So…Tennessee is one of the most beautiful states out there, right? Right. We already know that. It’s one of the neatest things, though, to see a gorgeous state through the eyes of those who truly love it and call it home. Some of our fantastic readers sent these shots in, and I don’t know about you – but we’re gonna call it talent. And love. And every other great adjective in the book.

12) Shawntaye Reagan sure knows how to catch a gorgeous sunset, right?
Shawntaye Reagan
We wouldn't mind ending every single one of our days like this.
11) Buffalo Mountain Park has never looked so good as through the lens of D. Brad Leath.
D Brad Leath
Those purple flowers are absolute perfection!
10) Cheekwood Botanical Garden, as captured by Garry Starkey, is a gorgeous spot right outside of the city.
Garry Starkey
A popular event and wedding venue, you may want to look into having your next soiree here!
9) Bill Noblitt caught this sick shot of the Sky Lift in Gatlinburg.
Bill Noblitt
East Tennessee is beautiful normally, but it would be neat to see it from way up high.
8) Kentucky Lake looks DIVINE in this shot by Gina Durham Ballard.
Gina Durham Ballard
That sky. Those trees. THE COLORS.
7) Heeey there Kingston - Emily Shadrick Plemens makes you look pretty awesome.
Emily Shadrick Plemens
Such a moody shot, but there's such depth to it.

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6) Emily also got this hazy shot of Lakeshore Park.
Emily Shadrick Plemens
The light seriously looks magical here.
5) Here's Hurricane Mills, as seen by Gina Durham Ballard.
Gina Durham Ballard
Home to Loretta Lynn, this spot is somewhere you'd want to visit with or without a camera.
4) Jason Dority and his RidgeTop photographs make us want to move there REAL quick like.
Jason Dority
Those colors are INSANE. We see you, autumn - we see you.
3) It looks like Mike Hill sure knows how to capture a sunset.
Mike Hill
The sky is bleeding orange and pink and purple in the best way possible.
2) Plus, Hill rounds us out at #2 with Walter Hill Dam. How sick is this shot?!
Mike Hill
The exposure is spot on, here.
1) Have you made it to Thorn Hill? Because Kimberly Bordeau Lacko makes it look pretty fan-freakin-tastic.
Kimberly Bordeau Lacko
Waterfalls ALWAYS win in our book. Do you have a favorite?

How do you feel about these wonderful pictures from around the state? Let us know in the comments below, or even share your own! You can post them on the Only in Tennessee Facebook page or email them to submit-tn@onlyinyourstate.com. Who knows? You may be featured in our next article!

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