Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Memphis to Gatlinburg. If you're planning a road trip to Gatlinburg, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Memphis
drive for about 1.5 hours
12:27 pm Jackson (Tennessee)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:27 pm
drive for about 1 hour
2:41 pm Hurricane Mills
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:41 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
4:58 pm Nashville
stay overnight at Gaylord Opryland Resort
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 4 hours
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10:00 am leave from Gaylord Opryland Resort
drive for about 54 minutes
10:54 am Gordonsville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:54 am
drive for about 1 hour
12:59 pm Crossville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:59 pm
drive for about 1 hour
3:03 pm Knoxville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:03 pm
drive for about 1 hour
5:07 pm arrive in Gatlinburg
day 2 driving ≈ 4 hours
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Jackson (Tennessee) (5 answers)
questions about Jackson (Tennessee):
rv camp grounds
Closest beach
Hurricane Mills (3 answers)
Nashville (190 answers)
Grand Ole Opry (8 mentions)
Country Music Hall of Fame (6 mentions)
Ryman Auditorium (6 mentions)
Centennial Park (6 mentions)
The Parthenon (5 mentions)
restaurants around Nashville:
Bluebird Cafe
Opryland Hotel
Pancake Pantry
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - 19th Ave
Peg Leg Porker BBQ
hotels around Nashville:
Gaylord Opryland Resort
The Hermitage Hotel
Omni Nashville Hotel
questions about Nashville:
What's the best neighborhood in Nashville for a first time visitor?
Nearby small towns or outdoor areas?
Top of the line hotels in Nashville?
What are some must sees in Nashville during the weekend
Best Location to Stay
Gordonsville
Crossville (2 answers)
questions about Crossville:
Lodging
Knoxville (25 answers)
questions about Knoxville:
New Years in Knoxville reccomendations
Pet friendly lodging near Knoxville, TN
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