WHAT TO SEE IN TENNESSEE

• Nashville: they call Nashville “Music City” for good reason. Few other cities in America have produced such pedigree as this buzzing musical city, home to the Country Music Hall of Fame and the legendary Opryland. The live music scene in Nashville is extraordinary, and reason enough for an extended stay. Bars like the Bluebird Café and the entire strip of lower Broadway (known as Honky-tonk Row) overflow with music lovers every night of the week.
• Belle Meade Plantation: built in 1853, this beautiful Tennessee plantation was one of the South’s greatest horse stud farms during its heyday. Today, the massive Greek Revival mansion has been lovingly restored to its 19th-century splendor, both inside and out. Guided tours, which change seasonally, are led by costumed docents who bring the place to life. This is one of the finest sites in the state to experience the wealth of the 1800s.
• Memphis: the birthplace of rock and roll, blues, and soul music offers a nice balance to the country flavor in Nashville. Set along the mighty Mississippi River, Memphis is a fun city to spend a few days in. Tour Elvis’s home in Graceland, catch hot live music along Beale Street and experience the grandeur that persisted before the Civil War at the Hunt-Phelan Mansion. The food in Memphis is also divine – pure southern goodness with no holding back on the calories.
• Graceland: whether you’re an Elvis Presley fan or not, a trip to Graceland is quite the experience. The legions of die-hard Elvis devotees create a wonderfully entertaining scene, and the mansion itself is nothing short of pure superstar whimsy. From Elvis’s famed Jungle Room to a small museum displaying his most personal relics, there is a lot for fans at this massive property, which is more theme park than a historic house.
• National Civil Rights Museum: the great Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated in Memphis at the Lorraine Motel on April 4, 1968. The motel was saved from condemnation and transformed into this impressive museum dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement. Life-size dioramas depict all the major events in the timeline of the movement, and multimedia exhibitions trace the history of African Americans from the days of slavery into the modern era. It’s a truly fascinating and thought-provoking place in Tennessee.
• Pigeon Forge: a fantastic home base for exploring the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is Pigeon Forge. It’s a major tourist town, ideally situated near all kinds of interesting attractions like Dollywood, the town of Gatlinburg, and the myriad natural wonders of the Smokies. Amusement parks, more than 40 official attractions, dinner theaters, and all kinds of southern-flavored entertainment make this town very popular during the tourism season.
• Chattanooga: Chattanooga is a real up-and-coming travel destination in Tennessee. Once written off as a dirty, dull industrial pit, the city has reinvented itself in recent years as an eclectic outdoorsy city with a lively cultural edge. The Bluff View Art District confirms that Chattanooga has creative inclinations, while the Battles for Chattanooga Museum showcases the fascinating Civil War heritage that played out here. Other top attractions include the Tennessee Aquarium and the historic Incline Railway. There is plenty to do here, especially for those who like a little outdoor recreation with their urban fun.

WHEN TO GO TO TENNESSEE

The best period to visit Tennessee is from May to September.

In general, Tennessee enjoys a fairly mild and humid climate. Winters don’t get too cold, although summers tend to be rather hot and sweaty. Precipitation falls evenly throughout the year, usually as rain with the occasional ice storm in winter. In the far eastern side of Tennessee, where the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains begin, the weather is cooler than in the rest of the state.

Summers are warm in Tennessee, with daytime highs averaging around 90°F between June and August. Add to this a solid dose of high humidity and the air starts to feel more like 100°F. It’s not particularly comfortable in summer, but this is when most people get out and enjoy the mountains and rivers. Except for in the mountainous east, Tennessee’s winters are pretty mild. Between December and February, the daytime highs hover around 50°F, dropping off to around freezing at night. It doesn’t snow much except for in the Appalachians, and even then it’s often in the form of sleet and ice.

WHAT TO DO IN TENNESSEE

Discover the music stars of tomorrow

We’re well aware that drinking around Broadway has become more about navigating screaming bachelorette parties than hearing any actual music. Even so, the crowds haven’t changed the fact that you can walk into a deserted dive bar on a Monday in Nashville and hear someone who could make a pretty good run on “American Idol.” You’ll likely need to leave the neon canyons of Broadway to see the best of them, though. Spots like Basement East in Five Points and Jack White’s Blue Room live off the strip for a reason. Nashville still has its creative soul if you know where to look, and finding it is really a special type of Tennessee thrill.

Following is a list of typical festivals and celebrations of Tennessee.

• Tin Pan South: this five-day Tennessee extravaganza of songwriting and singing takes place in March each year in the music-happy city of Nashville. Every venue and every genre of music is covered extensively during the festival, as dozens of musicians, both famous and aspiring, come to town to perform and share their love of music.
• River City Brewer’s Festival: Memphis turns on the taps and lets the craft beer flow at its pleasant Handy Park each March for a long weekend of beer enjoyment. Every year, around 75 different breweries from around the country converge on downtown Memphis for this popular event that kicks off the spring season. The park is located right off of Beale Street, ensuring the party always spills over into the bars for live music and after-hours drinking.
• Beale Street Musical Festival: kicking off the incredibly popular month of May in Memphis is this red hot music event. It runs for three days at the end of April, featuring some of the best bands on the market, playing four different stages within Tom Lee Park. Sitting on the banks of the Mississippi River watching legendary musicians is the ideal way to ring in the spring season.
• Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival: evoking lost memories of Woodstock, this annual music festival is held on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, attracting hundreds of thousands of people and a strong line-up of the hottest bands around to Tennessee. The mix of music runs from electronic to alternative rock, supported by a beer festival, comedy club, theater, and other fun artsy features. This is one of the country’s top music festivals, held every June.
• Riverbend Festival: Chattanooga’s big event happens each June, when a half million people crowd into the city’s riverside park for nine days of incredible live music. They need six stages to handle the 100 or so artists who play, and the schedule runs solid from morning to night. This is one of the premier music festivals of the year in Tennessee.
• Tennessee State Fair: the Tennessee state fair is the highlight for many folks here. The State Fairgrounds outside of Nashville hosts a 10-day jamboree of music, carnival rides, unhealthy food, and endless family fun every September. Tennessee does a superb state fair, so be sure and spend a day mingling with the locals and enjoying a memorable time with the family.

HOW TO REACH AND TRAVEL THROUGH TENNESSEE

While there are very good air connections in all of Tennessee’s major cities, moving around the state is limited to Greyhound buses and private vehicles. Most visitors who plan to do any kind of sightseeing here rent a car during their stay. Interstate 40 runs straight across Tennessee from east to west, providing fast and easy access to all the main destinations. Rental car agencies have offices in all of the airports as well as the downtown areas of most towns of note. As a bonus, the driving here is incredibly scenic, even along Interstate 40 as it cuts through the lush Tennessee River Valley.

The only Tennessee city serviced by Amtrak trains is Memphis. It lies along the popular City of New Orleans line that runs between Chicago and New Orleans. The train is a fantastic way to get to Memphis from either direction, as the seats are comfortable and the scenery enchanting. Fares are little cheaper than a quick regional flight, however, so the train is only recommended for travelers with plenty of time to spare.

The cheapest and easiest way to move between towns in Tennessee is by Greyhound bus or MegaBus. Greyhound is the best choice for reaching the state from far away, while MegaBus offers only a regional service. Both are cheap and reasonably comfortable.

Main airports are:

• Memphis International Airport
• Nashville International Airport

GENERAL INFORMATION ON TENNESSEE

health tips & vaccination: none

local currency: US Dollar

local time zone: GMT-6,-5 (-5,-4)

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WHAT TO DO IN TENNESSEE

Typical food in Tennessee

• Sweet tea
• Cola and Moon Pie
• Tennessee tradition
• Country ham
• Fried catfish
• Stack cake
• Tomatoes
• Memphis Ribs & Pulled Pork
• Tennessee Whiskey
• Fried Pickles
• Sweet Potato Fries
• Barbecue
• Cornbread
• Mac ‘n Cheese
• Banana Pudding
• Hot Fried Chicken
• Biscuits and Gravy
• Fried Pies
• Moon Pies
• Stack Cake
• Baked Beans
• Fudge Pie
• Doodle Soup
• Deep-Fried Burger
• Hot Chicken Sandwich

Souvenirs from Tennessee

• Wine and whiskey
• Moon pies
• Marinades

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