2016 may have been a crazy bit of a year – full of extremes and all sorts of confusion from one side of the country to another – but 2017 is a whole new slate. How better to start over than create a whole list of Tennessee resolutions? We have almost thirty to get you started!
- Point Park - Chattanooga
Garnet J - Flickr As a facet of the Chattanooga National Military Park, Point Park can be reached by taking Lookout Mountain’s Incline Railway, the steepest railway in America.
- The RC Cola & Moon Pie Festival - Bell Buckle
Jimmy Emerson, DVM - Flickr The tiny city of Bell Buckle is best known for their RC Cola & Moon Pie Festival, a summer get-together that draws tourists from all over the state.
- The Ryman Auditorium - Nashville
Reading Tom - Flickr The Mother Church of country music boasts one of the most well-known venues in the country. The acoustics are fantastic, and the history runs real deep.
- The Cotton Museum - Memphis
Memphis CVB - Flickr Located at 65 Union Avenue, the Cotton Museum is based on the property of the former Memphis Cotton Exchange. It’s a deep dive into Tennessee history that will only serve to intensify your love of our great state.
- The Tennessee State Capitol - Nashville
no22a - Flickr The Capitol building was built in 1859, and there are quite a few monuments scattered across the grounds. It was modeled by the famed William Strickland
- The Knoxville Zoo - Knoxville
The_Gut - Flickr Known as one of the best zoos in the country, The Knoxville Zoo covers 53 acres and boasts over 800 animals.
- Shelby Farms - Memphis
Noel Pennington - Flickr As the largest urban park in the United States, Shelby Farms has a lot to be proud of. It’s actually FIVE times the size of Central Park, with over 20 bodies of water and miles of trail, plus the Woodland Discover playground which is REAL popular with the kiddos. With 120 acres of off-leash areas, it’s also perfect for (wo)man’s best friend.
- The National Civil Rights Museum - Memphis
Brent Moore - Flickr Located in the notorious Lorraine Motel, this Memphis peek back in time gives you a realistic look at the Civil Rights Movement.
- Ruby Falls - Chattanooga
Basheer Tome - Flickr With a 145-foot waterfall over 1,000 feet below the surface, Ruby Falls is a place of extreme wonder and awe.
- The Cherohala Skyway - Various
Doug Bradley - Flickr One of the best known scenic byways in the United States, Cherohala Skyway runs from Tellico Plains, Tennessee to Robbinsville, North Carolina.
- Reelfoot Lake State Park - Tiptonville
Guillame Capton - Flickr Created by a series of earthquakes in the early 19th century, Reelfoot Lake has a solid foot in our history and the strange wonder of the earth’s power.
- The Natchez-Trace - Various
Scott Lipsey - Flickr Running hundreds of miles from the heart of Tennessee into Mississippi, the Natchez-Trace is a road perfect for biking or driving down, country music playing and a cup of something warm in hand.
- The Loveless Café - Nashville
Natalie Curtiss - Flickr The Loveless Cafe has come to represent Southern culture here in Tennessee. It may be a bit of a solid tourist draw, but you simply can’t miss out.
- Graceland - Memphis
Thomas Hawk - Flickr The historic home of Elvis Presley, Graceland has taken on a life of its own in music history. You can find it at 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard.
- Watauga Lake - Butler
Brent Moore - Flickr This gorgeous East Tennessee gem is protected by the state and proffers one of the most beautiful hideaways in the state. You’ll have to look at their cabins for rent!
- The Secret City - Oak Ridge
Joel Kramer - Flickr Famed for its involvement in World War Two, the Secret City in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is a place you REALLY need to visit - it had a huge impact on the United States, and of course - Tennessee.
- The Dragon - Various
William Klos - Flickr Known as one of the most adventurous roadways in the world, The Dragon snakes its way through the Great Smoky Mountains and calls to adventure seekers from around the world.
- Frozen Head State Park
Tim Mowrer - Flickr Frozen Head, well. It’s simply one of the most beautiful parks in the state and you have to visit. End of story.
- The Tennessee Aquarium - Chattanooga
Kevin T. Quinn - Flickr As one of the largest freshwater aquariums in the entire WORLD, the Tennessee Aquarium has more than 12,000 animals on display for educational purposes.
- Savage Gulf - Chattanooga Area
Michael Hicks - Flickr Savage Gulf proffers some of the best camping for you outdoorsy folks, and hikes that sit on the more difficult side of the ratings scale. It’s a challenge worth taking!
- The Jack Daniel’s Distillery - Lynchburg
James Arnott - Flickr You can take the visit at 133 Lynchburg Hwy, but there’s no drinkin’ on the premises! Strangely enough, Lynchburg is in a dry county.
- The Bell Witch Cave - Adams
Cameron Daigle - Flickr Known as one of the most haunted places in the United States, taking a tour of the Bell Witch Cave may just give you the fright of your life.
- The Lost Sea - Sweetwater
Brent Moore - Flickr As one of the largest underground lakes in the world, The Lost Sea proffers glass boat tours that allow you to see deep to the bottom of the underground pool.
- The Pyramid - Memphis
Bob Marquart - Flickr The Pyramid is one of the quirkiest pieces of architectures in Memphis - and it houses a Bass Pro Shop. #worthit
- Radnor Lake - Brentwood
Michael Hicks - Flickr Located just outside of Nashville, Radnor Lake is a gem for those of you looking to clear your head after a long day at work. Plus, the lake loop is the perfect length - not too long, not too short.
- Cades Cove - Great Smoky Mountain National Park
turcottes78 - Flickr One of the most visited spots in the Great Smoky Mountains, Cades Cove is perfect for a quiet afternoon to yourself or out with the littles - this is a place that truly reflects the beauty of our great state.
We’re also known for one of the best restaurants in the world – who knew?!
Garnet J - Flickr
As a facet of the Chattanooga National Military Park, Point Park can be reached by taking Lookout Mountain’s Incline Railway, the steepest railway in America.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM - Flickr
The tiny city of Bell Buckle is best known for their RC Cola & Moon Pie Festival, a summer get-together that draws tourists from all over the state.
Reading Tom - Flickr
The Mother Church of country music boasts one of the most well-known venues in the country. The acoustics are fantastic, and the history runs real deep.
Memphis CVB - Flickr
Located at 65 Union Avenue, the Cotton Museum is based on the property of the former Memphis Cotton Exchange. It’s a deep dive into Tennessee history that will only serve to intensify your love of our great state.
no22a - Flickr
The Capitol building was built in 1859, and there are quite a few monuments scattered across the grounds. It was modeled by the famed William Strickland
The_Gut - Flickr
Known as one of the best zoos in the country, The Knoxville Zoo covers 53 acres and boasts over 800 animals.
Noel Pennington - Flickr
As the largest urban park in the United States, Shelby Farms has a lot to be proud of. It’s actually FIVE times the size of Central Park, with over 20 bodies of water and miles of trail, plus the Woodland Discover playground which is REAL popular with the kiddos. With 120 acres of off-leash areas, it’s also perfect for (wo)man’s best friend.
Brent Moore - Flickr
Located in the notorious Lorraine Motel, this Memphis peek back in time gives you a realistic look at the Civil Rights Movement.
Basheer Tome - Flickr
With a 145-foot waterfall over 1,000 feet below the surface, Ruby Falls is a place of extreme wonder and awe.
Doug Bradley - Flickr
One of the best known scenic byways in the United States, Cherohala Skyway runs from Tellico Plains, Tennessee to Robbinsville, North Carolina.
Guillame Capton - Flickr
Created by a series of earthquakes in the early 19th century, Reelfoot Lake has a solid foot in our history and the strange wonder of the earth’s power.
Scott Lipsey - Flickr
Running hundreds of miles from the heart of Tennessee into Mississippi, the Natchez-Trace is a road perfect for biking or driving down, country music playing and a cup of something warm in hand.
Natalie Curtiss - Flickr
The Loveless Cafe has come to represent Southern culture here in Tennessee. It may be a bit of a solid tourist draw, but you simply can’t miss out.
Thomas Hawk - Flickr
The historic home of Elvis Presley, Graceland has taken on a life of its own in music history. You can find it at 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard.
This gorgeous East Tennessee gem is protected by the state and proffers one of the most beautiful hideaways in the state. You’ll have to look at their cabins for rent!
Joel Kramer - Flickr
Famed for its involvement in World War Two, the Secret City in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is a place you REALLY need to visit - it had a huge impact on the United States, and of course - Tennessee.
William Klos - Flickr
Known as one of the most adventurous roadways in the world, The Dragon snakes its way through the Great Smoky Mountains and calls to adventure seekers from around the world.
Tim Mowrer - Flickr
Frozen Head, well. It’s simply one of the most beautiful parks in the state and you have to visit. End of story.
Kevin T. Quinn - Flickr
As one of the largest freshwater aquariums in the entire WORLD, the Tennessee Aquarium has more than 12,000 animals on display for educational purposes.
Michael Hicks - Flickr
Savage Gulf proffers some of the best camping for you outdoorsy folks, and hikes that sit on the more difficult side of the ratings scale. It’s a challenge worth taking!
James Arnott - Flickr
You can take the visit at 133 Lynchburg Hwy, but there’s no drinkin’ on the premises! Strangely enough, Lynchburg is in a dry county.
Cameron Daigle - Flickr
Known as one of the most haunted places in the United States, taking a tour of the Bell Witch Cave may just give you the fright of your life.
As one of the largest underground lakes in the world, The Lost Sea proffers glass boat tours that allow you to see deep to the bottom of the underground pool.
Bob Marquart - Flickr
The Pyramid is one of the quirkiest pieces of architectures in Memphis - and it houses a Bass Pro Shop. #worthit
Located just outside of Nashville, Radnor Lake is a gem for those of you looking to clear your head after a long day at work. Plus, the lake loop is the perfect length - not too long, not too short.
turcottes78 - Flickr
One of the most visited spots in the Great Smoky Mountains, Cades Cove is perfect for a quiet afternoon to yourself or out with the littles - this is a place that truly reflects the beauty of our great state.
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