60 days in Tennessee Itinerary

Johnson City is a city in Washington, Carter, and Sullivan counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee, with most of the city being in Washington County. Explore Johnson City's surroundings by going to Laurel Run Park (in Church Hill), Greeneville Antique Market (in Greeneville) and Abingdon Olive Oil Company (in Kingsport). And it doesn't end there: sample the fine beverages at Tennessee Hills Distillery, examine the collection at East Tennessee State University and General Shale Natural History Museum, walk around Founders Park, and relax and rejuvenate at Austin Springs Spa & Salon.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Johnson City route planning site.

Kingsport to Johnson City is an approximately half hour car ride. In February, daytime highs in Johnson City are 51°F, while nighttime lows are 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Gatlinburg.

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: Sevierville (Tennessee Legend Distillery - Newport Hwy & Sevier Distilling Company). Pack the 28th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Next up on the itinerary: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Sugarlands Distilling Company, learn about winemaking at Mill Bridge Winery, and meet the residents at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Gatlinburg trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Johnson City to Gatlinburg takes 2 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 52°F, and evening lows to 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Knoxville.

A gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Knoxville embraces music culture.

Venture out of the city with trips to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking & Look Rock Tower), Maryville (Lambert Acres Golf Course & Bluetick Brewery) and The Winery at Seven Springs Farm (in Maynardville). There's still lots to do: admire the sheer force of Bald River Falls, learn about winemaking at Eagle Springs Winery, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and stroll around Adair Park.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Knoxville travel route planner.

Getting from Gatlinburg to Knoxville by car takes about 1.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Knoxville can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Cookeville.

Cookeville is a city in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Cookeville: Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park (in Pall Mall), Jamestown (Highland Manor Winery & Pickett CCC Memorial State Park) and Crossville (Homesteads Tower Museum, Chestnut Hill Winery, &more). There's lots more to do: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tennessee Legend Distillery, sample the tasty concoctions at Red Silo Brewing Company, look for gifts at Old Mill Camp and General Store, and don't miss a visit to Northfield Vineyards Winery.

For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Cookeville holiday planner.

You can drive from Knoxville to Cookeville in 2 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Knoxville to Cookeville. Traveling from Knoxville in March, Cookeville is a bit cooler at night with lows of 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can drive to Nashville.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nashville: Murfreesboro (Bradley Academy Museum & Stones River Greenway), Franklin (Mantra Artisan Ales, Leiper's Fork Distillery, &more) and Charlie Daniels Park (in Mount Juliet). The adventure continues: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery, steep yourself in history at Lotz House Museum, admire the natural beauty at Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens, and examine the collection at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Nashville trip planner.

You can drive from Cookeville to Nashville in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in March, and nighttime lows around 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can go by car 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.

Take a break from Memphis with a short trip to Collierville TN Historic District in Collierville, about 36 minutes away. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Graceland, get to know the resident critters at Memphis Zoo, steep yourself in history at Sun Studio, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Memphis trip itinerary builder app.

Traveling by car from Nashville to Memphis takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Memphis are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Jackson.

Jackson is the county seat of Madison County, Tennessee. Venture out of the city with trips to Shiloh National Military Park (in Shiloh), Full Throttle Sloonshine Distillery (in Trimble) and Reelfoot Lake State Park (in Tiptonville). Next up on the itinerary: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Samuel T Bryant Distillery, examine the collection at Rusty's TV and Movie Car Museum, get engrossed in the history at International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame and Museum, and do a tasting at Century Farm Winery.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Jackson trip planning site.

You can drive from Memphis to Jackson in 1.5 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Memphis in April since evenings lows in Jackson dip to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Chattanooga side-trips: Imagination Station and Pavilion (in Collegedale), Grundy Forest Natural Area (in Tracy City) and University of the South (in Sewanee). There's lots more to do: learn the secrets of beer at Chatt Taste Food Tours, stroll the grounds of Chattanooga National Cemetery, Head underground at Ruby Falls, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Chattanooga attractions planning app.

Getting from Jackson to Chattanooga by car takes about 4 hours. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In April, daily temperatures in Chattanooga can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive back home.