10 TOP Things to Do in Tennessee August 2026

A large guitar sculpture surrounded by autumn trees.

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

A steel bridge with a cityscape in the background.

A suspension bridge at sunset with mountains in the background.

A city skyline with a river reflecting lights, a prominent building with a spire, and a bridge in the background.

Activities

Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise

NZ$164

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

NZ$33

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show

NZ$67

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Discover Nashville: Self-Guided Tour with Music City Stories

NZ$2

per adult

Nashville: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

NZ$55

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Murals of Nashville Instagram Tour by Golf Cart

NZ$112

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Nashville River Cruise Experience

NZ$76

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Nashville Party Boat & Downtown River Cruise

NZ$78

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

NZ$29

per adult

92% 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.

A town nestled in a valley with mountains in the background, a bridge, and autumn-colored trees.

Downtown Gatlinburg

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

A rooftop pool with a cityscape view at night.

SoBro

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

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.

A forest with autumn leaves, rocky cliffs, and trees.

Big Creek

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

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