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Enjoy a weekend trip in the Volunteer State.
If youve seen the states flag, you may have wondered why it has three stars.
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Each represents one of the states grand divisions: West, Middle, and East.
Beginning in the west, the state borders the Mississippi River.
The land that stretches inland fromMemphisis part of the Gulf Coastal Plain.
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It includes flat stretches of fertile soil that gradually evolve into low rolling hills and wide stream valleys.
For supper, pop into local favoriteRaven & Lily Restaurantfor Southern-inspired upscale dining.
Opt to camp atParis Landing State Parkto enjoy watersports and outdoor recreation alongside the 160,000-acre Kentucky Lake.
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Book your stay atGranville Bed & Breakfastto stay in the heart of the town.
Drive a section of theNatchez Trace Parkwayas it winds its way from Nashville toNatchez, Mississippi.
Stop inGrays on Mainin the evening for Southern fare, craft cocktails, and live music.
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Each offers different tasting options paired with unique stories about the whiskey makers history.
you’re free to also opt for an Innovation Tasting if you want to skip the tour.
The schools host lectures, art exhibitions, and concerts that are open to the public.
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For more traditional accommodations, book a night atThe Sewanee Inn, where Southern hospitality and Gothic charm merge.
Spend your day exploring world-class museums and attractions, such as theHunter Museum of American Artand theTennessee Aquarium.
Thistiny townis surrounded by natural beauty, including the Ocoee River.
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Schedule a whitewater rafting trip withWildwater Ltd.for some weekend thrills.
Learn about the towns copper mining history at theDucktown Basin Museum.
Book a stay atThe Company House Bed & Breakfast Innto unwind after your day.
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Enjoy duckpin bowling and retro arcade games atThe Pines, the newly restored theater whereDollyplayed her first paid gig.
Stop by theSunsphere, built for the 1982 Worlds Fair, for panoramic views of the city.
Get some shopping done downtown at local businesses likeUnion Ave Books,Rala, andEarth to Old City.
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Grab dinner on Market Square atThe Tomato HeadorCafe 4before catching a show at theTennessee TheatreorBijou Theatre.
Stay close to all the action with accommodations atThe Tennessean.
Spend your days hiking atBuffalo Mountain Park, cycling theTweetsie Trailto Elizabethton, and mountain biking atTannery Knobs.
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Sample beers after an active day atYee-Haw Brewing Companydowntown.
Go calorie load for your next days adventures with dinner atSouthern Craft BBQ.
TheHistoric Eureka InnandHistoric Stone Cellar Suiteoffer accommodations with a side of town lore.
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