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I love Dolly Parton and really want to go to Dollywood when we're on holiday in the US but I can't drive. How can I get there? My fiance and I need to get from Nashville to Pigeon Forge, 215 miles away. He can't drive either. How do I achieve my Dolly dream? [more inside]
posted by curious zoe around Pigeon Forge, TN at 1:27 PM - 10 answers

Me and my three (British) friends are doing an epic journey across from Louisiana up to Tennessee and across to North Carolina in September and need accommodation options for our Knoxville leg. [more inside]
posted by Summer around Knoxville, TN at 11:02 AM - 10 answers

Travelling to Nashville this weekend for the first time. We are seeing a show in the early evening, I think it’ll be done around 9:30. We want to see live music at bar afterwards and are considering hitting the Broadway strip. Difficulty level – amongst our group are some non-drinking 60yr olds who will not be very comfortable with college kid rowdiness. [more inside]
posted by walkinginsunshine around Nashville, TN at 8:27 AM - 3 answers

Planning to spend a long weekend in Chattanooga, TN in June. What should I eat? What should I do? I'm particularly interested in your recommendations for restaurants -- what is the Husk of Chattanooga? [more inside]
posted by OrangeDisk around Chattanooga, TN at 6:19 PM - 11 answers

In Nashville for a random Wednesday night in May. Where can we stay that will allow us to see a bit of the city and have a fun night preferably without driving? [more inside]
posted by Ufez Jones around Nashville, TN at 9:06 AM - 7 answers

Hey MeFites familiar with the Nashville area! I am coming to your neck of the woods for work for a day or two, and would like to find some things: [more inside]
posted by bile and syntax around Nashville, TN at 10:01 PM - 8 answers

Have you ever attended a scooter or motorcycle rally? If so, have the organizers had a good plan for activities in case of rain? [more inside]
posted by raisingsand around Memphis, TN at 11:30 AM - 3 answers

Should I drive or fly from Baltimore to Nashville and Knoxville Tenessee? [more inside]
posted by sully75 around Nashville, TN at 1:57 PM - 12 answers

This is a long shot, but here goes - I'm trying to come up with evening entertainment suitable for visiting children ages 5-10, here in Nashville (tonight and tomorrow), and I see that the Sounds are putting on a fireworks display (presumably at LP Field). Does anyone know of a good viewing spot that would be comfortable for children? The likeliest spots are downtown in the midst of all the adult honkytonk. Maybe Riverfront Park or the pedestrian bridge, but it would be nice to have a kid-friendly strategy, rather than experimenting with them in tow. Suggestions handy to the Art Crawl on 5th would be especially valuable, as would any other after-dinner ideas.
posted by mmiddle around Nashville, TN at 8:42 AM - 6 answers

I'm looking to do a mini road trip to Nashville from Aug. 2nd-4th and drive through Mammoth Cave on my way home on the 4th. I want to maximize awesomeness while minimizing cost. I'm pretty open in terms of ideas, but I like museums, music, and antiques, and I plan to at least do one of the tours of Mammoth Cave when I get there. I will have camping equipment with me but I'd prefer to have shower facilities while in Nashville. Any suggestions? Things to see? Free attractions? Ways to save money (especially on food)? Favorite Mammoth Cave tour?
posted by quiet coyote around Nashville, TN at 10:38 AM - 8 answers

My friend and I are hoping to drive down to Nashville tomorrow, park the car in long-term parking, and take a Greyhound bus to another destination. How can we pull this off? Is there long-term parking downtown? Should we park at the airport and take a bus into town? [more inside]
posted by Bluestocking_Puppet around Nashville, TN at 7:54 AM - 3 answers

I'll be in Nashville, TN for a day -- help me see as much of the city as possible. Bonus: what's the parking like there? [more inside]
posted by DoubleLune around Nashville, TN at 10:36 AM - 15 answers

Hello everyone, This is my first post, though I'm a longtime reader. I am trying to find out if there are any ways I haven't thought of to buy cheap airline tickets from Reno, NV to Nashville, TN and back three times a year to visit family. [more inside]
posted by michellenoel around Nashville, TN at 11:48 AM - 10 answers

So. I need to move and live with my best friend. We are looking to move west in the USA. She suggested southern Arizona and I suggests Oregon. We thought Cali might be good, but are open to pretty much anywhere. [more inside]
posted by fuzzysoft around Murfreesboro, TN at 8:37 PM - 24 answers

The last Memphis travel question was two years ago; anything to add or change from then? [more inside]
posted by eviemath around Memphis, TN at 7:05 PM - 12 answers

ROAD TRIP! We're looking for a route from Buffalo to Nashville that lets us stop for great food, cheesy retro attractions and things each of us would enjoy. [more inside]
posted by peagood around Nashville, TN at 6:36 AM - 13 answers

Nashville bachelor party. 20 guys. I'm the best man. Help me plan? [more inside]
posted by denriguez around Nashville, TN at 8:24 PM - 6 answers

Spontaneous day-trip to Nashville! When: Tomorrow, aka Sunday. Who: 2 weird, young dudes with a car and 2 bicycles. MeFi: What should we put on our list of awesome stuff to do and places to go? We already plan on eating and drinking at Bosco's. More growler-worthy beer is always welcome.
posted by Giggilituffin around Nashville, TN at 10:39 AM - 9 answers

What to do in Knoxville, TN around Thanksgiving time? [more inside]
posted by crunchland around Knoxville, TN at 9:02 PM - 6 answers

Heading to Nashville,TN sometime in August. Need suggestions for fun things to do that don't involve country music. Thanks!
posted by PJMoore around Nashville, TN at 8:53 AM - 14 answers