the museum. The Saffron Tower, a 30-foot, yellow neon sculpture, the sun, a 15-foot radiant yellow… Read More

We’re on the cusp of all the fun the Fourth of July holiday has to offer and Tennessee is just brimming with entertainment possibilities. From dazzling fireworks displays to summer family festivals, there’s so much to do this week. Here are some of the Independence Day highlights:

If you’re in the western region of the state, Camden is the place to be this week for its Read More

If you’re a diehard country music fan, you’ll love traveling through Tennessee towns such as Luttrell, Knoxville and Maynardville, the hometowns of country stars Kenny Chesney, Chet Atkins and Carl Smith, to learn more about these Tennessee native sons.

If folklore strikes your fancy, you’ll truly appreciate traveling along some of the same routes (now a National Scenic Byway) rebel bootleggers used to transport moonshine, a distilled corn whiskey also known as “white lightning,”… Read More

Learning about the Civil War just got more exciting. The Tennessee Civil War Trails map-guides are now available to help kick-start your discovery of the Civil War. The map-guide identifies nearly 200 Civil War sites throughout Tennessee on this self-guided tour of the trails.

The Civil War Trails journey through the statewide Tennessee Civil War National Heritage area, which is highlighted by 150 trail markers. Approximately 115 sites are currently in the works, with… Read More

It may be the lively honky tonks, culturally-stimulating museums and family-friendly festivals that draw you in to Tennessee, but the food will keep you here.

Tennessee offers a variety of Southern culinary delights deeply-rooted in the state’s cultural scene. With a creative approach to wining and dining matched with inviting interiors and ample seating, eateries across the state provide delectable courses for every palate. 

Tennessee’s culinary experiences can be found in restaurants across… Read More

Hopefully you had an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend and used your three-day weekend to take advantage of some of the awesome events Tennessee had to offer! There’s no taking a break from events in Tennessee.  We have more exciting news to share.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 2, the Tennessee Departments of Tourist Development and Transportation, in partnership with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau and tourism organizations in eight counties, will officially launch the Nashville’s Trace.… Read More