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Blue Ghost and Firefly Experiences credit A Walk in the Woods

December 2, 2025

TENNESSEE TOURISM UNVEILS WHAT’S NEW IN 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (Dec. 2, 2025) Tennessee unveils immersive maker experiences, outdoor adventure, unique attractions, and more in 2026 with new restaurants, distilleries, hotels, exhibits, music

bright shining lights hung in garland at Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood. It's nighttime and the lights are hung across building tops illuminating the walkway.

November 24, 2025

Discover Tennessee’s Twinkling Holiday Magic

November 12, 2025

TENNESSEE TOURISM AWARDS $2 MILLION IN TOURISM ENHANCEMENT GRANTS TO 30 TENNESSEE COMMUNITIES

Santa on parade float in Gatlinburg

November 10, 2025

Tennessee Celebrates the Season with Charming Holiday Towns and Timeless Traditions

Food photo from SS Gai

November 4, 2025

36 TENNESSEE RESTAURANTS RECOGNIZED IN INAUGURAL MICHELIN GUIDE AMERICAN SOUTH

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park in Memphis. Person with hat on in kayak, rafting through waters surrounded by lush trees.

October 16, 2025

Reconnect & Recharge: Tennessee Invites Travelers to Embrace the Art of Slow Travel

Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Petros

October 1, 2025

Immersive Halloween Experiences in Tennessee to Add to Your Spooky Season Bucket List

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2025) – The crisp fall air echoes with the stories of Tennessee’s haunted past, in historic prisons, hotels, theatres, caves and on walking tours. Add these immersive

Cheekwood Harvest in Nashville

September 22, 2025

Tennessee Tourism Announces What's New for Fall 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Sept. 22, 2025 – Fall in Tennessee brings unique ways to experience fall colors, immersive seasonal festivals, ghost tours, new locally owned restaurants, breweries and handmade

Cheekwood Harvest

August 21, 2025

FALLTASTIC FESTIVITIES TO EXPERIENCE IN TENNESSEE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 21, 2025) – Red, orange and yellow autumn leaves burst through the trees; colorful hikes, campfires, fall fun at pumpkin patches and festivals await, the aroma of pumpkin, apple

night image of Tennessee State Fair with ferris wheel lighted up

Soak Up the Last Days of Summer in Tennessee

black and yellow bird perched on a branch

TENNESSEE TOURISM LAUNCHES STATEWIDE BIRDING GUIDE

Aerial view of Bristol Motor Speedway at night with stadium lights on with MLB ballpark featured

HAVE A BALL IN TENNESSEE THIS SUMMER WITH BASEBALL EVENTS ACROSS THE STATE

From M inor League magic to a historic MLB debut, Tennessee is stepping up to the plate Photos and b-roll for media use

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Amanda Murphy

Director of Communications
A manda.Murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010

Jill Kilgore

Senior Communications Manager
J ill.Kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320

Chelsea Trott

Communications Manager
Chelsea.Trott@tn.gov
629-395-8941