These 5 Spots Across Tennessee Are The Perfect Places To See Blooming Flowers This Spring
Meghan Kraft
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When springtime comes, the state of Tennessee knows how to respond in tune. Throughout the state, you’ll find blooms and flower gardens and curated displays that rival some of the best gardens in the United States. When do flowers bloom in Tennessee? We’ve put together a list of five spots across the state that will show off blooming flowers in the springtime, from one side of the state to the other, from parks to gardens to a mansion in the heart of the mid-state. Learn more below, and plan a trip to one yourself. Tennessee is truly a beautiful place to live and an even better place to play tourist, especially when Tennessee spring flowers are on display.
1. University of Tennessee Gardens
2. Memphis Botanic Garden
3. Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
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4. Short Springs Natural Area
5. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
Another wonderful place to find spring blooms near you in Tennessee is at Roan Mountain State Park. Let's take a look at the Raven Rock Trail with Chris and his family from OnlyInYourState:
There’s such beauty in Tennessee, and it is truly a treat to share it with so many others. Do you have a favorite spot on our list for enjoying Tennessee spring flowers? Make sure to leave your recommendations in the comments!
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Where can you find spring flowers in Tennessee?
From vast thickets of flowering mountain laurel in the Big South Fork to tulip festivals in Nashville, springtime in Tennessee is a bounty of fresh flowers of all kinds. Here are a few places where you can find spring flowers in Tennessee:
- Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival, Wartburg, TN: When mountain laurel blooms in mid to late May on Tennessee trails and parks it is an iconic announcement that summer is right around the corner. When spring weather warms up to that perfect temperature the Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival is in full bloom too. Aside from many wonderful activities like live music and delicious food, the star of the show is the celebration of one of Tennessee's most gorgeous flowers.
- Cheekwood in Bloom Festival, Nashville, TN: Cheekwood Estate and Gardens is a pretty magical spot in Tennessee where tulips bloom from early March to mid-April. Imagine over 150,000 vibrant tulips of every imaginable color lining the paths through this historic estate. Not only are tulips in bloom at that time but daffodils, magnolias, dogwoods, hyacinths, and redbuds fill the air with their joy-inducing scent and delicate splashes of color.
- Daffodil Day, Bell Buckle, TN: What could be better than a beautiful field of daffodils? Having a daffodil festival combined with yummy Southern BBQ! Bell Buckle is a delightful town in Tennessee that knows how to throw a spring party. Daffodil Day is a true celebration of spring that brings the whole community together to honor this special flower that played a part in the city's early days. And the Best of the Butts Cook-Off where local pitmasters bring the heat to delight our taste buds is always one of our favorite parts of the festival.
If you are looking for a good wildflower hike in Tennessee, we have some pretty amazing trails for you to check out. Grab yourself a map from AllTrails+ and get out there to enjoy spring.