Posted in Tennessee Fall October 11, 2016 by

11 Reasons Why Fall Is The Best Time Of The Year In Tennessee

We’re forever fans of fall, and Tennessee is a beautiful place when the end of September rolls around. We’ve pulled together a quick list of reasons why Tennessee is so sweet and spectacular. It’s our home, and there are so many things that truly set it apart.

11. We have some killer sweater weather.
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But really - a southern autumn is the best kind of autumn out there. Bust out your favorite cozy duds and go to town!
10. The Tennessee Central Railway puts on some serious fall foliage tours.
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Yep, you heard us right - train rides just to look at the autumn colors. Killin'.
9. We have some lovely scenic byways that come into their own in October.
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This here is Newfound Gap Road! An east Tennessee treasure.
8. We've got comfort food down pat.
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Grandma's famous apple crumble, anyone?
7. Hiking takes on a whole new dimension.
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Sunset Rock, located on Lookout Mountain, is sitting pretty and catching that November glow.
6. Pancake Pantry hits its DAY in the fall.
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Although pancakes are perfect any day of the year, their sweet potato flapjacks are perfect with a slight bite to the air.
5. The Great Smoky Mountains set their colors on fire.
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But really, as the most visited national park, it sure lives up to its name.
4. It's football season!
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We're droppin' the mic on that one.
3. Get lost in a top notch corn maze.
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We have quite a few that make for a great day out and about.
2. Or find a sweet pumpkin patch.
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We combine a great farm with ol' southern hospitality, and you can't beat that.
1. It's doesn't get prettier than a Tennessee autumn sunset.
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This is pretty unreal...

What are your thoughts? Why is Tennessee the greatest state OF ALL TIME when it comes to autumn?

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