Vacation Rentals in Tennessee

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Music, nature, Civil War history, unique entertaiment…that’s Tennessee. Enjoy peaceful days and exciting nightlife, centered on a Tennessee vacation rental.

Tennessee Music

Music pervades the culture of Tennessee, whether it’s a walk down three blocks of Beale Street in Memphis, or visiting the birthplace of country music in Bristol, where the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers started it all. Elvis Presley made his mark on Tennessee with his home, Graceland. The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is located in Soulsville, USA. In Nashville, there’s the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, which hosts the Opry. Any music lover should go on a Nashville, Tennessee vacation at least once in their lifetime. Where else will you find songwriters performing together in off-the-beaten-path places around the city? Hear the sweet sounds of Appalachian music in the mountains, too.

Vacation Spots in Tennessee

West Tennessee has an exciting blend of nature, history, and music. A major must-see in this area is Graceland in Memphis, the home of Elvis Presley, and a companion place to check out is the Heartbreak Hotel. The Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum will satisfy the history-curious. The scents of the Memphis in May Barbeque Festival draws hungry vacationers. Take a hike along the shores of the Mississippi or the Tennessee Rivers, or experience the marshlands and cottonfields. Year-round fishing and hunting is accessible at Redfoot Lake, created by an earthquake causing the Mississippi to run backwards. A bit of agri-tourism will lead to the West Tennessee agricultural Museum in Milan, where you’ll see farm tools and equipment dating from present day back to the mid-1800s. Savannah has a number of historic home tours, and Brownsville features the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, with several museums. Stroll through the history at Shiloh National Military Park, and stop at the Shiloh Civil War Relics and Museum.

Middle Tennessee is home to Nashville, long famous for the Grand Ole Opry where country music stars shine. The nightlife is incredibly lively and musical, featuring a diverse blend of styles. Nashville’s Frist Center is a continually changing visual art display center with interactive exhibits. Rolling hills and lakes around Nashville lend themselves to recreation fun, whether it’s 18 holes of golf or riding a jet ski. Historic Mansker’s Station Frontier Life Center is a living history museum capturing the transition from life on the fort to life on the estate. The James K. Polk Ancestral Home in Columbia has possessions of the former President and First Lady. Learn the secrets behind the making of Jack Daniel’s famous whiskey in Lynchburg. Travel to Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park for its fantastic scenery, including waterfalls, cascades, and gorges, and great recreation opportunities like camping, biking, and swimming. Chattanooga is a traditional vacation favorite, with a real variety of attractions: one standout is the Chattanooga – Chickamauga Battlefield, while unique places such as the International Towing and Recovery Hall of fame and Museum draw interest as well.

East Tennessee offers gorgeous views, being home to part of the Great Smoky Mountains. Travel to Tennessee’s side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and view wildlife, and traditional Appalachian culture. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies offers views of 11-foot sharks and thousands of exotic sea creatures. But don't just come for a day trip or reserve a local hotel room; instead, settle down for a day, weekend, week, or even month, in one of the many Smoky Mountains, Tennessee vacation homes available here.

The king (or queen?) of tourist attractions is Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, an entertainment/theme park named after Dolly Parton, and don’t miss the Dolly Parton Statue in her hometown of Sevierville. In Knoxville, tour the Blount Mansion, and walk around to view the Cradle of Country Music downtown. The historic Jonesborough downtown presents shopping for crafts, antiques, novelties, and specialties, while containing architecture of interest. In Limestone, the restored Davy Crockett Birthplace cabin is decorated in period style. All hands are on Johnson City with the Hands On! Regional Museum, an interactive and educational museum. The Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway, while a short NASCAR racetrack, has extremely steep banks and attracts a crowd size that’s a multiple of Bristol’s size.

With so many vacation spots in Tennessee to pick from, how you can plan your travels easily? Knowing that you will have comfortable, affordable accommodations to call home, no matter what part of Tennessee you visit, will make it much more convenient to plan your vacation. From Smoky Mountains, Tennessee vacation homes to Nashville, Tennessee vacation rentals, you will not run out of lodging options! 

Tennessee vacation rentals welcome you to explore one of the friendliest and most uniquely exciting states in America! When determining your choice location, consider Norris Lake and Gatlinburg, TN vacation rentals. 

Sites and tours to see

Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark
Kentucky Lake
Tennessee Freshwater Pearl Farm, Tour, and Museum
Beale Street in Memphis
Sun Studio in Memphis
Graceland
Orpheum Theatre
Stone River Battlefield in Murfreesboro
Ruby Falls in Chattanooga
Normandy Dam
Ramsey House in Knoxville
Exchange Place in Kingsport
Dollywood

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