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Five East Tennessee Fall Foliage Photo-Ops
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Chattanooga
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Discover Wonder on Lookout Mountain

Take your road trip to new heights with a visit to scenic Lookout Mountain, located just 6 miles from downtown Chattanooga.

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Downtown Bristol, Tennessee
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Appalachian Adventures Await in Bristol, Tennessee

Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, Bristol allows you to be in two places at once: Its bustling State Street straddles the state line between Tennessee and Virginia.

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A male musician plays acoustic guitar at Songbirds Guitar Museum in Chattanooga, TN
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Where to Go for Live Music in Chattanooga

Its collective music scene is not defined by one genre; rather it is a diverse experience for all.

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Cities & Regions

Take any path in East Tennessee. You'll end up someplace memorable. Visit vast Cherokee National Forest. Hike the Appalachian Trail. Sing along in Bristol, Birthplace of Country Music. Take a whitewater challenge on the Ocoee River. We're giddy over glorious blooming dogwood trees, melt-in-your-mouth cornbread and the amazing biscuit.

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7 Places to Spend Spring in East Tennessee

Spend spring in East Tennessee at these unforgettable attractions.

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Adventure ropes course with Navitat in Knoxville TN
The Smokies of East Tennessee
Smokies

From awe-inspiring views to fun activities for the whole family, discover what makes America's most-visited park the experience of a lifetime.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Campgrounds & RV Parks

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Wilderness at the Smokies Wild Waterdome indoor waterpark.
Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Wilderness At The Smokies Hotel & Waterpark Resort

Wilderness at the Smokies is the ultimate Smoky Mountains waterpark resort, welcoming you with family-friendly amenities.

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Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The highest point on the Appalachian Trail is in Tennessee, running just below the summit of Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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More About the Smokies

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Family Fun

Educational attractions, action-packed shows and fun museums will keep the whole family entertained.

Arthur McArthur is depicted carrying the Union flag during the Battle of Missionary Ridge
Museums

National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

The Heritage Center serves as an engaging storyteller and shares the real-life experiences of Medal of Honor recipients on their infamous day when they demonstrated extraordinary heroism under the most difficult circumstances.

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Zoos & Aquariums

Tennessee Aquarium

Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga on the beautiful riverfront, the Tennessee Aquarium is the top-rated aquarium for guest satisfaction.

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Bristol Speedway at night
Sports

Experience the thrill of the race or cheer for the home team in one of East Tennessee's renowned sports venues.

Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway
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Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway

NASCAR and NHRA Fans #1 Facility. The Last Great Colosseum. Thunder Valley.

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Chattanooga Lookouts

Southern League team, playing as a AA Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

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Water & Amusement Parks

NASCAR SpeedPark

NASCAR SpeedPark - Best Deal in The Smokies!

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University of Tennessee Football
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University of Tennessee Football

The Tennessee Volunteers football program represents the University of Tennessee in the sport of American football.

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Popular Events

Special occasions in East Tennessee to create some unforgettable memories.

HHH- One Mans Experience With The Cherokee Nation
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Nov 21
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History Happy Hour- One Mans Experience With The Cherokee Nation

Join us for our History Happy Hour series on November 21st with Andrew Taylor, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, who relates his life’s journey from Oklahoma to the Chattanooga-area, in a reversal of the Trail of Tears

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Gladys Knight
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Nov 24
Niswonger Performing Arts Center

Gladys Knight

The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last sixty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner has enjoyed No. 1 hits in pop, gospel, R&B, and adult conte

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Sweetwater Depot during Small Town Christmas
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Nov 30
Sweetwater Main Street

Small Town Christmas in Sweetwater

Sweetwater Depot Visitors Center

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Festival of Trees December 2024
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Tracy City

Festival of Trees

The annual Grundy County Historical Society's Festival of Trees is like stepping back into days gone by.

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East Tennessee

Still exploring? Try these popular ideas in and around East Tennessee.

Eat & Drink

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Riverwalk Shops

Shop Dine & Unwind on the River!

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Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

Chattanooga's 1st distillery in over 100 years offering tours/tastings 7 days a week!

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Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams & Bacon

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Places to Stay

The Rubicon treehouse at Treehouse Mountain in October
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Treehouse Mountain

Treehouse Mountain is a family friendly vacation destination in Southeast Tennessee

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Family Friendly, Live Music, Great Food, Vacation Cabins
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Vacation Cabins & Mountain Lodge

Since 1960 Historic, Unique, Vintage. Regional menu and daily buffet. Live Music,. Vintage & Unique. A must see in Tennessee. Vacation Cabins, Mountain Lodge.

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The Tennessee River Gorge
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Tennessee River Gorge Island Cabins

Located on Nickajack Lake in the Tennessee River Gorge.

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Things to Do

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Cherokee Park

Cherokee Park is located adjacent to beautiful Cherokee Lake.

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This has to be one of the most famous train loops in all-time. The Hiwassee Loop is a train loop that winds it's way through Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, passing by many points on the Hiwassee river and photographing opportunities galore!
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Hiwassee River Scenic Railroad

This has to be one of the most famous train loops in all-time. The Hiwassee Loop is a train loop that winds it's way through Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, passing by many points on the Hiwassee river and photographing opportunities galore!

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Ride a Vintage Short Line Train!
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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Ride a Vintage Short Line Train!

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Inspiration just for you

We have a hunch these experiences might be right up your alley.

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, TN
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Spring & Summer Festivals in Tennessee

It's time to start planning for a spring and summer vacation.

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Nature at the Tennessee Aquarium
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Get in Touch (Literally) With Nature at the Tennessee Aquarium

Chattanooga is filled with Tennessee experiences. Just ask lifestyle blogger, Anna Liesemeyer of In Honor of Design, who recently took her family to experience them.

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Charcuterie board from Oliver Royale in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville Inspiration

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

Get a Made in Tennessee taste in Knoxville.

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Knoxville Inspiration

A Made in Tennessee Journey to Knoxville

Culture, creativity, and a wealth of music options, Knoxville beckons with its laid back sophistication.

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Brimstone Recreation in Huntsville TN
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Have an Extreme Vacation in Tennessee

An adrenaline-pumping vacation is Made in Tennessee.

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