Ah, the Christmas card. It’s an iconic part of American culture, and perhaps one of the most festive, paper-centric aspects of the holiday season. The holiday card helps folks catch up with friends and family from far away, and shows off just how much the world has changed since the last season of good tidings and joy. If you’re looking for the best place to take your family pictures for this year’s card, then make sure to check out one of these seven iconic Tennessee hot spots. They’re bound to give off a true “Tennessee” vibe, hidden gems and mountaintops alike.
- Wolf River Greenway
Paul Kang - Google Maps Located in East Memphis, the Wolf River Greenway is perfect for holiday cards due to its stunning natural foliage and protected green space. There are all sorts of trails, each of which offers Christmas card backgrounds galore.
- Radnor Lake State Natural Area
Michael Hicks - Flickr Send a photo with Radnor Lake in the background and everyone in Tennessee will know where you’re at. Located in Brentwood, right outside of Nashville, it’s a perfect place for hiking as well as family photos.
- Cades Cove
Tim Lumley - Flickr Cades Cove offers perfectly pastoral views of rural Tennessee, making it one of the best spots in the state for rustic shots. Come bundled up, though! It can get pretty chilly in the mountains come the winter season.
- Shelby Farms Park
Shelby Farms Park - GoogleMaps Shelby Farms is the most beloved public park in Memphis, and it offers riverfront views and forested shots. Once you show up, you can change your mind at the drop of the hat, perfectly figuring your holiday cards as you gain inspiration.
- Walnut Street Bridge
ryannhall - Flickr Walnut Street Bridge is Chattanooga’s iconic bridge, and photos taken on this stunning structure are truly one of a kind. Come during the golden hour and experience an incredible view!
- Downtown Chattanooga
Lawrence Miller - Flickr Downtown Chattanooga also boasts a riverwalk that has drastic views that mark the expansive reality of Tennessee’s natural beauty. It’s a great place for photos, whether you’re on holiday or taking holiday shots.
- Germantown
Germantown Inn - Facebook Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood is full of stunning public spaces and small businesses. The photo above hails from the beautiful Germantown Inn, which lends itself perfectly to a rustic and contemporary vibe.
If you’re looking for more fun experiences in Tennessee, then make sure to flex your state pride with a visit to the Factory in Franklin for locally made gifts.
Paul Kang - Google Maps
Located in East Memphis, the Wolf River Greenway is perfect for holiday cards due to its stunning natural foliage and protected green space. There are all sorts of trails, each of which offers Christmas card backgrounds galore.
Michael Hicks - Flickr
Send a photo with Radnor Lake in the background and everyone in Tennessee will know where you’re at. Located in Brentwood, right outside of Nashville, it’s a perfect place for hiking as well as family photos.
Tim Lumley - Flickr
Cades Cove offers perfectly pastoral views of rural Tennessee, making it one of the best spots in the state for rustic shots. Come bundled up, though! It can get pretty chilly in the mountains come the winter season.
Shelby Farms Park - GoogleMaps
Shelby Farms is the most beloved public park in Memphis, and it offers riverfront views and forested shots. Once you show up, you can change your mind at the drop of the hat, perfectly figuring your holiday cards as you gain inspiration.
ryannhall - Flickr
Walnut Street Bridge is Chattanooga’s iconic bridge, and photos taken on this stunning structure are truly one of a kind. Come during the golden hour and experience an incredible view!
Lawrence Miller - Flickr
Downtown Chattanooga also boasts a riverwalk that has drastic views that mark the expansive reality of Tennessee’s natural beauty. It’s a great place for photos, whether you’re on holiday or taking holiday shots.
Germantown Inn - Facebook
Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood is full of stunning public spaces and small businesses. The photo above hails from the beautiful Germantown Inn, which lends itself perfectly to a rustic and contemporary vibe.
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Address: Wolf River Greenway, Memphis, TN 38120, USAAddress: Shelby Trail Rd, Memphis, TN 38127, USAAddress: Radnor Lake, Oak Hill, TN 37220, USAAddress: Cades Cove, Tennessee 37882, USAAddress: Chattanooga, TN, USAAddress: Walnut St Bridge, Chattanooga, TN, USAAddress: Germantown Inn, 1218 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
