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Whether you're arriving early, staying a few extra days, or looking for an adventure between festival weekends, Nashville's Big Backyard offers unforgettable experiences filled with music history, scenic drives, small-town charm, and authentic Tennessee culture.

One of the best parts of traveling through Tennessee is discovering the small towns that still feel authentic, welcoming, and full of character. Middle Tennessee is packed with communities where historic downtowns, local restaurants, antique shops, and front-porch hospitality are all part of the experience. Whether you’re headed to Bonnaroo or simply exploring the region, these small towns are worth taking the scenic route for.

There are no shortage of amazing outdoor activities across Middle Tennessee. So if you are looking for a caving experience, a long hike, a short hike, or just searching for beautiful waterfalls and scenic overlooks, I’ve got you covered.

Over the past decade, Tennessee has experienced an incredible public art movement. Artists and communities have come together to paint colorful murals across the region, turning small towns and downtown districts into open-air galleries. Many of those projects were led through our friends at DMA-events, an organization founded by Coffee Countians whose very first mural project was painted right here in Manchester.

Your first stop should be the Tennessee Whiskey Trailhead and Welcome Center located on the campus of the world-famous Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, only about 30 minutes from Manchester. Here, you can grab a free Tennessee Whiskey Trail Passport and officially begin your whiskey adventure.

As we head into 2026, now's the time for making resolutions, planning trips, and dreaming up what your ideal year looks like. If seeking adventure, expanding your palette, or broadening your horizons align with your New Year goals, we encourage you to check out these Tennessee Experiences!

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announces its grand return to The Farm in Manchester from June 13-16, 2024. The festival's vibrant...

Manchester has hosted the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival for more than two decades. The spirit of friendliness, diversity and...

Bonnaroo announces the 2023 festival lineup along with a series of significant changes to the festival experience.

ou will hear happy chatter, the rhythm of music, steps of fans walking to the next concert, as you explore Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival,

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, set for June 16-19, Manchester, Tennessee, delivers a one-of-a-kind experience, and you can extend the fun

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is an American annual four-day music festival in Manchester, Tennessee.

The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced its return to the month of June. In 2022 Bonnaroo will take place on the third weekend...

More songs are written, recorded, and played live in Tennessee than anywhere else in the world.

Hop on the Roo Bus. Destination: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The Roo Bus has become a symbol of fun, joy, kindness and love.

After visiting Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, “I find myself wishing the real world were more like the festival, where folks are kind and

Bonnaroovians elevate Bonnaroo from a music festival to a “magical” experience, celebrating peace and diversity, according to David Bruce.

The 2021 CMT Music Awards took to Bonnaroo’s Farm with star studded performances from Chris Stapleton, Brothers Osborne, & Carrie Underwood.

David Bruce, who launched the I am Bonnaroo project 10 years ago, first learned of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival from reading an article.

Bonnaroo is set to return to the Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee!