Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a small city of approximately 154,000 residents, which is surrounded by mountains, lakes and the Tennessee River and has a rich Civil War history. Despite Chattanooga's relatively small size, there is plenty to do in the city at any time of year. Travel up the side of Lookout Mountain on the Incline Railway, or travel underground to see the waterfall at Ruby Falls. Children will enjoy the Creative Discovery Museum, where they can participate in hands-on scientific exhibits. On Sundays, head over to the Chattanooga Market. Open through mid-December, the market features live music, freshly cooked snacks and local vendors selling their handmade wares. In addition to these attractions, the downtown area of Chattanooga is a great place to spend the day, just walking around. With a variety of local restaurants and shops, the city of Chattanooga is an ideal place to vacation in Tennessee.
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
535 Chestnut St., Suite 202
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-265-0021
chattanooga-chamber.com
Located in the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg can offer couples a romantic fall getaway in a private mountain cabin or families an activity-filled outdoor adventure. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, established by President Coolidge in 1926, features over 500,000 acres of forest, and visitors can participate in educational programs offered by park rangers. Gatlinburg Ziplines is the first treetop zipline to have been established in Tennessee and offers visitors unparalleled views of the area. Several horse stables, including Smoky Mountain Stables and Sugarlands Riding Stables, run guided horseback tours of the Smoky Mountains and through the national park. Gatlinburg is a popular tourist spot and home to approximately 11,000 mountain accommodations. Guests can stay in quiet, secluded cabins right in the mountains or can opt to spend some time in one of the many area bed and breakfasts.
Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce
811 East Parkway
PO Box 527
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
800-588-1817
gatlinburg.com
Known and appreciated primarily for its country music history, Nashville, Tennessee is commonly referred to as "Music City." The city, which features a wide variety of attractions, was named by "Travel + Leisure" as "America's Friendliest City" in 2009. The Parthenon, located in Centennial Park, includes a re-creation of the 42-foot statue Athena; both the Parthenon and the statue are full-scale replicas of the original constructions that they represent. Sports fans visiting Nashville in October can take in a Tennessee Titans football game. The Tennessee State Museum features fine art, textiles, crafts and culture, all of which celebrate Tennessee's long and varied history.
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
211 Commerce St.
Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37201
615-743-3000
nashville.gov
