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The 5 Best Outdoorsy Towns To Explore in Tennessee

Surrounded by lovely wooded trails, mountain views, or epic paddle routes, these Tennessee towns all but guarantee a phenomenal outdoor adventure.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jul 3
A group of tubers on the Little River near Townsend, Tennessee, on a summer day with a swinging bridge in the background.
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You Can Explore This Tennessee Mountain City Entirely on Foot—and It’s Stunning

by Molly Harris
on Jun 7
Sunset over Chattanooga
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One of Tennessee’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

by Raymond Goldfield
on May 20
A bronze statue of Clarence Darrow outside a red courthouse building in Dayton, Tennessee.
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This Little-Known Waterfront Town Is One of the Most Charming in Tennessee

by Melanie Johnson
on Apr 23
Dandridge, Tennessee with waterfront views, featuring a green bridge in the distance, framed by lush trees and a grassy embankment.
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This Unexpected Trail in Tennessee Is One of the Best Road Trip Stops You’ve Never Considered

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Mar 23
Fall leaves frame a view of the Little Tennessee river from a hiking trail in Tennessee.

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The Small Tennessee Town Locals Hope Stays Off Tourists’ Radar

Once you spend some quality time in this delightful small town, you may just want to keep it to yourself, too.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Mar 16
Stretch of brick shops and colorful awnings in downtown Bell Buckle, TN.
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Cheekwood is Easily the Most Colorful Place You’ll Find in Tennessee

With 250,000 blooming bulbs in the spring, it’s no wonder Cheekwood is one of the most colorful places in Tennessee.

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Feb 19
A close up of several yellow and red tulips at Cheekwood, one of the most colorful places in Tennessee.
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4 Small Towns in Tennessee So Dreamy, You’ll Swear You’ve Seen Them on TV

You'll feel like you're starring in your own magic TV moment when you explore these picture-perfect small towns hidden in Tennessee.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jan 8
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The Tennessee Town With Historic Streets That Feel Like a Hallmark Movie Set

Franklin, Tennessee, is one of the state's most charming towns thanks to its historic buildings and picture-perfect storefronts.

by Molly Harris
on Nov 3
Aerial view of Franklin, Tennessee
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The Small Tennessee Town That Feels Straight Out of Schitt’s Creek

With its quirky charm, welcoming locals, and small-town heart, Bell Buckle, Tennessee, offers the same endearing spirit that made Schitt’s Creek a fan favorite.

by Megan Todaro
on Oct 29
A mural in Bell Buckle, Tennessee.