Tennessee Day Trips

Waterfalls Near Nashville, TN
Most Tennessee lakes, natural and reservoirs, have scenic sandy shores all around, some designated for swimming, with facilities such as picnic areas, and others with pretty little hidden coves to tie the kayak and go for a dip.
Johnson City is one of the Tri-Cities in the north east corner of Tennessee. The other two cities are Kingsport and Bristol.
Tennessee had a sound to it—sometimes a guitar chord drifting from a porch, sometimes wind through the mountains. It felt like a place stitched together by stories and songs. I remember thinking, “There’s something honest about being here—something that lets you be honest too.”
What stayed with me wasn’t just the music or the views, but the way people welcomed you like they’d been waiting. A walk down a quiet trail, a biscuit still warm from the oven, a museum that made me stop and feel the weight of the past—I left feeling more connected, like I’d touched something rooted and real.
Whether you’re drawn to the Great Smoky Mountains, the rhythm of Memphis and Nashville, or the quiet corners in between, these guides were built from the places that moved me most. I hope they help you plan a trip that leaves you humming, reflecting, and maybe even a little changed.
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