Day 1 – Fly from the UK to Nashville
Known as ‘Music City’, Nashville is famous for its country music and vibrant live music scene. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B, the Grand Ole Opry and the historic Ryman Auditorium. Enjoy the city’s famous honky-tonks and live music venues.
Stay three nights in Nashville.
Day 4 – Drive to Jackson, approx. 130 miles.
Explore Jackson’s rich musical heritage, the birthplace of Rockabilly. Visit the Southern Legends of Music at the Carnegie, the Tina Turner Museum in nearby Brownsville or discover the city’s Civil War history.
Stay one night in Jackson.
Day 5 – Drive to Memphis, approx. 90 miles.Known as the ‘Home of the Blues’ and ‘Birthplace of Rock ’n’ Roll’, Memphis is a must for music lovers. Visit Graceland, Sun Studio and the National Civil Rights Museum. In the evening, enjoy live music and dining along the famous Beale Street.
Stay three nights in Memphis.Day 8 – Drive to Chattanooga, approx. 320 miles.Stop at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg before continuing to Chattanooga, a lively city surrounded by mountains and the Tennessee River. Explore Lookout Mountain, its scenic viewpoints and waterfalls, and visit the Songbirds Guitar Museum.
Stay two nights in Chattanooga.
Day 10 – Drive to Sevierville, approx. 140 miles.
Located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Sevierville is Dolly Parton’s hometown. Visit her statue, explore nearby Dollywood and enjoy the area’s scenic drives, hiking trails and mountain scenery. You can also discover Native American history in nearby Cherokee.
Stay two nights in Sevierville.
Day 12 – Drive to Bristol, approx. 100 miles.
Set against the Blue Ridge Mountains, Bristol is known as the ‘Official Birthplace of Country Music’. Visit the Birthplace of Country Music Museum to discover the artists and recordings that helped shape this iconic American genre.
Stay one night in Bristol.
Day 13 – Drive to Knoxville, approx. 115 miles.
Knoxville combines city culture with easy access to the great outdoors. Enjoy its parks, greenways, vibrant arts scene and live music. Visit Market Square for street performers or catch the WDVX Blue Plate Special, featuring a variety of live musical performances.
Stay two nights in Knoxville.
Day 15 – Return to Nashville, approx. 180 miles.Drive back to Nashville and drop off your hire car in time to check in for your flight back to the UK.
Posted by: America As You Like It
Posted on: 27/10/2026