Whether it’s hiking the Appalachian Trail, conquering the coasters at Dollywood, feasting on some Jack Daniels and BBQ, making the pilgrimage to Graceland or paying your respects at the National Civil Rights Museum, it’s hard to beat Tennessee.
As it’s such a beautiful state, we wanted to nail down the 7 best places to get an Instagram shot for that perfect travel photo. Get the camera out for these photogenic places…
Tennessee Instagram Spots
1. I Believe in Nashville Sign
Because have you even been to Nashville if you don’t have a photo with this mural? You’ll find it off of 12th South and it’s meant to be a love letter to Nashville, showing off the city pride. It’s an iconic symbol that’s also painted in other locations across the city.
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2. Clingmans Dome
Clingmans Dome is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee which is the highest mountain in the Smokies, and the highest point along the 2,174-mile Appalachian Trail.
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3. South Main Arts District – Memphis
A chilled out and trendy part of the city packed full of great bars, wonderful restaurants and a truly unique buzz.
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4. Laurel Falls
Laurel Branch and the 80-foot high Laurel Falls are named for mountain laurel, an evergreen shrub which blooms along the trail and near the falls in May. The falls makes a gorgeous backdrop for a photo.
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5. Dollywood
The theme park which is part owned and dedicated to the iconic singer and entertainer Dolly Parton is a fun place to take some snaps for the ‘gram.
6. Snoopers Rock
Snoopers Rock Trail is a 5.9 mile trail that is the perfect place to get away from it all to really enjoy nature and the views this area offers.
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7. Parthenon
Greece, or Tennessee? This full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens is a true wonder. In the early 1990s, a 42-foot statue of the Greek goddess Athena was added. The Parthenon also serves as Nashville’s art museum, so you can soak up some culture after snapping away.
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Once you’ve finished your photographs you might want to try the best pizza in the state or even the best coffee shop.