8 days in Tennessee Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): steep yourself in history at National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, then contemplate the long history of The Peabody Ducks, and finally look for gifts at Lansky. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Sat): examine the collection at Graceland and then get to know the resident critters at Memphis Zoo.

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Detroit to Memphis is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Detroit in March, plan for much warmer days in Memphis, with highs around 63°F, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Nashville.

Nashville is known for nightlife, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, get a taste of the local shopping with Smith Creek Moonshine, visit Downtown Nashville, and see a show at Grand Ole Opry.

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You can drive from Memphis to Nashville in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in March, and nighttime lows around 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Gatlinburg.

When in Gatlinburg, make a side trip to see Sevier Distilling Company in Sevierville, approximately Sevierville away. And it doesn't end there: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Sugarlands Distilling Company, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, do a tasting at Tennessee Homemade Wines, and admire all the interesting features of Little River Road.

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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 when traveling from Nashville to Gatlinburg is 1 hour. In March, daytime highs in Gatlinburg are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.