Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
TN favorites
17
items These are my top selections in Tennessee, encompassing parks, outdoor activities, shops, and dining experiences.
Map
Sections
4
Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Arts & Entertainment
Shops
Outdoor Activities
Here are my top recommendations for outdoor activities in Tennessee, including parks and other attractions.
Beautiful scenery and great place to connect with nature.
Burgess Falls State Park
Beautiful scenery and great place to connect with nature and people
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Come to the local county fair to enjoy fair foods, events such as the demolition derby and tractor pull, let the kids learn about animals in the petting zoo, go crazy on the rides and games, and explore local artists and creators through the art exhi...
White County Fair | Agricultural Fair | 565 Hale Street, Sparta ...
Visit this famous TN Dolly Parton park and enjoy water and rollercoaster rides, beautiful sights, and delicious food. The cinnamon bread is always a favorite and a must try!
Dollywood
Great place for some candy themed mini golf with the kids.
Crave Golf Club: Mini Golf in Pigeon Forge, TN & Escape Games
Fun place to mini golf with kids and the family. Three courses to try out all filled with animals and a bit of comedy. They also have an arcade next door.
Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini-Golf
Restaurants
Below are my top recommendations for dining establishments in Tennessee, encompassing chain restaurants, small businesses, and cherished family-owned donut shops.
Good place to go with family and friends and a nice variety of foods.
Chili's
Good cozy community vibes with delicious food.
Huddle House
Great donuts, croissants, and pastries. Highly recommend!
CH DONUT - Updated February 2025 - 15 Reviews - Yelp
Great place for a variety of flavored snow cups/cones. Also be sure to check their Facebook page for their weekly food specials which can include soups, chili, and a taco bar. Salad bar as well.
Mountain Sno & Salads to Go - Facebook
Great place to stop in for steak, pork chops, and sides. A favorite of my mom and stepdad who always go at least once when they visit the area.
Alamo Steakhouse|Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg|Best Steaks In ...
Arts & Entertainment
Here are my top recommendations for arts and entertainment in Tennessee, including enjoyable family activities such as bowling, libraries, bookstores, and artistic venues.
Stop by this bookstore to browse and find hidden gems from old and new. Here you can find books, bookish items (bookmarks, art), and toys. The bookstore runs a buy 10 used books get 10 books sale 3-6 times a year - check their Facebook page for detai...
Walls of Books Cookeville - Facebook
Stop by here for moon pies of all flavors, merchandise, souvenirs, toys, snacks, and yes books. The store features a medium sized bookish and souvenir section on the top floor while the bottom floor hosts a big warehouse full of books for all ages.
Moon Pie General Store and Book Warehouse
Great place to bowl, enjoy food, and arcade, and even book a birthday party.
Pioneer Lanes - Facebook
Journey here to a land of books, movies, and fun events for all ages. The library hosts movie nights for kids and families yearly. The library also holds a library sale 2-5 times a year with proceeds benefiting the library. The library has its own bo...
Putnam County Library
Stop by the White County Public Library for books, library programs for kids, teens, and adults, book club talks, printing/computer services and a loving bookish small town community. The library hosts a book sale to raise funds for the library at le...
Public Library | White County, TN
Shops
Below are my top recommendations for shops in Tennessee, encompassing small businesses, clothing stores, candy shops, souvenir outlets, and more.
Great local place to shop for souvenirs ranging from t-shirts, keychains, signs, etc. Customers can also find book items, get customized products like memory bears, and order holiday bouquets like Valentine's Day candy ones to send/give to the loved ...
Sew Charmed
