Summertime in Tennessee

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The Tennessee River Gore Explorer, the first catamaran of its kind in the southeast, provides a unique view of the wildlife and scenery of the Chattanooga riverfront.

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Summer means it’s time to wet a line. Tennessee’s many beautiful lakes and rivers beckon to fishermen of all ages, like this pair at Kentucky Lake.

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Get a different view of nature from this unusual tree house at the Chattanooga Nature Center.

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Storytelling opportunities abound at Tennessee’s historic festivals and living history museums.

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Go back to a simpler time with a visit to one of Tennessee’s drive-in theatres like the State Line Drive-In in Elizabethton.

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Tennessee is a camper’s paradise, with beautiful lakes, mountain streams or rugged wilderness areas to choose.

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Fireworks light up the night sky at county fairs, festivals and many other summer events in Tennessee.

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Let a roller coaster take your breath away at Dollywood. Even for the faint of heart, there’s plenty to entertain.

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Summer is a perfect time to visit Orr Mountain Winery, Bean's Creek Winery, Paris Winery, or any of Tennessee’s other the award-winning wineries and distilleries to delight the senses with the tastes and sounds of summer.

Summer is here, and things are heating up on the dance scene.

Care to salsa or merengue at Mi Tierra in Memphis? Kick up your heels at an Native American Pow Wow. Watch the kilts twirl in a Highland Fling. Throw yourself into the sounds of Big Band music. Join with contra dancers is cities across Tennessee? Dance your way across Tennessee! Here are a few of the events and dance groups that will give you a chance to kick up your heels.

Dyer's on Beale
location: 197 Beale, Memphis
contact: 901-525-3711

Mi Tierra
location: 5882 Summer Ave., Memphis
contact: 901-371-9990

Old City Historic District
location: Jackson Avenue and Central Street, Knoxville
contact: 865-523-7263

Overton Square
location: Madison Avenue at Cooper St., Memphis
contact: 901-278-6300

Peabody Place Entertainment and Retail Center
location: 150 Peabody Pl., Memphis
contact: 901-261-7529

Pinch Historic District
location: North Main St., Memphis
contact: 901-525-4444

Rumba Room
location: 303 S. Main Street, Memphis
contact: 901-523-0020

Sambuca
location: 601 12th Ave S., Nashville
contact: 615-248-2888

The District/Nashville
location: Downtown, Nashville
contact: 615-244-4911

The Factory at Franklin
location: 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin
contact: 615-791-1777

date: 1st Saturdays
The Arts Center
location: Athens

date: 2nd and 4th Saturdays
All Saints Academy
location: Chattanooga

date: 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Visitors Center
location: Jonesborough
contact: 423 - 404 – 4164

date: Mondays
Laurel Theatre
location: Knoxville
contact: 865-522-5851

date: 1st, 3rd, 5th Fridays
Idlewild Church
location: Memphis

date: Fridays
Second Presbyterian Church
location: Nashville
contact: 615-356-3869

date: Monthly
American Legion Hall
location: Sewannee
contact: 931-598-5327

Ibiza Dance Club
location: 15128 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville
contact: 615-915-3843

Summertime in Tennessee

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