Day Trips from Nashville: The 10 Best Drives Out

1.Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $379Our pick

Leave Nashville at 7 am for a roughly four-hour coach ride to Memphis. Your day includes VIP access at Graceland, its mansion, cars, planes and exhibits, plus a one-hour guided tour of Sun Studio. You also get free time on Beale Street and a stop at the Peabody Hotel to see its famous ducks.

“We did 15 hour trip via viator and so worth it. Few hours at graceland and then peabody / beale St..”

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2.Memphis Tour with Graceland VIP Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 383 reviews · 15 hours · from $329

Ride from Nashville to Memphis for Graceland VIP access, a guided tour of Sun Studio, the Peabody duck walk, and free time on Beale Street. Expect a very full 15-hour day, with about four hours each way on the bus. Guides such as Frank have shared Elvis films en route and kept the stops on schedule.

“The whole day was planned to perfection, we was a group of 15 and each of us had an amazing time. You will not be disappointed if you book this trip.”

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3.Jack Daniel Distillery Day Trip with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 132 reviews · 7 hours · from $144Best value

Leave downtown Nashville at 9 a.m. for a seven-hour trip to Jack Daniel’s Distillery, with a guided visit, whiskey tasting, and free time in Lynchburg. Expect a scenic drive, a walk through part of the large distillery site, and a chance to browse local shops. Drivers and distillery guides vary; past guides have included Frank, Kim, Kayla, and Melissa.

“Had a great day! Frank was our driver and was very informative and funny! The tour itself was great and our guide Melissa was so lovely and was able to answer lots of our questions. Would certainly recommend for anyone thinking about visiting!”

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4.Nashville to Fall Creek Falls All-Inclusive Full Day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $159

Leave Nashville at 7:30 am with guides such as Norm and Isabel for a full day at Fall Creek Falls State Park. The outing includes air-conditioned transport, a picnic lunch, suspension-bridge crossings, and hikes to several waterfalls and overlooks. Expect rocky, steep, sometimes slippery trails, including a strenuous descent to the base of Fall Creek Falls.

“I had a great time. Norm was awesome! Only thing that sucked was that we didn’t get the full waterfall effect due to the weather and lack of rain the creek was almost dry. But still loved the experience.”

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5.Nashville to Graceland Memphis Day trip Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.)

Travel from Nashville to Memphis in a private vehicle with driver Robert, with pickup and a choice of two itineraries. Spend about three hours at Graceland, or add Sun Studio and Beale Street to make a full Memphis day. Casey Jones Village breaks up the drive, and the schedule can be adjusted to your preferences.

“It was a very fun trip in Robert's Tesla and Graceland was awesome. But 4 hours in the Graceland museum is barely enough time there is so much to see there”

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6.Ruby Falls and Rock City Daytrip from Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $0

Spend a long day traveling from Nashville to Lookout Mountain, where you have three hours at Rock City and two at Ruby Falls. Admission, a light lunch, bus snacks, water, and air-conditioned transport are included. Guides named Norm and Izzy or Isabel have led the trip, though staffing may vary.

“Had a great day with Norm and Izzy, they were wonderful hosts who had lots of great local knowledge and treated us like part of the family. Would highly recommend them to anyone who wants a unique experience in Tennessee”

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7.Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour covers the Tennessee and Alabama portions of the Natchez Trace Parkway, with 255+ GPS-triggered stories, tips, and directions. Set your own pace, stop at Jackson Falls, Leiper’s Fork, or Muscle Shoals, and drive in either direction. The tour costs $16.99 for up to eight people and works offline after download.

“It was a good audio guide through the parkway. The GPS guide was exactly where we were. The speaker was nice to listen to”

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8.Jack Daniels Private Distillery and Dine Tour from Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 6 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $269

Take a private ride from Nashville to Lynchburg, then join the distillery’s guided tour and sample six Jack Daniel’s whiskeys. You’ll have time for the Lynchburg Hardware & General Store and lunch, with Miss Mary Bobo’s among the local options. Drivers named Jason and Kayla have led trips, but your guide may differ.

“Had a very relaxing car trip to the Jack Daniels Distillery. Jason our driver was an outstanding driver who was very accommodating. The Jack Daniel’s Distillery tour and tasting lasted close to 2 hours. This trip and tour is highly recommended.”

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9.Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Private Tour from Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $229

Ride from your Nashville hotel or private residence to Picker’s Creek Winery and Arrington Vineyards, with tastings, a bottle at Picker’s Creek, and time in downtown Franklin for shopping or an early dinner. Private transport, fuel, and bottled water are included. Lunch is not, and the route has not always run as advertised.

“Our original driver never showed up at pick up time. I had to speak with Viator and the tour operator. Though an hour after my original pick up time, the tour operator did manage to find another driver and we were able to take the wine tour. I was hoping to experience more of Franklin and I think that Main St would be a nice addition to the dining experience.”

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10.Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $299

Spend six hours exploring Franklin and Tennessee wine country with private hotel or residence pickup from Nashville. Browse The Factory at Franklin, taste wine beside Leiper’s Creek at Crown Winery, then enjoy a self-guided flight at Arrington Vineyards. Tastings, transportation, and bottled water are included; lunch is not listed as included. Guides have included Jesse and Martin, though assignments may vary.

“The tour guide was nice enough but really did not have a game plan for the tour and did not do any research about the wineries. We had to dictate everything. Not customary for Viator. It was a lot of money for what we got. Again the young lad was very respectful & nice. We would recommend going to Crown Winery.”

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