Tennessee, a state woven with threads of historical significance and natural beauty, is an undulating canvas awaiting the adventurous spirit. It's here that the whispers of history meet melodies carried by the wind; where rolling mountains hold secrets of the ages and cities pulse with an ever-present vibrancy.
Cast your itinerary to the winds as you navigate through Tennessee in your home on wheels—the resourceful RV—your chariot to freedom, comfort, and discovery.
Our first port of call is Memphis (Memphis Visitor Information Center, 3205 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116), a city forever linked with the King himself - Elvis Presley. As you park your modern-day stagecoach at Graceland RV Park & Campground (3691 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116), feel the soul of America imbued in every corner. This stop isn't just about paying homage to rock'n'roll royalty; it's also diving into Beale Street's bluesy heartbeat—a place where B.B. King once let Lucille cry out her tunes—or savoring mouthwatering barbecue that tells stories as rich as any Faulkner novel.
Journey onwards to Nashville (Nashville Visitor Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203), where you can nestle your mobile abode within Two Rivers Campground (2616 Music Valley Dr., Nashville,TN 37214). Here you're greeted not only by Southern hospitality but by a creative cauldron steeped in musical legend—country music’s beating heart at The Grand Ole Opry or Ryman Auditorium whispering tales from Johnny Cash to Dolly Parton. Yet beyond its honky-tonk veneer lies tranquil escapes like Cheekwood Estate & Gardens—a pastoral paradise reminiscent of Andrew Wyeth paintings—and sporting escapades such as fishing on Percy Priest Lake under skies streaked with Turner-esque sunsets.
Further eastward we glide towards Chattanooga (Chattanooga Visitor Center ,736 Market St., Chattanooga,TN37402) cradled among Appalachian ridges yet surging forward in spirited revival. Pull into Raccoon Mountain Caverns & Campground (319 West Hills Dr., Chattanooga,TN37419) before exploring Lookout Mountain’s quiet majesty—an echo chamber for Civil War echoes beside panoramic views inspiring lines akin to those penned by Whitman or Frost.
Seek respite amidst Gatlinburg’s mist-veiled peaks in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Sugarlands Visitor Center ,1420 Little River Gorge Rd.,Gatlinburg,TN37738). Anchor yourself at Greenbrier Campground(2353 East Pkwy,Gatlinburg,TN37738)—gateway to trails carpeted with trilliums leading toward Clingmans Dome which brushes heavens so vivid they could be borrowed from Van Gogh’s pallette while black bears mirror Maurice Sendak characters frolicking through Wild Things’ woodlands beneath star-splayed skies Fitzgerald wrote about during his own Tennessee jaunts.
As twilight descends upon this journey across space and time encapsulated within "The Volunteer State", our odyssey concludes yet does not truly end for each destination nestled along rolling roads teases another chapter waiting patiently for eager minds craving fresh horizons revealed behind each bend.Within these places lie understated treasures: spiritual echoes found circling Shiloh National Military Park(G1055 Pittsburg Landing Rd.Shiloh,TN38376); comforting retreats like Fall Creek Falls State Park(2009 Village Camp Road Spencer,T.N38585) plunges into cavernous depths rivalrous only against Hemmingway adventures;
And so it becomes clear why now—with arms wide open toward post-pandemic reconnections—is a moment ripe for embracing these locations embodying Tennessee’s hospitable traditional southern comforting charismatic musical lively passionate historically rich culturally diverse fun nature.
Websitesfor Further Exploration:
-Cheekwood.org
Twitter Handles:
Memphis Visitor Information Center
3205 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
United States
3691 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
United States
Nashville Visitor Center
501 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
United States
2616 Music Valley Dr.
Nashville, TN 37214
United States
Chattanooga Visitor Center
736 Market St.
Chattanooga, TN
United States
319 West Hills Dr.
Chattanooga, TN
United States
Sugarlands Visitor Center
1420 Little River Gorge Rd.
Gatlinburg, TN
United States
2353 East Pkwy
Gatlinburg, TN
United States
G1055 Pittsburg Landing Rd.Shiloh
TN
United States
2009 Village Camp Road
Spencer, TN
United States