My Tennessee Story

We’re happy to announce that the 2012 Tennessee Vacation Guides are here! And we’re sure you’re going to love them just as much as we do. Here’s why:

This year, the 200-plus page Vacation Guide takes a fresh, innovative approach, featuring captivating photo spreads, personal feature stories and descriptions of the state’s attractions, events, lodging, historic sites, entertainment venues, national and state parks, outdoor adventures and more.

The Vacation Guide features a beautiful 18-page… Read More

No idea what you should get into this weekend? We’ve got some great ideas to help you experience your Tennessee weekend your way:

 Jam out to some rockin’ hits at the Chattanooga Rock & Roll Winterfest MMXII Jan. 28. See what new talent will hit the stage and celebrate Chattanooga’s local music scene with your friends! http://track29.co/
 Learn about Jewish communities from around the world at the Jewish World’s Fair held… Read More

The buzz is true: Two of the biggest names in Tennessee tourism are teaming up to bring a major family entertainment zone to Nashville.

The details: Gaylord Entertainment and Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Company have entered into a joint venture to develop a 114-acre family entertainment zone adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. The proposed water and snow park promises big fun: the park will offer a mix of high-energy water activities for… Read More

Have you heard the news? TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has announced the top United States destinations on the rise for 2012, naming Nashville as No. 1 on the list, followed by Pigeon Forge coming in at spot No. 4.

The list is comprised of destinations that have seen a remarkable increase in traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.com during the last year. According to the article, Nashville’s music… Read More

Mmm…nothing quite says ‘holidays’ like a full belly filled with delicious eats served up during this festive season. Whether you’re cooking dinner for your family or an enthusiastic participant, head on over to http://www.tnvacation.com/food-wine/cookbook/ to find some of the most delectable Tennessee recipes you’ll find this season!

The following recipe found on the website, for instance, is just too good to pass up:

Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes, Cream, Corn SyrupRead More

Got any weekend plans? You do now! Check out what’s happening in your area this weekend:

Dickens of a Christmas in Franklin is back for a 27-year holiday tradition in Historic Franklin this weekend, Dec. 10-11! Travel back in time about 150 years to a Main Street from the time of Charles Dickens. More than 250 dressed-up volunteers participate in bringing to life characters from Dickens’ stories, in addition to vendors and street performers. Show… Read More

Of course the holiday season brings lots of family, good food and gifts, but it also brings great news to Tennessee Tourism!

Just recently, the Department of Tourist Development launched its winter website at winter.tnvacation.com. This year, the interactive website encourages visitors to experience the holiday season with the King of Rock ‘N Roll, Elvis Presley with the theme, “Winter With Elvis: Lights, Camera, Action.” The website’s launch was kicked off with its Winter With… Read More

The Tanasi Trail has launched! The trail travels throughout East Tennessee, guiding tourists through communities brimming with iconic attractions and outdoor adventure from Chattanooga to Cleveland, Charleston to Benton and coming full circle from where the trail first begins.

The Tanasi, with the tagline, “Rapids to Railroads Trail,” is the latest road tool for travelers to East Tennessee that travels through Bradley, Hamilton, Loudon, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe and Polk counties.  The trail leads travelers to… Read More

This is the weekend that you let loose and really make the most of your days off. And because of this, Tennessee offers you some of the most fun you’ve had in a while. Would you expect anything less?

In Goodlettsville, the city kicks off its first-ever Goodlettsville Arts and Antiques Festival this weekend, Sept. 24. Displaying the creative side of the city, the arts and antiques festival will feature 40 vendor tents of arts… Read More

Reward yourself for a job well done this week with an incredible weekend. To help, Tennessee offers a jam-packed weekend of fun events catered specifically to you! Check out what’s going on across the state this weekend. Don’t be afraid to dive right in!

Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County will host its fourth annual Celebration of Nations Festival Sept. 17 at O’More College of Design. The evening open-air market will be held 4… Read More