Heart of Tennessee

Chattanooga, Nashville & Memphis

Day 1: Join us as we travel to the wonderful city of Chattanooga, TN, one of America’s most breathtaking destinations. Upon arriving in Tennessee, we will visit Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. The Incline’s trolley-style cars climb through the natural beauty surrounding historic Lookout Mountain at a breathtaking 72.7% grade – straight up! Sit back and enjoy the scenic views of the mountains and valleys from the observation windows on the train, as well as the panoramic views from the observation tower at the Incline’s top station. After enjoying our visit and views from the tower, ​​we check-in to our home for the night before having dinner at Puckett’s Restaurant, who is known for their southern hospitality and award-winning barbecue. (D)

Day 2:  After breakfast this morning we will head to the enchanting Rock City Gardens for some time to explore on our own. Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring gigantic rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking stunning panoramic views. We continue on our adventure traveling through the Smokies to western Tennessee. Upon arrival, we will check into our home for the next two nights. (B)

Day 3: After breakfast we will board the coach and head off to visit the iconic Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Elvis Presley’s beloved home allows visitors to step back in time to see the exuberant lifestyle of “The King of Rock n' Roll.” A unique new part of the tour is the Elvis Experience Tour, which includes the Entertainer Career Showcase Museum & Elvis Discovery Exhibits. Also included is the Elvis Presley Auto Museum. Walk down a landscaped highway, surrounded by 22 vehicles that were owned by Elvis. From luxury limited editions to sporty supercycles, Elvis was a vehicle lover of all kinds. Featured in this attraction are his legendary 1955 pink Cadillac, his Harley Davidson motorcycles, plus personal items such as his leather cycle jackets, clips from home movies, and more. After our tour of Graceland, we will visit the historical Beale Street, known for its culture and blues music, where W. C. Handy first captured on paper the blues of the Mississippi Delta. Beale Street includes restaurants, gift shops, boutiques, parks, and nightclubs, as well as the Beale Street Police Museum, A. Schwab’s Dry Goods Store, and the W. C. Handy Home. Beale Street was known for BB King and other legendary performers. We will be returning to Jackson after an exciting day in Memphis. (B)

Day 4: Once we’ve had breakfast,  we will travel into Nashville. Upon arrival, we’ll tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The museum, called the “Smithsonian of country music” because of its unrivaled collection, has 350,000 square feet of dynamic state-of-the-art galleries, archival storage, education classrooms, retail stores, and special event space boasting stunning downtown views. In the museum’s core exhibition, Sing Me Back Home: A Journey Through Country Music, visitors are immersed in the history and sounds of country music, its origins and traditions, and the stories and voices of many of its honored architects. You will have some free time in the bustling downtown Nashville to enjoy lunch on your own, shopping, attractions, museums, galleries and so much more.  Later this afternoon we will check into our home for the night. This evening we have reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry, music's biggest stage radio show, where more than 60 legends are members of the Opry, and you can expect to see a substantial number of them at this special performance. (B)

Day 5: This morning, we depart for the Historic RCA Studio B, located in the center of Nashville’s famous Music Row.  Experience the music and magic of the studio and take a guided tour of the recording home to many famous artists.   The studio is home to over 1,000 hits and played a major role in American music. After our tour we will depart for home. Arriving home approximately 9:30 PM.

Special Notice: Balance due 30 days prior to departure. Cancellation within 30 days of departure will result in payment forfeiture.