How to Find Hotels in Tennessee

Tennessee is divided into three primary regions, known as the Grand Divisions: West, Middle and East Tennessee. Nashville, the state capital, is in Middle Tennessee, an area defined by gently rolling hills and tranquil waterways. In the east, the college town of Knoxville rests in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains. Out west, cities like Memphis lie along the banks of the Mississippi and Tennessee rivers.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Find Accommodations in Tennessee

1. Book accommodations in Tennessee by calling the Tennessee Hotel and Lodging Association at 1-615-385-9970 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Find accommodations in one of Tennessee's metropolitan cities and enjoy everything from world-class museums and live theatrical performances to first-class shopping and dining opportunities.

3. For extended visits, rent a vacation property and save money while living like a local.

4. Take refuge in a secluded log cabin and enjoy fishing, hunting and hiking in the wild.

5. Plan a camping trip and visit any of the popular campgrounds, recreational areas or state parks that make perfect base camps for hiking or backpacking excursions.

6. Make reservations in a fancy hotel and enjoy resort-style accommodations while visiting Tennessee.

Get Around Tennessee

7. Arrive in the international airport nearest your destination. The metropolitan cities of Memphis in the West, Nashville in the Middle and Knoxville in the East all have international airports.

8. Rent a car upon arrival for convenient travel throughout the state. Or you can commute to various points on the state's extensive public transit network, including rail, bus or taxi. You can also hire private shuttle services.

Explore Tennessee

9. Book accommodations in Chattanooga and visit the famous Tennessee Aquarium where you can observe the gamut of aquatic life from alligators to otters.

10. Plan your vacation around any of the art shows, fairs, amusement parks, festivals or annual events held year-round throughout the state. Book accommodations nearby for convenient access.

11. Stay in a cozy bed and breakfast near one of Tennessee's downtown districts and feel the pulse of the city quicken as day turns to night. Walk streets dotted with sidewalk cafes, fancy restaurants, popular bars, pubs and taverns, and enjoy a variety of live performances.

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on 5/29/2009 This is very thorough. I didn't even know there was a Tennessee Hotel