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I am from the great state of Tennessee. I have driven from Bristol to Memphis. I have seen the three grand division. Despite having lived in the state for 18 years, I only scratched the surface of the state. Tennessee is one longest states that range from the Appalachian mountain to the Mississippi River. Here is my Tennessee Bucket List.
- Raft every whitewater river
Upper OcoeeLower OcoeePigeon River
- Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area- Chickamauga National Military Park
- Chattanooga National Military Park
- Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
- Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Great Smoky Mountains National Park- Hike up Clingman’s Dome
- Hike the TN section of Appalachian Trail
- Hike all 150 Trails in the Smokes
- Spend the night at the LeConte Lodge
Enjoy the fall colors in Smokes- Bike the Cades Cove loop
- See a Black Bear in the Smokys
- Manhattan Project National Historical Park
- Natchez Trace Parkwat
- Obed Wild & Scenic River
- Hike Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
- Shiloh National Military Park
- Stones River National Battlefield
- Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
- Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
- Visit all the Tennessee State Parks
See the 2017 solar eclipse totalityVote to allow liquor in a dry county- Ride all the roller coasters in Dollywood (was completed now isn’t)
- Do the TN whiskey trail
- Visit Rock City
Visit Racoon MountainTake a boat tour of Lost Sea- Tour the National Civil Rights Museum
- Visit Ruby Falls
- Hike to Cummins Falls
- See a future country star in a honky tonk bar in Nashville
- Visit Graceland
- Walk along the Chattanooga’s Riverwalk
- Go to Bonnaroo
- Enjoy the stories at the Jonesborough Storytelling Festival.
- Tour the Jack Daniel’s Distillery
Drive the DragonWatch Florida beat Tennessee in Neyland Stadium- See an elk at my parents’ place in Lenoir City
Wow that’s a lot of things to do and it seems like you are workign on it. I would love to do the hikes too.
I am a huge hiker so this is always going to be a focus.
That is a great bucket list for Tennessee. I haven’t heard its name before, so never been to any of the places too. But surely now I can add the place to my travel list. Thanks .
Tennessee is an amazing state with so many things to do it.
Wow what a list. It actually inspired me to start a list my the province of my city Ontario. Exploring your own backyard is always fun!!!
As far as your list goes I would love to see the National Civil Rights Museum and the TN whiskey trail for starters
I am glad. People need to explore home more.
I have only visited Chattanooga and Nashville. I definitely need to experience the Appalachian Trail and whitewater rafting. Cool that you have ticked quite a few things off the list.
Tennesee has great whitewater rafting and well worth the visit.
This post inspired me to make my own bucket list of my local state, Connecticut. There’s so much to discover and having a list keeps you organized and focused!
I can’t wait to read it. I will eventually get around to doing one for CT.
Nice bucket list. Do you think you will do it all?
Probably not but I will try to.
Never been that side but your list is a good one. I am sure it will require lot of days to see all of these. Hope you are able to strike off all.
It will but maybe someday I will get this done.
I’ve never been to Tennessee! But totally understand re: living somewhere and not scratching the surface. Seems we’re always interested in what is outside our backyard. I’m starting to look closer to home for travel inspo/experiences.
I totally agree. I am trying to explore more at home.