My Tennessee Story

Did you hear the news? Travel + Leisure announced this week their 2011 World’s Best awards, crowning Tennessee’s Blackberry Farm the No. 1 resort in North America! What great news for Tennessee tourism! The World’s Best list is generated as a result of Travel + Leisure readers who annually cast their votes for their favorite hotels, destinations, airlines, cruises, outfitters and transportation companies in the world. The news set the social… Read More

Hey, Tennessee Tourism lovers! If there’s one thing you know by now, it’s that there’s always something great brewing in tourism across the state. So here’s a quick roundup just in case you missed some of the awesome happenings:

 Festival organizers along with Gov. Bill Haslam and Mayor Karl Dean announced today that the National Folk Festival, to be held in Nashville Sept. 2-4, will be held at the Bicentennial Mall in Nashville. The… Read More

If there’s one thing that reminds you of summer, it’s the tasty, cool treats that make this season so special. Everyone’s got a picture of themselves as a kid with an ice cream cone melting down their hands in a sloppy, sticky mess. So in a sense, the cool treats keep us in a constant state of nostalgia all summer long.

Check out these cool places across the state where you can pick up… Read More

What’s your favorite part about the Independence Day holiday in Tennessee? Is it the scrumptious barbecue, the smell of ignited fireworks, the sounds of your family and friends gathered together? Whatever is your favorite, Tennessee has something for absolutely everyone looking to soak in the sun and relax this year.

Mark your calendars for the following state-wide Fourth of July events. Please visit tnvacation.com and click on ‘Events’ for a complete listing of events.

Did you hear?

The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville has been ranked by U.S. News as No. 6 in the nation’s top hotels!

We all know the hotel experience can make or break a vacation, and we’re proud to know that one of our state’s great hotels ranks among the best. U.S. News evaluated nearly 1,000 hotels in 49 major destinations across the country. The Hermitage Hotel is the only hotel in… Read More

Did you guys get to catch this month’s issue of Garden & Gun magazine?

Here’s the skinny: This month, the Southern lifestyle magazine takes a creative peak into culture, music and food in its “Summer in the South” spread. Naturally, Tennessee takes center stage as Garden & Gun shares with its’ readers all the great sights and sounds that are so Tennessee.

The magazine features a profile on Nashville painter Emily Leonard whose… Read More

The historic Franklin Theatre reopens today after a four-year restoration project. To celebrate, a 1930s-themed celebration will be held in its honor in downtown Franklin throughout the entire weekend. Parents: Brings your kiddos with you to enjoy in the family-friendly festivities!

Outdoor activities for the Franklin Theatre’s grand reopening will include free, live entertainment as well as extended hours for Franklin’s downtown merchants and restaurants. A swing band will perform on a stage constructed adjacent… Read More

Summer is so close, we’re in the countdown range. You heard it correctly: We are merely 20 days away from the most anticipated season of the year. And for those traveling to our state, it’s looking to be a summer filled with good times in Tennessee!

If you hadn’t previously planned to visit Memphis, now you have no excuse. CheapAir.com has recognized the awesomeness of the home of Beale Street, naming Memphis as No.… Read More

Holidays in Tennessee remind you why visiting - or exploring new sites and sounds if you’re a native - never gets old. This Memorial Day weekend, toss your cares aside and enjoy the long weekend with your friends and families at the following events:

• Early summer shopping sales at the Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale at Belz Outlet and the Loretta Lynn Concert held May 27 at Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge
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Make plans now to catch some of Tennessee best and liveliest celebrations:

June 2-4 Memphis Italian Festival – Memphis - This community celebration in Marquette Park demonstrates the values of family, faith and fellowship in the Italian-American tradition.

June 3-5 Blue Plum Art & Music Festival – Johnson City – Outdoor music and arts festival in downtown Johnson City features children’s entertainment,… Read More