Think of these as CliffsNotes for your next Tennessee trip.

Chattanooga

Robbie Caponetto

For nature lovers who also enjoy city life, Chattanooga is hard to beat.

And with that comes an abundance of hiking, kayaking, ziplining, and biking opportunities.

Nashville Skyline

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A stop atCruze Farmfor some of the best soft-serve youve ever had is an essential.

Downtown and historic Market Square is home to mom-and-pop shops, a fantastic farmers market, and year-round events.

When youre done with your cave tour, the park itself has several hiking trails.

ATandT building towers over historic buildings of lower Broadway, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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Youll eat well here, too.

Bristol

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Get two states in one in this city on the Tennessee-Virginia border.

TheSouth Holston Lake and Damis popular spot for fishing during trout season, and it offers dramatic views.

Chattanooga

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Or stay right in town within walking distance to everything atThe Bristol Hotel.

Visit theoldest homein Middle Tennessee, check out a brewery, and enjoy a slower pace of life.

Downtown Knoxville, TN

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Downtown Clarksville, TN

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hear live music and enjoy free entertainment at the Overton Park Shell

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The Factory at Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee 10

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Bristol, VA/TN

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Hendersonville, Tennessee

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