17 days in Tennessee Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Tennessee trip planner
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Memphis
— 7 nights
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Chattanooga
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Nashville — 4 nights

Music City U.S.A.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Nashville Mural Tours as well as Nashville Zoo. It doesn't end there: admire the majestic nature at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Nashville trip planner.
Charlotte to Nashville is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Charlotte, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Nashville, ranging from highs of 53°F to lows of 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can drive to Memphis.
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To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Nashville trip planner.
Charlotte to Nashville is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Charlotte, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Nashville, ranging from highs of 53°F to lows of 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can drive to Memphis.
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Memphis — 7 nights
Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll
You've added Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid, Southland Casino Hotel, The Peabody Ducks, and other attractions to your itinerary.
To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Memphis planner.
You can drive from Nashville to Memphis in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 38°F. On the 28th (Wed), you're off to Chattanooga.
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To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Memphis planner.
You can drive from Nashville to Memphis in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 38°F. On the 28th (Wed), you're off to Chattanooga.
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Chattanooga — 5 nights

Dynamo of Dixie
You've added Rock City, Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, Battles for Chattanooga, and other attractions to your itinerary. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Bluff View Art District and McKay's. There's more to do: trek along Tennessee Riverpark.
To find photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Chattanooga trip planner.
Drive from Memphis to Chattanooga in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Memphis to Chattanooga due to the time zone difference. In December, daytime highs in Chattanooga are 56°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can fly back home.
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To find photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Chattanooga trip planner.
Drive from Memphis to Chattanooga in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Memphis to Chattanooga due to the time zone difference. In December, daytime highs in Chattanooga are 56°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can fly back home.
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Tennessee travel guide
The Volunteer State
Divided by law, geography, and custom into three major regions, represented by the three stars on state's flag, Tennessee boasts a distinctive musical heritage that includes elements of bluegrass, country-western, and blues. With a countryside as diverse as its people, Tennessee includes landscapes ranging from a mountainous region in the east to the lowlands of the west, with gently rolling hills in the middle. For a well-rounded vacation, you can hike remote mountain trails in the morning and explore the crowded bars of Nashville in the evening. Visit the urban attractions, such as Elvis Presley's former residence in Memphis, but don't miss a chance to spend some time in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, situated in the eastern part of the state.