Cash’s Nash: The Footsteps of the Man in Black Tour

Walk the line right to this Johnny Cash inspired multi-day tour.while walking in his footsteps through museums dedicated to not only the Man in Black but to legendary song-stress, Patsy Cline, as well. Visit nearby Hendersonville and Bon Aqua, Tennessee to see many of the places Johnny held near and dear to his heart, including never before seen photographs of his home and life in Jamaica and memorabilia from his hit “One Piece At a Time” car.  World class live performances abound in this tour with The Grand Ole Opry being just one of them. Can’t visit Nashville and not experience RCA Studio B or The Country Music Hall of Fame, and no visit to Nashville is complete without a stop at The Goo Goo Shop to sample the world’s oldest combination bar.  

Muscle Shoals Sound Tour

Explore the town that changed the world with its music, Muscle Shoals, AL!! This sound led a generation of musicians to the picturesque banks of the TN River, vying for a bit of that recording magic. Visit Fame Recording Studios, where it all began as well as visiting Muscle Shoals Sound Studio-the location where the Rolling Stones, Cher, Bob Seger, Rod Stewart, Paul Simon, the Staple Singers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many others created some of the most popular hits of the 1970s. No visit to “the Shoals” would be complete without visiting the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.  “Father of the Blues” W. C. Handy, “Father of Rock and Roll” Sam Phillips, “Father of Country Music,” Jimmy Rogers, “Father of Muscle Shoals Music,” Rick Hall, “Queen of the Blues,” Dinah Washington, “Legend of Country Music,” Hank Williams, “First Lady of Country Music,” Tammy Wynette, are among the prestigious inductees. The area is also home to W. C. Handy and Helen Keller, so consider adding on an additional day to visit their family homes. 

Cleveland Gospel Tour

Known as “the buckle of the Bible Belt,” faith is tightly woven into the fabric of Cleveland, TN, located just 30 minutes north of Chattanooga.In fact, it is here where a young 19-year-old Billy Graham gave his first two sermons, while he was a student at Bob Jones College (now Lee University). Highlights of this tour include Chattanooga & Cleveland City Tours, Gospel Songwriting Workshop where your group will write their own hymn, followed by an old-fashioned “hymn sing.” We will also visit the Church of God International Offices & Prayer Gardens, the Lynn H. Wood Biblical Archaeological Museum, and the Little Debbie Visitor Center. The tour also includes two additional

dinners and two nights’ deluxe hotel accommodations (full hot breakfast daily and roundtrip baggage handling included).

Historic Southern Cities Tour

Step-back in time to explore the historic Southern cities of Charleston and Savannah.  During your time in these beautiful, quaint examples of “old Southern charm,” we will visit the Charleston Tea Plantation, America’s only working tea farm, as well as Magnolia Plantation. We will enjoy a mule-drawn guided carriage tour of Charleston’s historic district and a guided tour of Savannah’s Historic District. We will also experience guided boat cruises of Charleston’s Harbor and Savannah’s River.   We will explore the artisans and crafts at both Charleston & Savannah’s City Markets.  And we will sample the areas’ most delicious cuisine at Pirate’s House, Paula Deen’s Lady & Sons and Charleston’s Oyster House.

Memphis on the Mississippi

See where music legends like Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, BB King and Otis Redding made their marks on American Music. Hear the music live in Beale Street Clubs and visit Graceland, home of Elvis Presley. Let us take you to top historic sites and show you what is brand-new

in Memphis- the home of the Blues and the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll!

My TN Mountain Home: Your Great Smoky Mountains Adventure

Your group will enjoy all the reasons we call these mountains home, beginning with a guided tour of the country’s most visited National Park, The Great Smoky Mountains. THis tour also includes  a moonshine tasting at Ole Smoky Moonshine. Experience the breathtaking views while visiting Anakeesta Mountain Theme Park and enjoy the first-class Captain's Buffet lunch at the Titanic Museum, and guided tour following in the footsteps of the region’s most famous celebrity – Dolly Parton!!

Tennessee Rivers & Rails

Ride Tennessee’s Rivers & Rails with Southern Escape Tours! This exciting package includes a fully-guided city tour of America’s Scenic City, a beautiful train ride along the Hiwassee River, a dinner cruise down the mighty Tennessee River, and a trip up Lookout Mountain on one of the world’s steepest passenger railways- the Incline Railway.

Ark Encounter-Creation Museum Tour

Ever try to imagine just how big Noah’s Ark was? Well, now’s the chance with this multi-day, two state tour. The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum are just two of the many experiences to be had on this tour. Other captivating points of interest with this tour include traveling across the Ohio River to Cincinnati for the chance to take in all the city has to offer with a city tour. This tour even encompasses a group meal comprised of traditional Kentucky dishes, like the famous “hot brown” and “Burgoo.”  

Tennessee’s Musical Highway Tour

Goodness, gracious, what a tour this is! Wait, was that Elvis walking near Graceland? Hop on this tour and find out. Discover the magic and mys-tery of Tennessee’s deep musical roots traveling its musical highway from Memphis to Nashville in a manner only Southern Escape Tours can provide.Iconic spots the likes of Graceland, Sun Studios and the Country Mu-sic Hall of Fame & Museum are but a few of the numerous places ex-perienced on this tour. Plenty of good eating, guided city tours of Memphis and Nashville, and a chance to explore The Man in Black, Mr. Johnny Cash’s, private Hideaway Farm.  Enjoy a performance of The Grand Ole Opry, the world’s longest running live radio program, and a visit to The Goo Goo Store for a sweet, tasty and oh, so gooey treat to round out this multi-day tour package.  This tour checks off all the boxes to make this a boot scooting boogie of a good time!

The Mountains are Alive: Fall Foilage Tour

Come see the breathtaking fall colors throughout the most scenic part of Tennessee on this 3-night group tour. Highlights include Chattanooga City Tour, River City Sessions Dinner Show, Rock City’s Rocktoberfest, and Ruby Falls Lantern Tour, along with spectacular views on board the Southern Belle Riverboat’s Fall Color Cruise and the Tennessee Valley Railroad’s Hiawassee Loop train trip!

“Behind the Scenes” Music City 

Your group will have the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of a live recording session with a Grammy-award winning producer in one of Nashville’s top contemporary recording studios! Afterwards, you'll be treated to a Nashville City Tour with your own personal singer/ songwriter guide! A trip to Nashville isn't complete without experiencing Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Musicians Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium and ofcourse, the world famous Grand Ole Opry show. 

Asheville and Appalachian Tour

Experience the beauty and grandeur of the Blue Ridge Mountains during your group’s visit to Asheville, NC.  Explore the city and surrounding beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway on a guided tour. Then, visit Biltmore, America’s largest privately-owned home. Tour the impressive 250-room chateau, a wonder of architecture, and stroll acres of formal and informal gardens.  While there, enjoy lunch at Biltmore’s DeerPark Restaurant before visiting Antler Hill Village and the award-winning Biltmore Winery. In the evening, get your dancing shoes ready for some toe-tapping fun at the Blue Ridge Mountain Opry, featuring a delicious barbecue meal and a variety of Appalachian songs & acts. 

Enchanted Christmas In The Scenic City

Welcome to an enchanted Christmas in the Scenic City with our 2-night holiday wonderland tour. Highlights include Chattanooga City Tour, Enchanted Garden of Lights and the Enchanted Holiday Buffet at Rock City, along with your choice of River City Sessions Christmas Dinner Show or the Christmas Carol Dinner Cruise onboard the Southern Belle Riverboat.