Event Planners’ Guide to Tennessee

From the mighty Mississippi to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is where you’ll find the country’s most-visited national park. Tennessee was home to Elvis Presley, is home to Dolly Parton, and is considered the birthplace of country, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll music. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville provide urban amenities, while smaller towns offer a laid-back atmosphere. Several state parks have luxury lodges with event space, including Fall Creek Falls and Paris Landing, with new lodges under construction at Henry Horton and Natchez Trace state parks.