Are you on a budget? Have you drunk the Dave Ramsey Kool-Aid, getting your life in order and teasing your financial picture into something a bit prettier? Good for you – and here are a couple of ways to get a little bit of vacation in while you live life with envelopes. You’re going to love it, and so is your wallet.
- Ogle Tourists on Beale Street.
Danube66 / Flickr Because what’s more fun than people watching?
- Or even Broadway, while you’re at it.
Pixabay Dude. Tourists can be an absolute HOOT.
- Check out a local Farmer’s Market.
AG Tennessee.edu They’re totally free to browse, and you may even cut down on that grocery bill if you pick up a couple of local products.
- Take a scenic drive through Cades Cove.
Wikipedia The only price of this is time and a bit of gas. Bring a picnic and enjoy the great oudoors!
- Coolidge Park in Chattanooga is perfect for the little ones.
Chatthub Popular with families, your little ones will love laughing and playing on the grass.
- Visit the Old Mill in Pigeon Forge - there’s free fudge samples!
City of Pigeon Forge You had us at “free.”
- Find a local flea market.
Wikipedia Nashville has a huge one on the fourth Saturday of the month, but there are quite a few towns that offer them much more often.
- Visit the world’s largest Bass Pro Shop.
BassPro / Memphis Whoa.
- Trek across Chattanooga’s Walnut Bridge.
rjones0856 / Wiki This pedestrian friendly city is perfect to get the wiggles out after a long week.
- Check your community calendar for free outdoor movies.
NashvilleMlS There are usually great options to chill out at local parks, and if you’re lucky you can even catch a movie!
- Take in the view from the Sunsphere observation deck in Knoxville.
Tim Bounds / Flickr Um, we LOVE heights.
- Get cultural at the art musuem at the University of Memphis.
OriginalMemphis.Org An art museum that’s free? Heck yes!
- Walk through Riverfront Park in Nashville.
Nashville.Gov The gorgeous, newly finished park is great for everyone - including your dog.
- Enjoy the RC Cola & Moon Pie Festival.
VintageDaytona / Wordpress Darling Bell Buckle hosts every year, and you’ll never want to leave!
- Visit the Great Smoky Mountains.
Aviator31 / Wiki Totally free. Totally gorgeous. Totally in.
Any fun ideas of your own? Let us know below!
Danube66 / Flickr
Because what’s more fun than people watching?
Pixabay
Dude. Tourists can be an absolute HOOT.
AG Tennessee.edu
They’re totally free to browse, and you may even cut down on that grocery bill if you pick up a couple of local products.
Wikipedia
The only price of this is time and a bit of gas. Bring a picnic and enjoy the great oudoors!
Chatthub
Popular with families, your little ones will love laughing and playing on the grass.
City of Pigeon Forge
You had us at “free.”
Nashville has a huge one on the fourth Saturday of the month, but there are quite a few towns that offer them much more often.
BassPro / Memphis
Whoa.
rjones0856 / Wiki
This pedestrian friendly city is perfect to get the wiggles out after a long week.
NashvilleMlS
There are usually great options to chill out at local parks, and if you’re lucky you can even catch a movie!
Tim Bounds / Flickr
Um, we LOVE heights.
OriginalMemphis.Org
An art museum that’s free? Heck yes!
Nashville.Gov
The gorgeous, newly finished park is great for everyone - including your dog.
VintageDaytona / Wordpress
Darling Bell Buckle hosts every year, and you’ll never want to leave!
Aviator31 / Wiki
Totally free. Totally gorgeous. Totally in.
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