19 days in Tennessee Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Tennessee travel route planner
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Memphis
— 3 nights
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Nashville
— 5 nights
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Lynchburg
— 1 night
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Chattanooga
— 3 nights
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Gatlinburg
— 4 nights
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Knoxville
— 2 nights
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Memphis — 3 nights

Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll

Shop till you drop at Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Covington's Historic Square. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sun Studio and The Peabody Ducks. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, admire the masterpieces at Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, see the interesting displays at Graceland, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Memphis trip itinerary builder app.

Milan, Italy to Memphis is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Milan to Memphis due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Milan in September, expect Memphis to be a bit warmer, temps between 36°C and 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Nashville.
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Historic Sites · Museums · Shopping · Zoos & Aquariums
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Nashville — 5 nights

Music City U.S.A.

Head to Country View Market and Gallery 202for plenty of shopping. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Andrew Jackson's Hermitage. Venture out of the city with trips to Spring Hill Antique Mall (in Spring Hill), Franklin (The Copper Fox Gallery & David Arms) and Silver Ridge Pottery (in Lebanon). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Lotz House Museum, see the interesting displays at The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe, stop by Downtown Nashville, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Mary's of the Seven Sorrow Catholic Church.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Nashville itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Memphis to Nashville takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Memphis in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Nashville, with lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can drive to Lynchburg.
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Museums · Shopping · Historic Sites · Neighborhoods
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Lynchburg — 1 night

On the 17th (Sun), sample the fine beverages at Cave Spring Hollow, make a trip to Diamond Gusset Jean Company, explore the different monuments and memorials at Lynchburg City Cemetery, then learn about winemaking at Lynchburg Winery, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Lynchburg Distillery American Craft Distillers of Lynchburg, and finally stop by Lynchburg Hardware and General Store.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Lynchburg online trip planner.

Traveling by car from Nashville to Lynchburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, daily temperatures in Lynchburg can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to drive to Chattanooga.
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Breweries & Distilleries · Shopping · Historic Sites · Wineries

Chattanooga — 3 nights

Dynamo of Dixie

For shopping fun, head to Lodge Factory Store or Knitting Mill Antiques. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like In-Town Gallery and Point Park - Lookout Mountain Battlefields. When in Chattanooga, make a side trip to see River Rafting & Tubing in Ocoee, approximately Ocoee away. There's still lots to do: take in the exciting artwork at Hart Gallery Tennessee, get a taste of the local shopping with River Gallery, buy something for everyone on your list at Hamilton Place Mall, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery.

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Getting from Lynchburg to Chattanooga by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Lynchburg to Chattanooga is 1 hour. Traveling from Lynchburg in September, plan for a bit warmer nights in Chattanooga, with lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can go by car to Gatlinburg.
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Gatlinburg — 4 nights

The Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Fowler's Clay Works and Tennessee Cider Company. For shopping fun, head to The Old Mill Candy Kitchen or Tanger Outlets Sevierville. And it doesn't end there: sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company, take in the exciting artwork at A. Jann Peitso, art!, see the interesting displays at Titanic Museum Attraction, and do a tasting at Tennessee Homemade Wines.

To find where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Gatlinburg trip planner.

Drive from Chattanooga to Gatlinburg in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in September, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can drive to Knoxville.
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Knoxville — 2 nights

Marble City

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): look for gifts at Smoky Mountain Knife Works, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then browse the different shops at Turkey Creek.

To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Knoxville online journey maker.

Drive from Gatlinburg to Knoxville in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Shopping · Museums · Spas
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Tennessee travel guide

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Distilleries · Specialty Museums · Historic Sites
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.
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