Picturesque Holiday Card Photoshoot Locations in Tennessee

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Holiday Photo Shoot Locations in Gatlinburg & East Tennessee
Where to Take Family Photos in Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Family Christmas Photoshoot Locations in Memphis and West Tennessee
 

With some of the most stunning mountain views in the whole country, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an ideal spot for taking your family photos. With numerous scenic overlooks scattered throughout the park, as well as a variety of hiking trails, you’ll have quite a few breathtaking views to use behind your shot. In every season, there are plenty of beautiful family Christmas photo shoot ideas throughout the park which will surely stand out on your holiday card.

Lookout Mountain - Chattanooga

Rising over 2,000 feet above sea level and overlooking Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain is home to some of the best views in the “Scenic City”. Several fantastic attractions like Ruby Falls, Rock City, and Incline Railway provide some great spots and opportunities to take family holiday card photos, whether that is high above on Lookout Mountain or deep within the underground caves. 

World's Fair Park - Knoxville

You'll find the answer for your family Christmas photo shoot idea at World’s Fair Park in Downtown Knoxville, an ideal spot to capture your holiday card photos. Featuring the iconic Sunsphere and over 15 acres of green space, you will find the perfect mix of nature and city all in one shot. The park is beautiful in any season, especially leading up to the holidays with fall color and Christmas lights starting in November. 

Morris Vineyard & Tennessee Mountain View Winery - Charleston

Located in the beautiful foothills of East Tennessee, Tennessee Mountain View Winery is home to a family-owned and operated winery where you can find tasty farm-to-table wine and beautiful country scenery. Offering tastings and a menu of over 20 wines alongside gorgeous views, visitors are free to roam the vineyards year-round where there’s sure to be many photo opportunities.

Roan Mountain State Park

A true hidden gem of Tennessee, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is an outdoor oasis located under 30 minutes from Downtown Nashville. Teeming with wonderful floral and shrubbery displays and various art exhibits, this property was once the home of the Cheek family but now stands as an exquisite botanic garden, arboretum, and museum ready to serve as a striking backdrop for your family photos. You'll have plenty of family Christmas photo shoot ideas during Holiday LIGHTS beginning each November and running through January. Read their photo guidelines here.

Country Cove Christmas Tree Farm - Murfreesboro

Find a truly magical setting for your Christmas card family photos by visiting Country Cove Christmas Tree Farm in Murfreesboro. With numerous spots like the shady tree hallway with café lights strung throughout, stacked wood piles, wood barns, tall grass, props, and acres of farm meadows, the property is bursting with delightful opportunities to snap holiday pics. All photography is by appointment only during September, October, and part of November for Christmas tree farm mini sessions. For more information, visit their website. 

Millikan's Overlook at Fall Creek Falls State Park - Spencer

Said to be one of Fall Creek Falls State Park’s most picturesque overlooks, Millikan’s Overlook is part of a 2.9-mile out-and-back trail, though you can access the overlook via the road as well. One of Tennessee’s most visited state parks, Fall Creek Falls not only features magnificent overlooks as well as a number of cascading waterfalls, including the highest one in the eastern United States.

Rhonda & Chris' Treeland - Watertown

Having been growing and selling Christmas trees since 1997, Rhonda and Chris’ Treeland is located in Watertown about 30 minutes east of Nashville. Over 1,000 trees are currently growing on the 90-acre farm nestled between two streams and a great view of the hills. A perfect setting for holiday photos, whether your family wants to gather around the giant decorated tree, use the barn wood sided outbuildings as props, or wander around the 90-acre farm in search of the perfect spot, you are guaranteed plenty of scenic places for your pictures. Email ChrisTrees@aol.com to set up an appointment for Christmas tree farm mini sessions. 

Leiper's Fork, Tennessee

Sitting just outside Downtown Franklin lies the small but ever-charming village of Leiper’s Fork. Filled with some marvelous rural photo backdrops September to November, you will have a hard time narrowing down spots to use in your photographs. With historic buildings nestled amongst the beautiful countryside, during you time at Leiper’s Fork you’ll also find a plethora of local culture, live music, antiques, home décor, crafts, wares, food, and so much more.

Big Sky Farm - Portland

Countless unique photo opportunities await at Big Sky Farm, a Christmas tree farm located on 40 beautiful acres in Middle Tennessee. In addition to offering a wide variety of fresh-cut trees, choose-and-cut trees, or even living trees (use as an inside Christmas tree then plant in your yard!) as well as hand-made fresh fir wreaths, the farm has wonderful opportunities for Christmas tree farm mini sessions. You can book a session from October 13 to November 22; email info@bigskyfarmtn.com to reserve a session or visit their website to learn more.

Winter Wonderland - Springfield

Bring the family together to walk through Winter Wonderland in Springfield, Tennessee. Make your festive Christmas family photos shine with captivating displays of thousands of lights and more than a dozen holiday scenes. Walk through J. Travis Price Park in December. Every Saturday you can follow the candy cane trail, visit with Santa and enjoy family-friendly activities as well as purchase food from various vendors. The drive-thru dates begin in December. 

Dickens of a Christmas - Franklin

Franklin's Dickens of a Christmas event on the historic Main Street is a great backdrop for any holiday card photos. In addition to the numerous Christmas decorations downtown, you can have classic characters from Charles Dickens' novels in your photos including Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and Jacob Marley. Give the classic Santa photos a twist by meeting and smiling with a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas. After you've taken your family photos, enjoy the dancing, music, shopping and endless holiday treats.

NunaVeda Greenhouse - Franklin

Home to 4,500 acres filled with over 40 miles of expansive trails, sprawling lawns, over 20 bodies of water, and a herd of buffalo, Shelby Farms Park located in Memphis is one of the largest urban parks in the country.  With such a variety of offerings, the outdoor setting is the perfect spot for a holiday card photoshoot. 

Elvis Presley's Graceland - Memphis

When the King of Rock n' Roll's halls are decked, it's the perfect time to snap a few family photos of your loved ones to use for holiday cards. Christmas at Graceland transforms Elvis Presley's Graceland with holiday cheer in November and December - with decorations that Elvis himself used every year. Book a tour to see the home and grounds transformed into a holiday wonderland from Christmas trees to the outdoor nativity scene and the famous red velvet curtains.

Collierville, Tennessee

Your cards will be the talk of the town when you share family photos from Collierville. Step into Collierville's town square and you'll think you're on the set of a Hallmark movie. Gather the family for glamor shots with the town's beautiful lights and towering Christmas tree. You'll find magical holiday scenes at every corner, so find your favorites and snap some family photos.

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