Summertime in Tennessee

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Get up close and personal with one of Tennessee’s famous walking horses at the 71st Annual Tennessee Walking Horse Nationals.

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Visit the Tennessee Walking Horse Museum in Lynchburg to learn more about these world-famous, elegant animals.

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See nature from a new perspective on a cruise along one of Tennessee’s many beautiful rivers and lakes.

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Floating food, fun and entertainment are yours on Tennessee’s beautiful riverboats, like the Pickwick Belle at Pickwick Landing State Park.

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The Delta Queen is a floating boutique hotel offering live music, theatrical performances and romantic dining along the exciting North Shore of Chattanooga.

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Tennessee’s wilderness areas, like the Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area, are a great place for exciting, off-road adventures.

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Storytelling opportunities abound at Tennessee’s historic festivals and living history museums.

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Tennessee’s Fourth of July festivities provide holiday fun and memorable moments for the whole family.

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Go back to a simpler time with a visit to one of Tennessee’s drive-in theatres like the State Line Drive-In in Elizabethton.

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Fireworks light up the night sky at county fairs, festivals and many other summer events in Tennessee.

Explore the simple pleasures...

Heat up your summer fun with a hot time in Tennessee! Put those long summer days to good use, exploring our endless array of festivals, food and family fun. Outdoor excitement, memorable music, and wild water adventures can make your Tennessee getaway a summer to remember.

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Upcoming Events

date: Nov 21, 2009
FCE Holiday Bazaar
location: Livingston, TN

date: Nov 21, 2009
Arts Third Saturday
location: Chattanooga, TN

date: Nov 21, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
Centennial Holiday Show
location: Franklin, TN

date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
32nd Annual Santa's Workshop
location: Cookeville, TN

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