10 days in Tennessee Itinerary

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Franklin Farmers Market and Opry Mills. The adventure continues: see a show at Grand Ole Opry, see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, look for gifts at Gruhn Guitars, and get engrossed in the history at The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe.

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New Orleans to Nashville is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from New Orleans in June, expect little chillier with lows of 67°F in Nashville. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Chattanooga.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): look for gifts at Rocket Fizz, then admire the sheer force of Ruby Falls, then browse the different shops at Hamilton Place Mall, and finally stop by McKay's.

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You can drive from Nashville to Chattanooga in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Nashville to Chattanooga. In June, daily temperatures in Chattanooga can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can go by car to Gatlinburg.

Head to Fowler's Clay Works and More Than A Candlefor some retail therapy. Step out of the city life by going to Cades Cove and Mount LeConte. There's much more to do: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Sugarlands Distilling Company, hike along Alum Cave Trail, stroll through Chimney Tops Trail, and identify plant and animal life at Roaring Fork.

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Drive from Chattanooga to Gatlinburg in 3 hours. June in Gatlinburg sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Memphis.

On the 9th (Fri), look for gifts at Burke's Book Store, then look for gifts at Dinstuhl's Fine Candy Company, Inc., then don't miss a visit to Crystal Shrine Grotto, and finally explore the galleries of Graceland. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Sat): appreciate the extensive heritage of Beale Street, stop by Lansky, look for gifts at Memphis Music, look for gifts at A. Schwab, then steep yourself in history at National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, and finally steep yourself in history at Sun Studio.

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Getting from Gatlinburg to Memphis by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and subway. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Gatlinburg to Memphis. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in June, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can fly back home.