10 TOP Things to Do in Tennessee August 2026

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A brightly lit street with neon signs, including 'Sunday', 'Budweiser', and 'The Roof'.

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Things to do

Nashville: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

£24

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

£26

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Nashville River Cruise Experience

£33

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B, Hatch Show Combo Ticket

£59

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Chattanooga Express Trolley Tour

£24

per adult

Brewery and Distillery Golf Cart Tour

£45

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

£15

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

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What to do in Tennessee

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Dollywood

9.2/10 (5,911 reviews)

This amusement park owned by country singer Dolly Parton lures fans with its roller coasters and children’s rides, museums and live music and theater shows.

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Downtown Nashville

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Bridgestone Arena while you're exploring the area.

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Downtown Gatlinburg

While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg SkyPark.

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SoBro

If you're spending some time in SoBro, Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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A bustling street lined with various shops and signs, including a whiskey bar and a boot store.

Music Row

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.

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Big Creek

While visiting Big Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Norris Lake and Whitman Hollow Marina.

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