My Tennessee Story

Just when we thought we couldn’t wait any longer to get our ski fix, Ober Gatlinburg is in full operation! The four-season resort and amusement park offers fun for the whole family, including exhilarating rides, breathtaking views and awesome winter skiing, snowboarding and tubing. 

The warmer-than-usual weather conditions left skiing hopefuls checking in regularly at Ober’s website and the great news couldn’t have come at a better time! Weather conditions have… Read More

The holiday season may be coming to a close, but Tennessee doesn’t miss a beat in all the fun events and activities coming up this January. Check it out!

 Jan. 5-8 Elvis Presley’s Birthday Celebration, Memphis – Elvis Presley fans celebrate what would have been his 77th birthday, including enjoying a grand birthday cake. 800-238-2000, elvis.com

 Jan. 7-14 Wilderness Wildlife Week, Pigeon Forge – The ultimate Smoky Mountain experience is a series of… Read More

You don’t have to travel outside the state of Tennessee to be dazzled by holiday lights displays, you can find them right here in our own backyard! Check out all the places across the state to find the best holiday lights shows. Grab your friends and family and make a night of it! Don’t forget the hot cocoa!

 Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights – Chattanooga –… Read More

The holiday season is finally here, everyone! This year, Tennessee promises great holiday-themed fun for the whole family, including dazzling light displays and festive events.

Mark your calendars for the following statewide holiday events. Please visit http://www.tnvacation.com and click on ‘Events’ for a complete listing of events happening throughout Tennessee.

East Tennessee –

Nov. 25
Grand Illumination and Christmas on the River – Chattanooga - The event begins with a lighted boat… Read More

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development officially launched Oct. 20 the Ring of Fire Trail! The 10th of 16 self-guided driving tours in the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways program, The Ring of Fire travels 334 miles from Nashville across the Cumberland Plateau.

Ring of Fire is made up of sites and attractions in Clay, Davidson, Macon, Robertson, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale and Jackson counties that leads travelers on a journey through legends, historic sites, charming… Read More

What can we say? It’s full steam ahead with the trails! Up next, the Promised Land Trail launches in Nashville and Watertown Oct. 12.

The ninth of 16 self-guided driving tours in the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways program, The Promised Land Trail spans 514 miles throughout Middle Tennessee.

The trail officially begins at the Downtown Nashville Visitor Center where guests can pick up brochures, maps and coupons before heading out to discover… Read More

It’s trail time again! Great River Road National Scenic Byway and Trail launches this Friday, Sept. 30 at Mud Island/River Terrace in Memphis! This is the eighth of 16 self-guided trails in the Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways program and is also part of the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, a 10-state designated route starting in Minnesota and ending at the Gulf of Mexico.

Cool stuff about this trail: The trail guides tourists along… Read More

If you thought you liked Tennessee, this time of year gives you a reason to fall in love. Fall time in Tennessee is unlike any other state, offering no-holds-barred views of some of the most vibrant colors around. The state’s three grand regions offer something lovely during this time of year, all with the beautiful backdrop of the changing leaves.

Take a drive down any Tennessee road and you’ll experience hillsides coated in crimson,… Read More

There’s nothing like Labor Day weekend in Tennessee. Next weekend, it’s all about family get-togethers, firing up the grill and taking part in some of the state’s most fun activities!

In Knoxville, prepare yourself for an evening of jaw-dropping color, light and sound. The 24th annual Boomsday Festival is set for 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sept. 4 on Neyland Drive in downtown Knoxville.  Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.… Read More

Great news: The Pie in the Sky Trail is set to launch tomorrow!

The seventh of 16 self-guided driving tours in the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways program, The Pie in the Sky Trail spans 363 miles throughout East and portions of Middle Tennessee, guiding tourists through communities brimming with iconic attractions and outdoor adventure from Chattanooga to Monteagle, McMinnville to Crossville and returning to the Sequatchie Valley.

The trail officially begins at the Chattanooga… Read More