Your Next Tennessee Road Trip
Has Been Planned

If places like Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and the Great Smoky Mountains take center stage on your Tennessee vacation, consider the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways driving tours a backstage pass to what lies off the beaten path. Fifteen regional trails have been created that originate in or run through a favorite Tennessee destination. Each trail uncovers the region’s true story, genuine character, and authentic charm.

Use the Trails & Byways online tool, pick up a map at a Tennessee Welcome Center, or explore vacation ideas in the official Tennessee Vacation Guide. With these tools, you’ll encounter insider tips such as where to find the best strawberry cake, or antiques stores with irresistible Southern charm. Visitors will discover authentic experiences, iconic attractions, and hidden gems in every corner of the state.

With the Tennessee Trails & Byways, the legwork has been done—the trail has been marked and the local hot spots have been found. Trail creators consulted historians, surfed the Web, and chatted with locals to identify the area’s most interesting and delicious places in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties.

All 15 Tennessee Trails & Byways offer a gold mine of exploration. To experience it for yourself, start with a visit to tntrailsandbyways.com.

Enjoy Hospitality, Scenery, and More in Maury County, Tennessee

One off-the-beaten-path Tennessee destination is Maury County. Known as the “Antebellum Capital of Tennessee,” the area deserves high marks for walking in the 21st century while honoring its past.

History and beautiful homes are the county’s pride. After visiting the James K. Polk Home and Presidential Hall, visitors can enjoy wonderful Southern meals in upscale restaurants or unique eateries housed in converted country stores. From April 17 to June 13, the Presidential Hall Museum will feature The White House Garden, a Smithsonian exhibit.

Guests to the area may also enjoy tea in the grand, double parlors of Rippavilla Plantation after browsing the area’s shops specializing in fine antiques, original art, home décor, and children’s clothing.

Less than an hour south of Nashville, this is a place that entices travelers to soak up the hospitality and beauty of its rolling hills. For more information on Maury County, visit antebellum.com.