When And Where To Expect Tennessee's Fall Foliage To Peak This Year

Autumn in Tennessee is arguably one of the most beautiful seasons in the United States, with the Great Smoky Mountains lighting up in all shades of orange, red, and yellow, and the rest of the state quickly follows suit. As the end of summer quickly approaches, folks are turning towards the promise and beauty of fall that’s bound to herald the holiday season. With the help of an updated fall foliage map from SmokyMountains.Com, we have figured out the best times for you to plan all your autumn activities with the ones you love.

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The state of Tennessee is truly stunning during the fall season, and the southern state is lucky to experience a solid few weeks of autumnal color throughout September, October, and November.

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You can see here that fall foliage will begin to sweep across the United States in its upper regions at the end of September, and will continue towards its peak at the beginning or end of November.

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You can see here that Tennessee's major peak will be around October 11th, so you can plan to take all of your fall photos around mid-October when the color is plain perfect. You'll see more color earlier the further east you travel, so the Great Smoky Mountains may be the best spot to vacation if you're in search of some fall time beauty.

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Here you can see Cane Creek Cascades, one of the six waterfalls in Fall Creek Falls State Park, surrounded by the very beginnings of fall time color. It's doubly stunning when you catch the shades of orange and yellow in the water's reflection!

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If you are planning to make a trip out of experiences autumn's color, keep in mind that you'll nearing the end of the seasonal peak by October 25th. You can see by the map key that foliage will be past its prime by the end of October, and will carry on westward across the state through to mid-November.

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Lily Bluff Overlook can be found overlooking Clear Creek, and it's best known as a whitewater kayaking destination. By the end of October, though, this entire gully will be consumed by fall colors.

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Have you ever been to Tennessee in the fall? Where do you like to visit when the season shows out? Make sure you leave your favorite autumn destinations in the comments!

If you’re looking to do your own research and plan an autumnal trip for yourself, we’d recommend checking out this handy map. There’s no place more beautiful than Tennessee in the fall, and we’re in love with the idea of a fall time trip.

If you’re looking to experience more of Tennessee, you can find all sorts of fun on the Harpeth River!