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1. Nashville ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Memphis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Franklin

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4. Knoxville

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5. Chattanooga

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6. Gatlinburg

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7. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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8. Clarksville

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9. Jackson

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10. Bristol

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11. Johnson City

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12. Murfreesboro

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13. Oak Ridge

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14. Cleveland

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15. Columbia

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16. Walnut Street Bridge

Walnut Street Bridge
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17. Shiloh National Military Park

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Shiloh National Military Park
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18. Clingmans Dome

Clingmans Dome
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19. Rock Island State Park

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Rock Island State Park
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20. Tuckaleechee Caverns

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21. Foothills Parkway, Townsend

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Foothills Parkway, Townsend
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22. Burgess Falls State Park

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Burgess Falls State Park
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23. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
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24. Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook for Couples

Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook for Couples
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What activities can visitors enjoy in Tennessee?
  • A: Tennessee welcomes visitors with a variety of activities and unique places to stay for all tastes. The cities offer a selection of museums, cultural attractions and events, including Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Murfreesboro, Franklin and Gatlinburg.
  • Q: What outdoor activities are available in Tennessee?
  • A: Outdoors, Tennessee offers great activities for active visitors, including hiking, paddling, cycling, and horseback riding, all against a backdrop of mountain plateaus, waterfalls and rivers.

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