8 days in Tennessee Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Thu): examine the collection at Graceland. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Fri): make a trip to Beale Street, steep yourself in history at National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, steep yourself in history at Sun Studio, then steep yourself in history at The Peabody Ducks, and finally look for gifts at Lansky.

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New York City to Memphis is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Memphis. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from New York City in June: high temperatures in Memphis hover around 89°F and lows are around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Nashville.

On the 19th (Sat), get engrossed in the history 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. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a stroll through Downtown Nashville, then explore the galleries of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Downtown Presbyterian Church.

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Traveling by car from Memphis to Nashville takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Nashville can reach 88°F, while at night they dip to 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can drive to Gatlinburg.

Gatlinburg is known for breweries & distilleries, wineries, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company, take in the dramatic scenery at Ramsey Cascades, learn about winemaking at Tennessee Homemade Wines, and walk around Chimneys Picnic Area.

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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 moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. In June, daytime highs in Gatlinburg are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.