Best Resorts in Tennessee

One of the most celebrated hotels in all of Tennessee, Blackberry Farm has mastered Southern hospitality and impresses couples, groups and families alike. A working farm, Blackberry earns plenty of praise for its fresh cuisine and expansive wine list at the on-site dining venues, The Barn and The Dogwood. Recent guests are also bowled over with the considerate front desk staff, and the renovated spa is a standout thanks to its relaxing treatments. Accommodations range from historic rooms to multi-bedroom houses. Book a spot in one of the Hill Cottages to be treated to some indoor-outdoor fireplaces and vaulted ceilings. And because Blackberry Farm is a member of the Relais & Châteaux brand, Club 5C members can enjoy free perks by choosing to bed down here. You'll find this hotel in Walland, Tennessee, within view of the majestic Smoky Mountains and about 200 miles east of Nashville and 30 miles south of Knoxville.

Even if you don't choose to stay here, consider adding a tour of the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center to your trip's itinerary. With its jungle-like atrium, on-site shops, 17 restaurants and eateries and an 18-hole golf course, it's easy to see why some recent lodgers enjoyed touring (and sometimes even got lost within) the labyrinth. Guests report the rooms are comfortable and include minifridges, access to high-speed internet and atrium views. Guests do note that nearly everything within the resort is expensive, especially the restaurant fare. You'll find the resort just off Briley Parkway, about a 10-mile drive from downtown Nashville. As a member of the Marriott family, members of the Marriott Bonvoy program can earn or redeem points here.

Located less than 3 miles north of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dollywood's DreamMore Resort attracts visitors looking for easy access to the theme park. The resort, which opened in 2015, houses more than 300 rooms and suites, many of which were designed with families in mind (some accommodations feature bunk beds). But travelers don't come here to stay cooped up in the rooms – they come to experience what the property has to offer. Dollywood's DreamMore Resort is home to indoor and outdoor pools, a boutique store, a spa, a kids club and a fitness center. There are also two on-site eateries at the hotel. Song & Hearth serves up traditional Southern fare while The DM Pantry offers sandwiches, salads, snacks and drinks. Past guests appreciated how close this resort is to the Dollywood grounds and said they were impressed with the hotel's staff, the discounted theme park tickets and the complimentary shuttle available to the theme park.