Located on the west side of the southern end of the Appalachian Mountains, Tennessee is host to millions of visitors each year to the many vacation destinations in the state. Nicknamed "The Volunteer State," Tennessee is known for its natural beauty, southern hospitality, serene weather and for its contribution to the musical industry. Both Country Music and the Blues have their hearts in Tennessee, and many thousands of country singers have made their dreams come true by singing at the Grand Ol Opry. Near each of the vacation destinations in Tennessee, you will find an excellent selection of hotels, vacation rental homes, and Cabin/Chalet rentals.
The Blue Ridge Mountains
Forming the eastern boundary of Tennessee, the southern portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park provide a serene, natural vacation destination featuring hiking, camping, whitewater rafting, fishing, and even skiing. The city of Gatlinburg, which offers many man-made attractions in the area, such as Dollywood, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, and the Guinness World of Records Museum, is widely considered to be the gateway to this region from the Tennessee side. The entire area is popular for photographers of all types and even glamour model photographers choose to shoot in the region because the waterfalls, streams and other locations that make for some of the most outstanding natural backdrops available.
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Nashville
Near the center of Tennessee is Nashville, which is known as Music City. In 1925, WSM, a Nashville radio station, began broadcasting a weekly program called the “Grand Ole Opry.” Such music came in several forms, such as banjo-and-fiddle bands from Appalachia, family gospel singing groups, and country vaudeville acts. The Opry is still the longest-running radio program in American history, at the time using the new technology of radio to broadcast its “old time” or “hillbilly” music. It was from this that Nashville emerged as the heart of country music. The June CMA Music Festival is a four-day celebration of America’s music that features artist/fan interaction, autograph signings, photo opportunities, more than 70 hours of concerts, family activities and much more.
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Memphis
Located on the western boundary by the Mississippee River, Memphis Tennessee is known for it rich Blues music tradition and its sweet, smoky BBQ flavors. Graceland Mansion is one of Memphis' most popular tourist attractions, with fans from around the world flocking to Memphis to tour Elvis Presley’s majestic home and pay their respects to the "King of Rock & Roll." Memphis also features one of the country's best zoos, the Memphis Zoo features more than 3,500 animals representing 500 species. It's one of four U.S. zoos to exhibit giant pandas, and new exhibits feature polar bears, sea lions, large cats, primates and farm animals.
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