From waterfalls and mountaintops to small towns and stadiums, the Volunteer State is a scenic wonderland.
The cascade against the walls of rock and surrounding forest give this spot a cozy, sequestered vibe.
Youll find this waterfall about 45 minutes northwest ofChattanooga.
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It requires an out-and-back hike of about a mile through a hardwood forest with sandstone cliffs.
The closest parking area to the Snoopers Rock overlook of the Tennessee River Gorge is off Game Reserve Road.
So many flowers, rock formations, and other plant and animal life to see.
Big South Fork offers an array of stunning arch formations.Credit:Arnita Gray
you’re free to access Northrup Falls by way of a 1.5-mile loop trail.
The waterfall plunges more than 60 feet into a narrow gorge on Big Branch Creek.
There are too many reasons to love Mount Le Conte!
Pinnacles Overlook offers a beautiful view of the town of Cumberland Gap.Credit:Korrin Bishop
To reach the top of Mount Le Conte, youll need to be prepared for a serious hike.
The lodge is open for reservations from late March through mid-November.
The park encompasses more than 2,000 acres and its namesake mountain towers at 6,285 feet.
The lower fall of Greeter Falls plummets 50 feet.Credit:Megan Callahan, Average Wild Experience
The top of Roan Mountain is a dense spruce-fir forest.
Its also home to the worlds largest natural rhododendron garden, which puts on a colorful show each summer.
Youll find plenty of hiking trails throughout the park, including easy strolls through the flowers.
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These areas have the most beautiful places to lay your eyes on.
Where you’re free to breathe in nature and feel the peace it brings.
Youll find Burgess Falls southwest of Cookeville, Tennessee, in a 217-acre natural area.
Northrup Falls is accessible via a 1.5-mile loop hike.Credit:Amy Satterwhite
It plunges more than 130 feet into the gorge below.
To reach it, plan to hike the 1.5-mile River Trail loop or hop in a kayak.
When visiting East Tennessee, Clingmans Dome is one of my all-time favorite locations.
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Clear days bring visitors views thta span up to 100 miles away.
Note that this road is seasonal, typically closing from early December through late March for ice and snow.
It resembles a large open door, and was a historical passageway for Native Americans.
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There are several trails that will take you to Stone Door.
The quickest is a two-mile, out-and-back hike that starts behind the parks ranger station.
It was one of the first settlements in Tennessee and the first within Robertson County.
Sunset is a beautiful time to be at Douglas Lake.Credit:Cindy Calhoun
Consider visiting the town during one of its special events throughout the year.
For a unique experience, join a kayak tour to the base of Burgess Falls.Credit:Tara Hunt
Atop Stone Door is a beautiful place to watch Tennessee wake up.Credit:Lynde B. Davis
Cross Plains, Tennessee, is a scenic small town worth the stop.Credit:Barry Richards
