Tennessee may not be your first thought for a glamping experience, but the Volunteer State is ripe with fire pit stargazing, canvas tent chilling, woodland hiking opportunities. From Gatlinburg, TN, a historic mountain town known as 'the Gateway to the Great Smokies' and its abundance of unique glamping spots, to the 520,000-acre Great Smoky Mountains National Park itself, to Dolly Parton's famed Dollywood-there's something for everyone.
To the west, Tennesse is bordered by 94 miles of the initial stages of the Appalachian Trail, and the Mississippi River runs down its Eastern-most border. In between, there are the country-music meccas of Memphis and Nashville, 12 great lakes, and 56 designated state parks, all with mountain views and easy access to the joys of the outdoors. In short, don't rule out a trip to Tennesee during your next glamping trip, 'cause there's a whole lot to see.
To help in your planning, we've compiled some of the best rentals from AirBnb, VRBO, and other glamping sites to get you started. Scroll on and enjoy.