Whether the Bristol Motor Speedway or the Smoky Mountains, Tennessee towns go all out for the holiday season.

These ten towns will get your Christmas travels started right.

Additionally, youll find local handmade gifts for sale and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

2020 Let It Glow light show at Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee.

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Festivities evoke the feeling of Christmas from 1880, the year the town was settled.

Those with reservations can enjoy the Victorian Christmas dinner in Hester Hall.

Pigeon Forge is located in the center of these festivities.

Lights on the gazebo in downtown Collierville, Tennessee.

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The Island in Pigeon Forge also hosts a 40-foot-tall walk-thru Christmas tree and festively decorated 200-foot-high observation wheel.

Jonesborough, Tennessee

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Christmas celebrations are a month-long affair inJonesborough, Tennessee.

Visit the historic townany Saturdayfor a variety of memorable events.

Glowing light displays at Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee

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The many festivities are offered to visitors free of charge so anyone can enjoy the celebration.

Johnson City, Tennessee

Candy Land Christmas is a much-anticipated event in Northeast Tennessee.

The Johnson City celebration is free to attend and runs from late November through early January.

Holiday harpist at the Newbury House in Rugby, Tennessee.

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The family-friendly event is a fun way to get into the holiday spirit.

Bristol, Tennessee

The NASCAR fans in your travel crew will love a holiday trip to Bristol.

The town also holds two breakfasts with Santa, weekend smores making, andholiday train rides.

Gap Creek Coffee House in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee decorated for Christmas

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The welcome sign at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Historic Jonesborough, Tennessee, decorated for Christmas

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Bell Buckle, TN Wall Mural

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Aerial view of Johnson City, Tennessee’s Candy Land Christmas decorations.

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Bristol Motor Speedway decorated for Christmas in Tennessee

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Outdoor stage in Smithville, Tennessee, at Evins State Park decorated for Christmas

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