Here in Tennessee, we know that our state is pretty flippin’ awesome. It can’t, however, be perfect. Because nothing is and that would be weird and unseemly. So, for tourists and locals alike, here’s where we (kind of?) go wrong. At least as wrong as we can go.
- Driving near any church, on a Sunday, right around noon. You won’t get out alive.
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- Also, avoid paying for parking. Anywhere. We promise there’s something free just around the corner. (Tried and true in Chattanooga, Nashville, Knoxville + Memphis)
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- Siding with anyone besides the Vols. Yeah, UT!
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- This most definitely includes siding with Alabama. Don’t even say it. No.
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- Middle Tennessee in August. It may look pretty, but OH MY GOSH it’s eight million degrees outside. And humid.
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- Tours for the tourists. There are very few that cut the mustard, and the jury’s still out on ’em. Sorry, but it’s not worth the cash. kidz. Ask a local and save some moo-lah.
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- Barista Parlor on a Saturday. Named multiple times as one of the top coffee shops in the nation, BP is always packed. But on a Saturday? You may find yourself waiting for more than an hour just for that $6 coffee you just invested in - yikes!
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- Broadway in Nashville - don’t go. Ever ever. EVER. #touristtrap
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- Or Beale Street during a kitschy festival. That can get rough, too. Lots of white sneakers and cameras in your face.
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- Nashville at rush hour? You’ll be trapped for days. Nice knowin’ ya!
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Alright, Tennessee – sound off. We love our state, but nobody is perfect. What should locals AND tourists alike keep at arms length? Let us know in the comments!
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