Feel the leaves changing, the days getting shorter, There’s a crisp in the air, a breeze from the north, Mother Nature smiles, everything is in order, Summer recedes as autumn springs forth. Written about the Smoky Mountains for fall travel inspiration.

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Tennessee Trip Guide – Fall Travel Inspiration

Colors bursting in the trees, delectable treats & memorable family moments.

October 6, 2024

Make fall memories in Tennessee by attending beloved fall festivals, hunting for ghosts and picking that perfect pumpkin all with the state's vibrant colors as your backdrop. We've curated ideas on how to make the most of the season. Browse the topics below to start planning your ultimate fall vacation.

Tennessee Fall Festivals + Activities

Fine Festival fun fills the Tennessee air, Smiles and laughter all over the state, From Memphis to Bristol, Franklin, everywhere, All of it magical, All of it great. Written about Schulz Bräu Brewing Company in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Photo Credit: Schulz Bräu Brewing Company

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Sports

There’s a roar as the crowd, Sings “land of the free,” Helicopter blades thunder up in the sky, Over the the Titans and a proud Tennessee, Fists pumping the air, cheers rising high. Written about the Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee Titans

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Football and Family Fun in Murfreesboro

Sporting Events You Can Only See in Tennessee

Get Into the Game at Tennessee's Sports Bars

Sports Fans Can Visit These Places While in Nashville

History

Flip the switch switches, fire it up, The electric tubes, burn off the dust, Roll the tape, hit record, Legends voices, shook these doors, The king sang here, the man in black, Sun studio, is where you’re at. Written about Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee.

Photo Credit: Josh Ness

The Ultimate Tennessee Road Trip for History Buffs

Explore African American History in Tennessee

10 Sites that Honor and Celebrate Tennessee Women

Tennessee Presidential Sites Worth A Visit

Travel Tennessee’s Stops on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

History Buffs: Here's Your Chattanooga Itinerary

Fall Foliage + Outdoor

Gentle waves lap against a long wooden dock, A fisherman leans on the rail, The crisp scent of autumn on a late afternoon, Waits for his catch and another tall tale. Written about Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park in Millington, Tennessee.

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

Photo Credit: Memphis Tourism / Connor Ryan

When Autumn Starts in Tennessee: 2024 Fall Foliage

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Five East Tennessee Fall Foliage Photo-Ops

Make Memories Outdoors in Tennessee

Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in West Tennessee

Two Days of Leaf Peeping in the Smokies

Charming Small Towns

Old wooden rocking chairs rock by the fire, Dry corn stalks rattle in the cool autumn breeze, Smoke from the coals and the hardwood drifts higher, Gives a feeling of home in small town Tennessee. Written about a fire pit in Leipers Fork, Tennessee.

7 Tennessee Small Towns to Visit this Fall

Get Away to Tennessee’s Prettiest Small Town Hidden Gems

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Leiper's Fork Inspiration

Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway

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