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

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

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

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

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

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

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