Here Are The Top 11 Christmas Towns in Tennessee. They’re Magical.

Discover 11 Christmas towns in Tennessee that will lift your holiday spirits.

Have you ever spent Christmas in Tennessee? Then you probably know just how stunningly magical the whole of it is during those lovely winter months. Christmas is already full of light and love and excitement, but you have to check out these festive towns. Pick your favorite Tennessee Christmas town and take a magical family vacation this year. Let us know YOUR favorite Christmas towns near you. But first, here are our picks for the best Christmas towns in Tennessee!

1) Gaylord Opryland, Nashville

Opryland is definitely not a town. But it's big enough to be a town, and the lights are INSANE enough to be a city, so it wins. Hands down. Learn more about Christmas in Opryland and all of the festive fun you can have when you visit this holiday season.

2) Franklin

Make sure to check out the holiday showings at the Franklin Theatre. They sell out quick, so buy early! You can check out the planned holiday showings for this year on the official Franklin Theatre website.

3) Leipers Fork

You don't want to miss the holiday parade in Leipers Fork! Check out the official parade page for more details!

4) Lynchburg

Lynchburg decorates their courthouse at Christmastime, and it's magical. Take a look at the official Christmas in Lynchburg Facebook page for more details.

5) Brentwood

Brentwood neighborhoods are seriously killer during the holidays. Visit the Brentwood website to see a full calendar of holiday events.

6) Memphis

We see your little Christmas tree, Memphis. Well. Your not-so-little tree. Christmas in Memphis is unlike anything else. Peep the schedule of events to find out all of the holiday events in Memphis this year.

7) Chattanooga

Can you imagine a white Christmas in Chattanooga?! SO cool (literally). Check out all of Chattanooga's plans for an epic Christmas and start making your own plans for a Christmas in Chattanooga.

8) Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville, lookin' snazzy! You may want to check out the "Christmas in the City" festivities for this year.

9) Nashville

Here's Nashville, being all adorable with lights and tourists and all the good stuff throughout December. There's plenty more to do than JUST Opryland!

10) Gatlinburg

Have you been to Gatlinburg at Christmastime? You need to go to Gatlinburg at Christmastime. Find out what the town is up to this year here.

11) Pigeon Forge

This looks like something out of a winter wonderland! Pigeon Forge is certainly a magical Christmas town in Tennessee! Check out the details about this year's festivities in the 'Forge here.

When you wake up to a light dusting of snow on the trees you can’t help but feel a little Christmas magic in the air. Are you in love yet? For more wintery magic in Tennessee (in particular, in Pigeon Forge), check out our ultimate guide to winter in Tennessee.

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