Posted in Tennessee July 30, 2016 by

These 21 Jaw Dropping Places In Tennessee Will Blow You Away

Since a majority of us manage to spin about in a never-ending whirl of cubicles and office buildings, we need to get out and enjoy a bit of the great outdoors every once in a while. Even if you’re stuck in the office for a minute, we have the quick vacation your heart and soul need.

Also, some of these shots come from our fabulous readers. If you have a beautiful shot of the Volunteer State, please send it in! We love getting to see all the talent out there.

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
21. A lovely sunset in Paris
Charlie Allen - Submitted Photo
We're in love with this Paris, Tennessee sunset caught by the talented Charlie Allen.
20. We're forever fans of waterfalls!
Melissa Travis- Submitted Photo
Melissa Travis, of Melissa Travis Photography, submitted this glorious photo of Stinging Fork Falls in Spring City.
19. Whoa.
Melissa Travis- Submitted Photo
You can get this view of Watts Bar from Evensville Mountain.
18. There's something so beautiful about this. Forever beautiful.
April Jackson- Submitted Photo
Machine Falls takes on a whole different look in front of April Jackson's talented eye.
17. A bridge of dreams, perhaps ?
Jaclyn Bane - Submitted Photo
Jaclyn Bane caught this lovely shot on Hatchie River.
16. It's so close we can almost touch it!
April Jackson - Submitted Photo
An up close and personal view of Busby Falls.
15. A lake view is a good view.
Heather Cooper- Submitted Photo
Gallatin, Tennessee has never looked so good. The mildly forgotten Tennessee is given new life with a shot like this.
14. How often do you see this side of the waterfall...?
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The underbelly of Greeter Falls.
13. Summer flowers are a beautiful thing.
Gary Conquest - Facebook
The ever darling Miller Homestead.
12. Mayberry? Is that you?!
Heather Cooper - Submitted Photo
A ragtag Gallatin barn, as caught by Heather Cooper.
11. Those ever rollin' fields.
Heather Cooper- Submitted Photo
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee - how it looks when the tourists leave, of course.
10. A perfect babbling brook.
April Jackson - Submitted Photo
We'd wander along this creek for hours and hours on end, especially in the heat of the summer.
9. Someone should walk down this road dramatically - just to do it.
April Jackson - Submitted Photo
The epitome of a perfect Tennessee summer day.
8. The best way to say goodbye to a day.
Joe Wiggins - Facebook
A stunning Eagleville sunset.
7. This lightning will have you cowering under the covers.
Mike Hill - Facebook
But really - Mike Hills OWNED this shot.
6. Can we live here?
Gary Conquest - Facebook
Roan Mountain State Park will always have a slightly nostalgic place in our hearts.
5. So, this is SO COOL.
Adam Welch - Facebook
Adam Welch shared this neat view from his Sparta, Tennessee hammock with us - and we're in awe. What talent!
4. Anybody want to walk down here alone...?
Seth Hershey - Facebook
An eerie shot with the Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in the background.
3. This should be the way we all end our days.
Samantha Smith - Facebook
A bit of time on the lake is just what the doctor ordered.
2. Meads Quarry looks otherworldly.
Kristi LeAnn Parsons - Facebook
As in, some coming-of-age film should be shot here ASAP.
1. A quiet mountain scene.
Joe Wiggins - Facebook
The best places to spend a quiet couple of minutes.

Keep that jaw on the floor – these Tennessee marvels must be SEEN to be believed.