My Tennessee Story

What’s the best way to recover from an eventful 4th of July weekend? Dive headfirst into all Tennessee has to offer this weekend! Just because the holiday season is over doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do in the next few days. Here are some events going on in your area:

The Half Moon Music Festival in Ten Mile draws visitors by land and water. Taking place July 11, the… Read More

Do you feel that? It’s the excitement in the air from all the action-packed, family-friendly activities to do this weekend! Here’s the latest scoop:

Gatlinburg celebrates Independence Day in a unique way by hosting America’s first 4th of July parade at midnight. Yes, you heard it correctly. Midnight. Right in the foothills of the beautiful Smoky Mountains, thousands of spectators are expected to turn out for the early-morning event. If you’re… Read More

We’re on the cusp of all the fun the Fourth of July holiday has to offer and Tennessee is just brimming with entertainment possibilities. From dazzling fireworks displays to summer family festivals, there’s so much to do this week. Here are some of the Independence Day highlights:

If you’re in the western region of the state, Camden is the place to be this week for its Read More

Yet another weekend has arrived in Tennessee! What to do this weekend, you ask? Our answer: Plenty!

What better place to curl up with a good book than on the banks of the Mississippi River? In Memphis, “Read Out on the Mississippi” will be in full swing June 26. Kids and parents, grab a blanket and head down to Mud Island for this family-friendly event. Imaginations will soar as… Read More

If you’re a diehard country music fan, you’ll love traveling through Tennessee towns such as Luttrell, Knoxville and Maynardville, the hometowns of country stars Kenny Chesney, Chet Atkins and Carl Smith, to learn more about these Tennessee native sons.

If folklore strikes your fancy, you’ll truly appreciate traveling along some of the same routes (now a National Scenic Byway) rebel bootleggers used to transport moonshine, a distilled corn whiskey also known as “white lightning,”… Read More

Learning about the Civil War just got more exciting. The Tennessee Civil War Trails map-guides are now available to help kick-start your discovery of the Civil War. The map-guide identifies nearly 200 Civil War sites throughout Tennessee on this self-guided tour of the trails.

The Civil War Trails journey through the statewide Tennessee Civil War National Heritage area, which is highlighted by 150 trail markers. Approximately 115 sites are currently in the works, with… Read More

Music will undoubtedly be in the air all weekend long. Two of the biggest music festivals in the entire country will be in Tennessee this weekend.

Bonnaroo brings together some of the best performers in all genres of music, including rock, jazz, Americana, hip-hop, electronica and more. This internationally-acclaimed music and arts festival is held June 10-13 on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester and draws thousands to enjoy this musical “roughing it”… Read More

It may be the lively honky tonks, culturally-stimulating museums and family-friendly festivals that draw you in to Tennessee, but the food will keep you here.

Tennessee offers a variety of Southern culinary delights deeply-rooted in the state’s cultural scene. With a creative approach to wining and dining matched with inviting interiors and ample seating, eateries across the state provide delectable courses for every palate. 

Tennessee’s culinary experiences can be found in restaurants across… Read More

This weekend in Tennessee it’s all about festivals! No matter where you find yourself, whether in the east, middle or west Tennessee, there’s a festival full of fun for all ages.

The Memphis Italian Festival is a community celebration, demonstrating the values of family, faith and fellowship in the Italian-American tradition. Proceeds from the event, which will be held from now through June 5, will benefit Holy Rosary Parish School. … Read More

Hopefully you had an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend and used your three-day weekend to take advantage of some of the awesome events Tennessee had to offer! There’s no taking a break from events in Tennessee.  We have more exciting news to share.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 2, the Tennessee Departments of Tourist Development and Transportation, in partnership with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau and tourism organizations in eight counties, will officially launch the Nashville’s Trace.… Read More