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Also: How to save on your next Royal Caribbean cruise [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Oct 26, 2022 ROCKY TOP TENNESSEE In case you need a reason to celebrate the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood and the exciting live music that comes from cities like Nashville and Memphis — though we doubt you do — today is National Tennessee Day, so we're highlighting some of TPG’s wild and wonderful stories about the Volunteer State. Senior hotel reporter Tanner Saunders recently spent two nights in [Dolly Parton’s real-life tour bus]( (pictured above), which is outfitted with a wig closet, a fridge with Dolly’s favorite soda (it’s root beer, if you’re curious) and what is possibly the world’s smallest bathtub. A very different (but equally outrageous) adventure found TPG staffers Ryan Smith and Taylor Jenkins staying in a [pyramid-shaped Bass Pro Shops hotel]( in Memphis. Unlike other properties where coveted accommodations feature water views, the most sought-after rooms at this quirky hotel overlook the store’s sales floor. Of course, there’s more to Tennessee than pyramids and tour buses. My favorite reason to visit the Volunteer State is to hike through Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You can see much of the park’s beauty by driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway, but if you are up for a hike, I recommend the Rainbow Falls Trail or the short (but steep) walk to the Clingmans Dome observation tower. Here are a few more of our top Tennessee tales: - [Southern charm and thrill rides: What it's like to visit Dollywood]( - [A beginner’s guide to visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park]( - [Book this, not that: Nashville hotels edition]( - [Hyatt’s 1st Caption hotel is open: My time walking (and sleeping) in Memphis]( Photo by Colby Kirkpatrick/The Points Guy Hope you enjoy the “9 to 5” today, Tarah Chieffi, Family Travel Writer Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Use points and miles to ease the cost of wedding season]( Whether you are a guest or in the wedding party, costs can add up. [Read more]( [What credit card should you use for IHG stays?]( Should you go with a cobranded card or a travel rewards option? [Read more]( [11 safety features in aircraft cabins that you may not know exist]( Safety first. [Read more]( [Amex's new Centurion Studio lounge in Fort Lauderdale]( South Florida style and runway views. [Read more]( [This Amex offer could offset the cost of your next cruise]( Check your Amex account for this huge offer. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [How I used points and miles to book my dream trip to Europe]( 2 [Landing gear in the kitchen? Touring United’s renovated Chicago headquarters in the Willis Tower]( 3 [Forget the Amalfi Coast: Here’s how to visit Italy’s equally stunning Costa Smeralda]( 4 [This $125 cruise dinner on Disney Wish changed my mind about fancy food]( 5 [After a winter, spring and summer of air travel meltdowns, will the holidays be any better?]( 6 [How to travel to Madrid on a budget and still have a great time]( 7 [Last-minute strategies for earning Delta Medallion elite status]( 8 [Southwest has flight deals starting at $49 for Halloween]( 9 [Airbus' fast-growing Alabama factory delivers 100th aircraft to Delta Air Lines]( 10 [JetBlue flash sale: Flights from $31 until Oct. 27]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](mailto:tpg@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [ThePointsGuy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022