Experience Spring in Tennessee

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Step out of winter hibernation with breathtaking scenery, thrilling outdoor scenery, flowers and blooms to experience spring in Tennessee

Cheekwood in Bloom in Nashville, Tennessee

Color your spring with a beautiful walk through Cheekwood Estate and Botanical Gardens with more than 150,000 blooming bulbs, including snowdrops, crocus, hyacinth, daffodils, magnolias, redbuds and dogwoods. With five weekends of family activities, entertainment and plenty of natural inspiration, it’s the perfect place to celebrate the change of seasons.

Rhododendron Festival in Roan Mountain State Park

The 75th annual Rhododendron Festival June 19-20, 2021 at Roan Mountain features handmade crafts, food, traditional music and old-time folkway demonstrations. Wildflowers and wildlife pepper the foothills. The Appalachian Trail and famous Rhododendron Gardens can be accessed at Carver’s Gap, an 8-mile drive from the park. There are 30 cabins, as well as RV and tent camping spots.

Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Marvel at topiary structures crafted by horticultural artists, take a selfie underneath the Umbrella Sky and experience culinary demonstrations highlighting the fresh ingredients of spring during Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival.

Memphis in May in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis in May International Festival features unforgettable events like Beale Street Music Festival and the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Take in Memphis along the Mississippi River and through downtown with music, food and cultural experiences throughout the city.

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