7 Small Towns is Tennessee for a Fall Getaway

If you want a fall getaway that reminds you of ‘Gilmore Girls’ look no further than Jonesborough. Tennessee’s oldest town rich with history and Jonesborough, TN is one of the prettiest small towns in Tennessee in the fall.
 

• Jonesborough is the Storytelling Capital of the World
   
• Get acquainted with the town by taking a guided historic walking tour with a costumed tour guide who will share stories and little known facts about the town.
   

International Storytelling Center

• Hosts highly acclaimed National Storytelling Festival where world-renowned storytellers weave tales every October
   
• Storytelling Live! - America’s best storytellers spend a week telling stories daily during daily matinees and special concerts every Tuesday through Saturday from May through October.
   
• Parking: Parking is available throughout downtown Jonesborough. The International Storytelling Center is a quick walk from the lots located in the downtown area.
   
• Accessibility: For specific ADA details, please call 423-753-2171 or toll free 800-952-8392.
   
• Hours: Programming is scheduled May-October in the main Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall. Check out the schedule for performance times.
   
• Ticketing: Ticket prices for shows vary. Please consult the schedule for the performance you are interested in attending.
   

Main Street Cafe & Catering

• Delicious lunch options
   
• Fresh salads, burgers, Southern chicken salad and much more
   
• Located on Jonesborough's charming Main Street
   
• Parking: Metered street parking, nearby parking lots and garages
   

Downtown Shopping

• Local boutiques line Main Street, which can easily fill your day with fun
   
• Crafty Peddler, housed in an 1888 saloon, carries unique crafts and gifts
   
• If you love the holidays, Gabriel's Christmas is your one-stop shop for all things festive, Christmas decor, collectibles and more
   
• Mauk's of Jonesborough is the exclusive dealer of Ekornes Stressless chairs and sofas as well as other high-end home decor lines like Howard Miller clocks, Lampe Berger fragrance lamps and oils and much more
   
• Mill Spring Makers Market - home to over 40 local artists featuring handmade goods from cards to leather goods, pottery and quilts

Originally founded in 1880 by British author Thomas Hughes, Rugby is a charming small town in Tennessee best for a weekend getaway in Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau. This small town in Tennessee preserves its historic heritage which is evident when you take a history walking tour Thursdays through Sundays. Sign up for one of the After Dark Tours – the Haunted Village Lantern Tour or the Haunted North Village & Cemetery Tour offered five nights weekly.
 

Commissary Museum Store

• Shop for Appalachian crafts, vintage and antique items as well
   

R.M. Brooks Store

• A beloved local spot since the 1920s
   
• Serves daily meals until 5 p.m. except Sundays
   
• Award-winning bologna sandwiches, barbecue, sandwiches and ice cream
   

19th Century Print Shop

• Free tours available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
   

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

• 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau
   
• Scenic gorges, sandstone bluffs and amazing rock formations like Twin Arches
   
• Ranger-led programs and events
   
• Abundant outdoor adventure including whitewater rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding trails and hiking

If you love the outdoors, Erwin, Tennessee is your paradise. Take in stunning fall views in Erwin. This country town in Tennessee is near the Nolichucky River and the southern section of the Cherokee National Forest.
 

Cherokee National Forest

• Go leaf-peeping along scenic driving routes like Cherohala Skyway, Hiwassee River Road and the Ocoee Scenic Byway
   
• Waterfall hikes to Benton Falls and Bald River Falls
   
• Mountain biking trails
   

​​​Weathered and Worn Boutique

• Boutique offering a Build Your Own Hat Bar
   
• Artisan jewelry
   
• Home goods
   
• Boho western wear
   
• Gifts
   
• Brands include Unode 50 Artisan Jewelry, Gunpowder 'N Gloss Makeup and Double D Ranch
   

Valley Beautiful Antique Mall

• Shop for a wide array of vintage pottery and glassware
   

Hunter Bleu + Mercantile

• Shop for gifts, accessories, bump-friendly clothes and more
   

The Groovy Smoothie

• Cafe with healthy options
   
• Menu includes smoothies, garden salads, protein shakes, Redbull smoothies, smoothie bowls and more
   

Steam Whistle Bakery

• Delicious baked goods
   

Whistle Stop Deli

• Diner classics like pastrami sandwiches, cheeseburgers, barbecue brisket
   
• Daily specials include fried chicken, steak n' gravy and more

Springfield, one of the best small towns in Tennessee, is the ideal fall escape in Tennessee. Just 30 minutes north of Nashville, making it one of the best weekend trips from Nashville. The town is full of boutiques, art, history and farm fun.
 

• The Square downtown is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
   
• Enjoy art in the Park in September at J Travis Price Park which features fine and folk arts like metalwork, pottery, jewelry and wood artisans.
   

Honeysuckle Hill Farm

• Enjoy the annual corn maze and pumpkin patch
   
• Your kids will love the carousel, shows, giant slides and tractor playground
   
• Take a scenic drive to see smoking tobacco barns. Enjoy the fall views on beautiful two-lane roads that wind you through the area farms. You’ll see tractors hauling cut tobacco from the fields and carrying it to the barns.
   
• Snap a picture with the downtown mural as your backdrop
   
• Hours: Times vary based on day. Consult the farm schedule for the days you’d like to visit. 
   
• Parking: Ample parking is available onsite.
   
• Accessibility: Honeysuckle Hill Farm is on unpaved farm ground. Handicap restrooms are available. For accessibility accommodations, call 615-382-7593 before you visit and the team will make every effort to help you enjoy many of the attractions. 
   
• Ticketing & Booking: 
  All attractions and concessions are card only. Cash accepted at Admissions & Farm Market Gift Shop. Ages 2 and under are admitted free.
  $21.95 per person online / $23.95 per person at gate – Thursdays-Fridays; Oct. 12-16
  $27.95 per person online / $29.95 per person at gate – Saturdays-Sundays
  $26.95 Military Discount per person at gate – Saturdays-Sundays only
   

BS Brew Works

• Brewpub BS Brew Works is located on Springfield's Main Street
   
• Local, hand-crafted beer
   
• Bar-style food such as flatbread pizzas, wings and sliders
   

Deja Moo

• Local coffee at Deja Moo
   
• Lunch options include wraps, sandwiches and salads
   
• Breakfast menu has burritos, Nutella waffles and specialties like the loaded tater cake, breakfast bagels, avocado toast, and a waffle slider with eggs, pepper jack cheese, sausage or bacon and warm maple syrup
   
• Ice cream flights, sandwiches, Affogato with Tennessee Toffee ice cream, hot fudge nachos and skillet cookies
   

Historic Perk Coffee Shop

• Locally roasted coffee in downtown Springfield includes Historic Perk Coffee Shop
   
• Main espresso bean comes from Papau New Guinea
   
• House-made syrups and milk from local family-owned dairy farm
   
• Sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches and parfaits, salads and paninis round out the menu

Linden, Tennessee is one of the prettiest small towns in Tennessee in the fall. Stroll Linden's historic Main Street to see restored historic buildings, quaint shops and restaurants.
 

Commodore Hotel

• Award-winning historic Commodore Hotel & Cafe
   
• Hosts live music
   
• Speakeasy lounge
   
• The town is situated along the Buffalo River, perfect for a kayaking adventure
   

Mousetail Landing State Park

• Mousetail Landing State Park is ideal for hiking
   
• Take in stunning fall views from the bluffs

Find relaxation in the small town of Collierville. This small town near Memphis, TN is known for its charming train history. Collierville is one of the best of Tennessee small towns for a weekend getaway.
 

• Climb aboard the trains on historic Collierville Town Square and learn more about the town’s history inside the Morton Museum of Collierville History
   
• Enjoy nature along the boardwalk at Peterson Lake Nature Center
   
• Dine at local restaurants and shop at boutiques, antique shops and more
   
• You can’t leave Collierville without an Instagram-worthy photo taken at the picturesque gazebo located in the middle of the square

Soak in picturesque, fall views while exploring Paris, Tennessee, a small town located 121 miles near Nashville, TN and located 145 miles near Memphis, TN. The town is one of the best weekend trips from Nashville
 

• You'll find a replica of the Eiffel Tower at Eiffel Tower Park
   
• Historic district with boutiques full of great shopping and antique stores
   

Paris Landing State Park

• Kayak
   
• Hiking
   
• Boating
   
• Golfing
   
• Fishing
   

Southside Cafe

• Southside Cafe is casual family restaurant
   
• Serves amazing fried catfish
   
• Meat and three plates
   
• Shrimp baskets