Smoky Mountains National Park

Tennessee, from the Mississippi River in the west  east to the Appalachian Mountains, offers residents and visitors a diversity of activities, events and attractions. Outdoors enthusiasts enjoy the Cherokee National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in eastern Tennessee. Nashville, the state capital sits in north central Tennessee surrounded by the Highland Rim. Memphis, the largest city in Tennessee, in the southwest corner of the state sits on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. Memphis' Beale Street is called the birthplace of the blues by many and Nashville is well-known as a mecca for country musicians and fans.

Knoxville in eastern Tennessee is home to the Tennessee Valley Fair. A traditional country fair celebrating the agricultural heritage of the area. A great family event with exhibitions, competitions, shows and activities for all ages. See the best of Tennessee livestock, agriculture and home goods. The 2010 fair runs September 10th through the 19th, with a full schedule of fun. Along with the exhibitions, entertainment features concert headliners like the Charlie Daniels Band, Survivor and En Vogue. Catch the action at the demolition derby, rodeo or tractor and truck pulls. The kids love the midway rides and games and there will be plenty of food vendors to keep the crowds fueled.

There are three Best Western Hotels in Knoxville for travelers enjoying the sites. The Best Western Cedar Bluff Inn is conveniently located on Interstates 40 and 75 with easy access to all of Knoxville. Travelers coming from the east will find the Best Western Strawberry Inn and Suites just off I-40 before downtown Knoxville and the Best Western Knoxville Suites is conveniently located just northwest of downtown.

Nashville, Music City USA, is home to the Grand Ole Opry, Music Row and serves as the home for Country Music. The 2010 Tennessee State Fair is hosted in Nashville for a ten day run in September showcasing the top agriculture, events and entertainment in the state. The State Fairgrounds also hosts monthly fleas markets and the Christmas Village the second weekend in November. The 2010 Christmas Village is the 50th anniversary for the event which features over 260 merchants with goods ranging from toys to jewelry – this is a shoppers wonderland!

The Best Western Music Row and Best Western Downtown Convention Center are convenient for visitors looking for hotel accommodations near downtown Nashville. Both Best Western Hotels are within walking distance to the Country Music Hall of Fame and the historic areas of the city. The Best Western Suites Near Opryland is conveniently located off the Briley Parkway in Nashville's northeast area. The Best Western Belle Meade Inn, just west of downtown, is convenient for travelers on Interstate 40.