Holiday homes & rentals in Tennessee

From Nashville to Memphis, Tennessee is filled with a variety of cultural, educational, and outdoor activities for nearly any visitor. Popular accommodation styles throughout the state range from traditional southern plantation houses to simple ranches, giving visitors a wide variety of options and providing the flexibility and comfort many travellers desire.

Getting to your Tennessee accommodation

Visitors can fly in to Tennessee from various airports depending on their place of departure. Popular choices include Memphis International Airport, which is a Delta Airlines hub, and Nashville International Airport. Reach your Tennessee holiday accommodation in comfort and style with a taxi or a self-driven letting car. If you don't fancy this, then another ideal way to get between cities is with the super-convenient Greyhound buses.

What to eat in Tennessee

Don't leave Tennessee without savoring its diverse and exquisite Southern cuisine. There's the hot chicken and biscuits of Nashville, Memphis' world-famous smokin' hot barbeque, and Smoky Mountain Country Hams. Dine in style at the Rendezvous Restaurant in Memphis, which has hosted American Presidents and other international leaders.

Tennessee's climate: Hot, humid summers and chilly mountain winters

Although the weather in Tennessee is generally warm and humid during summer months and mild in the winter, the diverse topography can cause wide variations in average temperatures. Areas of high elevations experience cold winter weather and snow.

Holiday homes in and around the Appalachians make a cozy retreat in the chilly winter months for visitors exploring the great outdoors. Conversely, hot summer temperatures, especially in the state's big cities, can make the convenience of a holiday letting even more appealing as a retreat from long days of sightseeing.

What to do and see on your Tennessee holiday

While in Tennessee, experience the grandeur of the Mississippi River that flows majestically through the state. Families will be thrilled by the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, known for their surreal fog and mist. Set out on the Appalachian Trail at the crack of dawn to enjoy sublime sunrise views. After all this physical activity, relax back at your Tennessee holiday letting .

Other attractions that make it onto most itineraries include Tennessee Aquarium, Rock City, Ruby Falls, and a customary cruise down the atmospheric Tennessee River Gorge. And why not sample a Jack Daniel’s Whiskey with the free distillery tours in Lynchburg?

Explore Tennessee's art and culture

Discover the state's historic past at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, which recounts the Civil Rights struggle in America. Culture buffs will also love the Tennessee Trails & Byways and native culture explorations along the Cherokee Heritage Trails. Relive the Civil War drama as it unfolds along the Civil War Trails which weave through the little towns of Shiloh and Chattanooga.

Tennessee recognises its important historical legacy in being the home of three American Presidents, namely Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage in Nashville, the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, and Colombia's James K. Polk home.

Family holidays in Tennessee

If family fun is a high priority, Tennessee has much to offer. With over 400 species housed on 70 acres of land, the Memphis Zoo will inspire wonder in children of all ages. Children will also marvel at the wide array of marine species housed at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. As one of the nation's best aquariums, the facility features exhibits of river habitats and ocean species from as far away as the South Pole. The IMAX theatre housed here is also a popular destination.

After visiting the aquarium, visitors can spend the night at a Chattanooga holiday letting before visiting the Creative Discovery Museum, a children's museum offering interactive exhibits in the fields of music, art, and science. Less than a three-hour drive away is Pigeon Forge, where families can experience over 40 rides and a range of live entertainment options at the famed Dollywood theme park.

Tennessee nightlife: from Beale Street to the Grand Ole Opry

Famous for the blues, Memphis is home to some of the best nightlife in Tennessee. Local music is king, and B.B. King's Blues Club on Beale Street is a popular place to start an evening in this booming downtown district. Visitors here are privy to bars and nightclubs of every type, including the Coyote Ugly Saloon. A smorgasbord of late-night food options is on offer throughout the city, including South of Beale, an eclectic joint that claims to be the city's first gastropub.

Travellers who prefer bluegrass to blues should head to Nashville, an epicenter of all things country music. The famous Grand Ole Opry makes an excellent starting point before moving on to any number of live country music venues throughout the city. For a quieter evening, Rumours East offers up an extensive wine list and rotating exhibits by local artists.

Day trips for your Tennessee holiday

With over a million visitors annually, a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a must. Bears and deer roam freely through this World Heritage Biosphere Reserve, home to mystical, temperate forests.

Adventure enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice in Tennessee. There's hang-gliding from Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga and whitewater rafting on the Nolichucky, Ocoee, and Little Pigeon Rivers, as well as biking, canoeing, and camping opportunities in the various state parks. A good idea would be to rent a houseboat on one of America's most tranquil water bodies, the Dale Hollow Lake.

Events to check out on your holiday in Tennessee

It is often said that Tennessee’s music is America’s soundtrack; this certainly explains the abundance of world-class music festivals that take place here. The Beale Street Music Festival in April enjoys its association with B.B King and Elvis Presley. Nashville's Southern Ground Music & Food Festival is a springtime tribute to the union between great food and music. The Chattanooga-based RiverBend Festival is a nine-day-long event featuring multiple stages and over 100 live acts.

Enjoy summer with a host of tomato-related parades and activities at the Tomato Art Festival in Nashville.
July 4th celebrations feature dazzling pyrotechnic displays. Next up is the Blues Hog BBQ and Music Festival, where visitors dig into flavorful wings and barbeque as musicians strut their stuff on stage. Franklin's Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival takes place in September and has roped in huge names such as Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow in the past.

Book your Tennessee holiday home for an adventure in the cradle of rock ‘n’ roll, country, soul, and blues.

Tennessee: The home of country music

Aquarium of the Smokies

Gatlinburg's interactive aquarium displays an array of aquatic life and live marine animal shows. It also offers experiences kids will love, including penguins encounters and sleepovers with sharks.

The Grand Ole Opry

Located in the country music capital; Nashville, The Grand Ole Opry hosts daily showcases where you could catch a rising country star or a bonafide music legend.

Sun Studio

Located in the heart of Memphis, this pioneering recording studio was opened by Sam Phillips in 1950. Home to early rock and roll, famous artists such as Elvis Presley have recorded here.

National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

This large Memphis museum was formerly the site of the old Lorraine Motel. Learn all about Civil Rights history and pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Head to East Tennessee and explore how the company create their bestselling spirits. You can tour the factory and even sample some authentic moonshine.

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