Weekend Getaways in Tennessee

Short trips with every day mapped out — verified attractions, realistic pacing, and food along the way across 7 destinations.

94 itineraries

Studio Light & Summit Air: Two Days Solo in the Smokies

2 Days · Solo

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee

Studio Light & Summit Air: Two Days Solo in the Smokies

3 stops

Summit Air & Studio Hands: Two Days in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg

2 Days · Teen Families

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee

Summit Air & Studio Hands: Two Days in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg

3 stops

Mist, Clay, and Chairlifts: Two Quiet Days in the Winter Smokies

2 Days · Solo

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee

Mist, Clay, and Chairlifts: Two Quiet Days in the Winter Smokies

3 stops

Mist, Stone, and Slow Mornings: Two Days Along Lookout Mountain

2 Days · Active Retirees

Chattanooga area, Tennessee

Mist, Stone, and Slow Mornings: Two Days Along Lookout Mountain

4 stops

Blues in the Air: A Solo Journey Through Memphis in Fall

3 Days · Solo

Memphis area, Tennessee

Blues in the Air: A Solo Journey Through Memphis in Fall

10 stops

Mist, Rock, and River: 3 Days in Chattanooga for Teen Families

3 Days · Teen Families

Chattanooga area, Tennessee

Mist, Rock, and River: 3 Days in Chattanooga for Teen Families

8 stops

Mist, Mountain & River Light: 3 Days Alone in Chattanooga

3 Days · Solo

Chattanooga area, Tennessee

Mist, Mountain & River Light: 3 Days Alone in Chattanooga

8 stops

Ridge Light & Studio Hands: 3 Days Solo in the Smokies

3 Days · Solo

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee

Ridge Light & Studio Hands: 3 Days Solo in the Smokies

5 stops

Blues, Barbecue, and Backwater Calm: Two Days in Memphis

2 Days · Active Retirees

Memphis area, Tennessee

Blues, Barbecue, and Backwater Calm: Two Days in Memphis

4 stops

Ridgeline & Handcrafted Light: 3 Days in the Smokies

3 Days · Teen Families

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee

Ridgeline & Handcrafted Light: 3 Days in the Smokies

4 stops

Neon, River, and Rhythm: 3 Days in Memphis for the Whole Family

3 Days · Teen Families

Memphis area, Tennessee

Neon, River, and Rhythm: 3 Days in Memphis for the Whole Family

9 stops

River Bends & Gorge Light: 3 Days Around Knoxville

3 Days · Solo

Knoxville area, Tennessee

River Bends & Gorge Light: 3 Days Around Knoxville

8 stops

Mist, Mountains & Meandering: 3 Days in Chattanooga for Teen Families

3 Days · Teen Families

Chattanooga area, Tennessee

Mist, Mountains & Meandering: 3 Days in Chattanooga for Teen Families

8 stops

Limestone, River, and Ridge: A Knoxville Family Weekend

3 Days · Teen Families

Knoxville area, Tennessee

Limestone, River, and Ridge: A Knoxville Family Weekend

7 stops

Wetlands, Wildflowers, and Sandstone: Two Gentle Days in Knoxville

2 Days · Active Retirees

Knoxville area, Tennessee

Wetlands, Wildflowers, and Sandstone: Two Gentle Days in Knoxville

3 stops

Mist, Stone, and Slow Southern Light: 3 Days Solo in Chattanooga

3 Days · Solo

Chattanooga area, Tennessee

Mist, Stone, and Slow Southern Light: 3 Days Solo in Chattanooga

13 stops

Misty Falls & Storybook Stone: Two Gentle Days Above Chattanooga

2 Days · Young Families

Chattanooga area, Tennessee

Misty Falls & Storybook Stone: Two Gentle Days Above Chattanooga

3 stops

River Light and Sandstone Silence: Three Days Around Knoxville

3 Days · Active Retirees

Knoxville area, Tennessee

River Light and Sandstone Silence: Three Days Around Knoxville

6 stops

Neon, Blues & River Light: A Memphis Weekend for Two

2 Days · Couples

Memphis area, Tennessee

Neon, Blues & River Light: A Memphis Weekend for Two

7 stops

Bluff City Reverie: Three Days of Blues, Blood, and Bottomland

3 Days · Active Retirees

Memphis area, Tennessee

Bluff City Reverie: Three Days of Blues, Blood, and Bottomland

7 stops

Riverbanks & Ridgelines: A Family Fall Weekend in Knoxville

2 Days · Young Families

Knoxville area, Tennessee

Riverbanks & Ridgelines: A Family Fall Weekend in Knoxville

3 stops

Mist, Mountains, and Slow Mornings: 2 Days in Chattanooga

2 Days · Couples

Chattanooga area, Tennessee

Mist, Mountains, and Slow Mornings: 2 Days in Chattanooga

7 stops

Little Feet, Big Music: Two Fall Days in Memphis

2 Days · Young Families

Memphis area, Tennessee

Little Feet, Big Music: Two Fall Days in Memphis

5 stops

Limestone and River Light: Two Days in Knoxville's Wild South

2 Days · Couples

Knoxville area, Tennessee

Limestone and River Light: Two Days in Knoxville's Wild South

3 stops

Marble Columns & Neon Nights: Two Days of Nashville Romance

2 Days · Couples

Nashville, Tennessee

Marble Columns & Neon Nights: Two Days of Nashville Romance

6 stops

Marble Columns & Mahogany Pews: Three Unhurried Days in Nashville

3 Days · Active Retirees

Nashville, Tennessee

Marble Columns & Mahogany Pews: Three Unhurried Days in Nashville

6 stops

Riverbanks & Wildflower Trails: A Gentle Knoxville Weekend for Little Ones

2 Days · Young Families

Knoxville area, Tennessee

Riverbanks & Wildflower Trails: A Gentle Knoxville Weekend for Little Ones

3 stops

Misty Falls & Storybook Cliffs: A Gentle Two Days Above Chattanooga

2 Days · Young Families

Chattanooga area, Tennessee

Misty Falls & Storybook Cliffs: A Gentle Two Days Above Chattanooga

4 stops

River Mist & Sandstone Light: Two Days Around Knoxville

2 Days · Couples

Knoxville area, Tennessee

River Mist & Sandstone Light: Two Days Around Knoxville

4 stops

Marble Columns & Riverside Wanders: A Family Weekend in Nashville

2 Days · Young Families

Nashville, Tennessee

Marble Columns & Riverside Wanders: A Family Weekend in Nashville

4 stops

Riverbanks & Ridgelines: A Gentle Spring Escape to Knoxville

3 Days · Active Retirees

Knoxville area, Tennessee

Riverbanks & Ridgelines: A Gentle Spring Escape to Knoxville

5 stops

Muddy Water, Golden Light: 3 Days in Memphis for the Unhurried

3 Days · Active Retirees

Memphis area, Tennessee

Muddy Water, Golden Light: 3 Days in Memphis for the Unhurried

6 stops

Neon Blues & River Light: A Memphis Weekend for Two

2 Days · Couples

Memphis area, Tennessee

Neon Blues & River Light: A Memphis Weekend for Two

4 stops

Mist, Stone, and Slow Southern Light: 3 Days Above the Tennessee River

3 Days · Active Retirees

Chattanooga area, Tennessee

Mist, Stone, and Slow Southern Light: 3 Days Above the Tennessee River

4 stops

Blues, Bluffs, and Little Feet: Two Family Days in Memphis

2 Days · Young Families

Memphis area, Tennessee

Blues, Bluffs, and Little Feet: Two Family Days in Memphis

4 stops

Mist, Stone, and Seven States: Two Days Above the Tennessee River

2 Days · Couples

Chattanooga area, Tennessee

Mist, Stone, and Seven States: Two Days Above the Tennessee River

5 stops

Riffs, Rivers & Little Legs: A Slow Fall Family Weekend in Knoxville

3 Days · Young Families

Knoxville area, Tennessee

Riffs, Rivers & Little Legs: A Slow Fall Family Weekend in Knoxville

5 stops

Blues, Bridges & Butterfly Kisses: 3 Days in Memphis with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Memphis area, Tennessee

Blues, Bridges & Butterfly Kisses: 3 Days in Memphis with Little Ones

6 stops

Marble Columns & Quiet Trails: 3 Fall Days in Nashville with Kids

3 Days · Young Families

Nashville, Tennessee

Marble Columns & Quiet Trails: 3 Fall Days in Nashville with Kids

5 stops

Wildflowers & River Bends: 3 Gentle Days in Knoxville with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Knoxville area, Tennessee

Wildflowers & River Bends: 3 Gentle Days in Knoxville with Little Ones

6 stops

Misty Falls & Mountain Light: 3 Days in Chattanooga with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Chattanooga area, Tennessee

Misty Falls & Mountain Light: 3 Days in Chattanooga with Little Ones

5 stops

Muddy Water, Blue Notes: A Memphis Weekend for Two

3 Days · Couples

Memphis area, Tennessee

Muddy Water, Blue Notes: A Memphis Weekend for Two

9 stops

Blues, Barbecue & Big Backyards: 3 Days in Memphis with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Memphis area, Tennessee

Blues, Barbecue & Big Backyards: 3 Days in Memphis with Little Ones

6 stops

Marble Columns & River Breezes: 3 Days in Nashville with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Nashville, Tennessee

Marble Columns & River Breezes: 3 Days in Nashville with Little Ones

6 stops

Mist, Stone, and Slow Mornings: 3 Days in Chattanooga

3 Days · Couples

Chattanooga area, Tennessee

Mist, Stone, and Slow Mornings: 3 Days in Chattanooga

6 stops

River Light & Gorge Stone: Three Days Around Knoxville

3 Days · Couples

Knoxville area, Tennessee

River Light & Gorge Stone: Three Days Around Knoxville

5 stops

Mist, Meadows & Ridgelines: 2 Days Solo in the Smokies

2 Days · Solo

Great Smoky Mountains (TN side), Tennessee

Mist, Meadows & Ridgelines: 2 Days Solo in the Smokies

4 stops

Mist, Meadow, and Ridge: 3 Days Alone in the Smokies

3 Days · Solo

Great Smoky Mountains (TN side), Tennessee

Mist, Meadow, and Ridge: 3 Days Alone in the Smokies

6 stops

Mist, Meadows & Mountain Light: Two Gentle Days in the Smokies

2 Days · Active Retirees

Great Smoky Mountains (TN side), Tennessee

Mist, Meadows & Mountain Light: Two Gentle Days in the Smokies

3 stops

Ridgelines and Solitude: 3 Days Alone in the Smokies

3 Days · Solo

Great Smoky Mountains (TN side), Tennessee

Ridgelines and Solitude: 3 Days Alone in the Smokies

6 stops

Valley Mist & Ridgeline Light: 2 Days in the Smokies

2 Days · Active Retirees

Great Smoky Mountains (TN side), Tennessee

Valley Mist & Ridgeline Light: 2 Days in the Smokies

3 stops

Mist, Clay, and Chairlifts: A Smoky Mountain Winter Reset

3 Days · Teen Families

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee

Mist, Clay, and Chairlifts: A Smoky Mountain Winter Reset

5 stops

Studio Light & Summit Air: Two Gentle Days in the Smokies

2 Days · Active Retirees

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee

Studio Light & Summit Air: Two Gentle Days in the Smokies

3 stops

Mist, Clay, and Chairlifts: A Solo Winter Wander Through the Smokies

3 Days · Solo

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee

Mist, Clay, and Chairlifts: A Solo Winter Wander Through the Smokies

5 stops

Studio Light & Mountain Air: A Gentle Smokies Summer

3 Days · Active Retirees

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee

Studio Light & Mountain Air: A Gentle Smokies Summer

4 stops

Slow Mountain Mornings: A Family's Smoky Mountain Summer

2 Days · Young Families

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee

Slow Mountain Mornings: A Family's Smoky Mountain Summer

3 stops

Misty Ridges & Quiet Studios: 3 Days in the Winter Smokies

3 Days · Active Retirees

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee

Misty Ridges & Quiet Studios: 3 Days in the Winter Smokies

4 stops

Mist, Clay & Chairlifts: A Smoky Mountain Escape for Two

2 Days · Couples

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee

Mist, Clay & Chairlifts: A Smoky Mountain Escape for Two

3 stops

Mist, Meadows & Mountain Light: 3 Days in the Smokies

3 Days · Active Retirees

Great Smoky Mountains (TN side), Tennessee

Mist, Meadows & Mountain Light: 3 Days in the Smokies

3 stops

Misty Meadows & Gentle Falls: 2 Days in the Smokies with Little Ones

2 Days · Young Families

Great Smoky Mountains (TN side), Tennessee

Misty Meadows & Gentle Falls: 2 Days in the Smokies with Little Ones

3 stops

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Tennessee offers diverse weekend escape destinations for every traveler. This collection features 24 curated itineraries across seven distinct regions: the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg areas, Big South Fork NRRA, Knoxville, Nashville, Great Smoky Mountains, Memphis, and Chattanooga. Whether seeking mountain mist and outdoor adventure, urban culture and entertainment, or romantic getaways, visitors will find multi-day itineraries tailored to solo travelers, couples, families with children, and teens. Each destination showcases Tennessee's distinctive character—from misty ridges and gorges to historic sites and vibrant music scenes. Discover weekend plans ranging from two to three days that capture the essence of Tennessee's most compelling regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of itineraries are available on this page?

The page features 24 three-day itineraries and one two-day itinerary across Tennessee's major weekend destinations. Itineraries are tailored for different travel styles, including romantic getaways for couples, family-friendly trips with children, teen adventures, and solo travel experiences. Destinations range from mountain regions like the Smokies and Big South Fork to urban centers like Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga, as well as the Knoxville area.

Can I find itineraries for traveling with kids?

Yes, the page includes family-focused itineraries designed for travelers with children. Options include 'Creek Water & Slow Trains: 3 Days in Big South Fork with the Kids' and 'Misty Meadows & Little Feet: 3 Days in the Smokies,' as well as 'Misty Falls & Gnome Trails: 3 Days in Chattanooga with Little Ones.' These itineraries highlight activities and experiences suited for younger travelers.

What destinations are covered in this collection?

The page covers seven Tennessee destinations: Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg (off-season visits), Big South Fork NRRA, Knoxville area, Nashville, Great Smoky Mountains on the Tennessee side, Memphis area, and Chattanooga area. Each destination has multiple itinerary options available.

Are there solo travel itineraries available?

Yes, the collection includes several solo travel itineraries such as 'Blues, Barbecue & the River: 3 Days Solo in Memphis,' 'Marble, Meadows & Otter Creek: 3 Days Solo in Nashville,' 'Neon Nights & Quiet Estates: A Solo Song Through Nashville,' and 'Mist, Moss, and Mountain Light: Two Days Alone in Chattanooga,' offering experiences designed for independent travelers.

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