8 days in Tennessee Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Graceland. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sat): get to know the fascinating history of Beale Street, contemplate the long history of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, then steep yourself in history at Sun Studio, then make a trip to The Peabody Ducks, and finally stop by Lansky.

For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Memphis trip planning website.

New York City to Memphis is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City to Memphis, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from New York City in April: high temperatures in Memphis hover around 73°F and lows are around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can drive to Nashville.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): see the interesting displays at The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe, then examine the collection at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, then steep yourself in history at Lotz House Museum, and finally see a show at Grand Ole Opry. On your second day here, wander the streets of Downtown Nashville, then contemplate the long history of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Downtown Presbyterian Church.

Before you visit Nashville, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can drive from Memphis to Nashville in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Nashville can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Gatlinburg.

Gatlinburg is known for breweries & distilleries, wineries, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a splash at Dollywood, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, take a memorable drive along Little River Road, and admire the sheer force of Ramsey Cascades.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Gatlinburg trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Nashville to Gatlinburg in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus, subway, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Nashville to Gatlinburg is 1 hour. May in Gatlinburg sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 57°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.