During the winter season, it seems like the entire state of Tennessee goes into hibernation mode. It’s when everyone wants to curl up with a blanket and watch a movie. When Gatlinburg cabin rentals soar to sky high prices, because there’s nothing more beautiful than cozying up with a cup of cocoa in the mountains to the east. Although Middle Tennessee may not have the mountains or the Mississippi, it does boast a series of small town hideaways that lend themselves to snuggling season. Check out the full list below, and leave your favorite getaway town in the comments. We’d love to learn how you get away from the hustle and bustle during the wintertime.
- Columbia
Visit Columbia TN - Facebook Located just under an hour south of Nashville, Columbia is the absolutely perfect small town to visit. The square around the old courthouse is bustling with cute shops, restaurants, and antique stores. While Franklin is closer, Columbia is much quieter and still feels like a hidden gem.
- Nolensville
Nolensville Home Page - Facebook Nolensville has grown so much in the last few years, but it’s no secret as to why this town is so popular. The surrounding hills are the perfect backdrop for Nolensville, where you’ll find great restaurants and antique stores on the main strip through town.
- Springfield
OZinOH - Flickr Springfield is often overlooked when it comes to getaway towns close to Nashville, but that’s part of what makes it the perfect retreat. You can avoid the crowds while getting cozy in Springfield, and while you’re there, be sure to swing by the ever-popular Burdett’s Tea Shop for a classy Southern experience.
- Franklin
Brent Moore - Flickr Franklin may be growing beyond the size of a small town these days, but once you set foot on Main Street, you still feel like you’re in a movie set in the cutest rural town you’ve ever seen. Cozy up in Franklin this winter by getting movie tickets at the famous old Franklin Theater and snuggle all through the movie.
- Leipers Fork
Visit Leipers Fork - Facebook Just outside of Franklin in the beautiful, hilly countryside, Liepers Fork seems like a magical place stuck in time. The town is really nothing more than a crossroads, but there, you’ll find some incredible shops and restaurants, all in classic farmhouse-type buildings. It’s a great spot to spend a chilly winter day.
- Bell Buckle
Official Bell Buckle Chamber - Facebook While Bell Buckle is best known for its RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival that it holds every June, colder months are also a great time to visit this adorable little town. Be sure to pop in to the Bell Buckle Cafe on the main strip downtown for a great meal where you’ll be treated like family.
- Sewanee
University of the South - Facebook Tucked up in to the hills of the Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is a beautiful town for a quick escape this winter season. There’s way to much to do in this tiny town to put it all here, but luckily, we have an article that will tell you all about it.
There’s no better way to experience the winter of the American south than in one of these darling, tiny towns. Don’t you think? Leave your favorite tips and trips for small town Tennessee below.
Visit Columbia TN - Facebook
Located just under an hour south of Nashville, Columbia is the absolutely perfect small town to visit. The square around the old courthouse is bustling with cute shops, restaurants, and antique stores. While Franklin is closer, Columbia is much quieter and still feels like a hidden gem.
Nolensville Home Page - Facebook
Nolensville has grown so much in the last few years, but it’s no secret as to why this town is so popular. The surrounding hills are the perfect backdrop for Nolensville, where you’ll find great restaurants and antique stores on the main strip through town.
OZinOH - Flickr
Springfield is often overlooked when it comes to getaway towns close to Nashville, but that’s part of what makes it the perfect retreat. You can avoid the crowds while getting cozy in Springfield, and while you’re there, be sure to swing by the ever-popular Burdett’s Tea Shop for a classy Southern experience.
Brent Moore - Flickr
Franklin may be growing beyond the size of a small town these days, but once you set foot on Main Street, you still feel like you’re in a movie set in the cutest rural town you’ve ever seen. Cozy up in Franklin this winter by getting movie tickets at the famous old Franklin Theater and snuggle all through the movie.
Visit Leipers Fork - Facebook
Just outside of Franklin in the beautiful, hilly countryside, Liepers Fork seems like a magical place stuck in time. The town is really nothing more than a crossroads, but there, you’ll find some incredible shops and restaurants, all in classic farmhouse-type buildings. It’s a great spot to spend a chilly winter day.
Official Bell Buckle Chamber - Facebook
While Bell Buckle is best known for its RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival that it holds every June, colder months are also a great time to visit this adorable little town. Be sure to pop in to the Bell Buckle Cafe on the main strip downtown for a great meal where you’ll be treated like family.
University of the South - Facebook
Tucked up in to the hills of the Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is a beautiful town for a quick escape this winter season. There’s way to much to do in this tiny town to put it all here, but luckily, we have an article that will tell you all about it.
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Address: Columbia, TN 38401, USAAddress: Nolensville, TN 37135, USAAddress: Springfield, TN 37172, USAAddress: Franklin, TN, USAAddress: Leipers Fork, TN 37064, USAAddress: Bell Buckle, TN 37020, USAAddress: Sewanee, TN, USA
