22 days in Tennessee Itinerary

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Venture out of the city with trips to Stones River National Battlefield (in Murfreesboro) and Leiper's Fork Distillery (in Franklin). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, see a show at Grand Ole Opry, steep yourself in history at Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, and admire the natural beauty at Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens.

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Recife, Brazil to Nashville is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Recife to Nashville, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Recife in December: high temperatures in Nashville hover around 13°C and lows are around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can drive to Chattanooga.

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.

Chattanooga is known for nature, zoos & aquariums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: savor the flavors at Chatt Taste Food Tours, visit Bluff View Art District, meet the residents at Tennessee Aquarium, and take in the dramatic scenery at Ruby Falls.

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Drive from Nashville to Chattanooga in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Nashville to Chattanooga. In January, daytime highs in Chattanooga are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can go by car to Jonesborough.

Jonesborough is a town in, and the county seat of, Washington County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. On the 9th (Mon), relax and rejuvenate at Austin Springs Spa & Salon, sample the fine beverages at East Tennessee Distillery, look for gifts at Olive Oil Divine, get engrossed in the history at Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum, then steep yourself in history at Christopher Taylor House, and finally sample the fine beverages at Tennessee Hills Distillery.

For photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Jonesborough tour planning site.

Traveling by car from Chattanooga to Jonesborough takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Chattanooga in January, plan for slightly colder nights in Jonesborough, with lows around -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Pigeon Forge.

A tiny town with big tourist appeal, Pigeon Forge bills itself as the "Center of Fun in the Smokies." Just a short drive from the national park protecting the diverse plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains, the town features numerous places to visit, such as bars, restaurants, cafes, theaters, and shops.

Take a break from Pigeon Forge with a short trip to Ramsey Cascades in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 32 minutes away. Pack the 13th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Next up on the itinerary: sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company, learn about winemaking at Mill Bridge Winery, make a splash at Dollywood, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Pigeon Forge trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Jonesborough to Pigeon Forge in 2 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Memphis.

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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Memphis: Jackson (Century Farm Winery, Samuel T Bryant Distillery, &more). The adventure continues: make a trip to Graceland, steep yourself in history at The Peabody Ducks, appreciate the extensive heritage of Beale Street, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Memphis Zoo.

For where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Memphis trip planner.

Fly from Pigeon Forge to Memphis in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and subway. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Pigeon Forge to Memphis. In January, daytime highs in Memphis are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.