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Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in Tennessee. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!

Best For

  • Music
  • Nature
  • Family

Famous For

  • Country Music
  • Bluegrass
  • Bbq

Key Information

Capital

Nashville

Best Time to Visit

April to October

Transportation

Cars, Domestic flights

Language

N/A

Population

6,910,840

UNESCO Sites

N/A

Currency

N/A

Top Attractions

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Graceland
  • Grand Ole Opry
  • Dollywood
  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Latest Posts

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Skyline Aerial

The Best Time to Visit Nashville: Make the Most of Music City

Any time you have the chance to visit Nashville, I say go for it. This happening hub offers so much year-round variety for music (country and otherwise) lovers, foodies, arts, culture, and outdoor recreation fans. Throughout the year in Nashville, you can enjoy big-name concerts, music festivals, outdoor activities, food festivals, and some of the […]

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Gatlinburg Cityscape

8 Best Cabins in Gatlinburg, Tennessee to Rent

The best cabins in Gatlinburg offer comfort, convenience, and amazing Smoky Mountain views. It’s one of the best ways to feel like you’re in a Swiss Alps dwelling without leaving the U.S. or handing over a passport. Also, cabin rentals are just plain fun! You’ll find secluded mountainside cabin rentals, sometimes called chalets, romantic honeymoon […]

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Gatlinburg Cityscape

10 Best Resorts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Whether you’re traveling to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for outdoor adventures, a romantic getaway, family-friendly entertainment, or relaxation and scenic vistas (or simply because you love Dolly Parton – it’s okay, we all love her), you’ll find resorts for all interests. There are even resorts with spas and indoor water park access if you need to accommodate […]

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Nashville, Tennessee, USA Skyline Aerial

20 Best Restaurants in Downtown Nashville (+ Bonuses!)

If you’re planning a weekend getaway or vacation to Nashville and working on the all-important (some might say most important) aspect of where to chow down, drink up, and otherwise stuff yourself silly, you’ve boot-scooted to the right place. One thing that draws travelers to Music City more than the music and the Grand Ole […]

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Downtown Nashville, Tennessee skyline

20 Best Hotels in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is a vibrant destination where visitors worldwide see the hometown of country music and the birthplace of bluegrass. Known for its thriving rock and pop scene, the community also has deep roots jazz, as well as R&B. It’s fair to say that most genres of popular music of the late 20th and early 21st […]

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Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee Aerial View

22 Best Things to Do in Knoxville, Tennessee

People flock to Knoxville, Tennessee, for its southern hospitality, outdoor attractions, fine dining, and killer beer scene. From die-hard college football fans (Go Vols!) to its iconic Southern food (the BBQ can’t be missed), Knoxville offers a unique experience that can’t be described; it has to be witnessed firsthand. If you’re hunting for an outdoor […]

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Downtown Nashville aerial view

23 Best Bars in Nashville, Tennessee

Known worldwide as Music City, Nashville is one big, beautiful collage of live country music, cold beer, and Southern hospitality. Nashville has so many great bars that it’s not uncommon for first-timers to feel a little overwhelmed. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best bars in Nashville, from local honky tonks to celebrity-owned […]

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Nashville, Tennessee Scenery

Where to Stay in Nashville: 10 Best Areas & Neighborhoods

From its humble beginnings as a rural military fort in the 1700s to one of the top tourist spots in the United States today, Nashville, Tennessee, offers visitors a unique array of activities. Called “Music City,” Nashville is one of the best destinations for country music fans and travelers interested in early America’s fascinating and […]

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Gatlinburg Cityscape

Where to Stay in Gatlinburg, Tennessee: 3 Best Areas

Located in eastern Tennessee along the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is a vacation destination for everyone. Near Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg is the perfect place to go hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, adventuring in Ober Gatlinburg, or sightseeing in town. Even if you don’t plan on visiting the national park, many of Gatlinburg’s […]

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