20 days in Tennessee Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Tennessee trip planner
Start: Atlanta
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Gatlinburg
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Chattanooga
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Nashville
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Memphis
— 5 nights
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End: Atlanta
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Gatlinburg — 5 nights
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The Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains
Nestled in the lush, wooded forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s premier mountain resort destination.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gatlinburg: Hartford (Zipline, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 30th (Sun) at Dollywood. Pack the 4th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at The Island in Pigeon Forge. The adventure continues: sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company, hike along Alum Cave Trail, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and stroll around Chimneys Picnic Area.
For ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Gatlinburg journey builder.
Atlanta to Gatlinburg is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of subway, bus, and car. In July, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 69°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can go by car to Chattanooga.
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Chattanooga — 5 nights
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Dynamo of Dixie
Once saddled with the reputation of being one of the country's dirtiest cities, Chattanooga now boasts a pedestrian-friendly downtown with a network of leafy waterfront trails and free electric shuttles.Venture out of the city with trips to University of the South (in Sewanee), Bald River Falls (in Tellico Plains) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Ocoee). The adventure continues: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Tennessee Aquarium, snap pictures at Walnut Street Bridge, take a peaceful walk through Grundy Forest Natural Area, and learn the secrets of beer at Chatt Taste Food Tours.
To see photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Chattanooga trip planner.
Getting from Gatlinburg to Chattanooga by car takes about 3 hours. August in Chattanooga sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 70°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to drive to Nashville.
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Nashville — 4 nights
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Music City U.S.A.
Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.Nashville is known for nightlife, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, admire the natural beauty at Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens, look for gifts at Smith Creek Moonshine, and steep yourself in history at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage.
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Drive from Chattanooga to Nashville in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In August in Nashville, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 69°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can go by car to Memphis.
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Memphis — 5 nights
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Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll
The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.Change things up with a short trip to Sheffield Antiques Mall in Collierville (about 40 minutes away). There's much more to do: explore the galleries of Graceland, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, don't miss a visit to The Peabody Ducks, and contemplate the long history of Sun Studio.
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Drive from Nashville to Memphis in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.
