Bleisure
Business Meets Leisure:
Tennessee for Work + Wind Down
In Tennessee, business trips don’t have to stop at the boardroom. With music-filled nights, cultural hotspots, and outdoor escapes just minutes from major meeting venues, this is where “bleisure” travel thrives. For business travelers looking to extend their stay or simply unwind between meetings, Best Western offers well-equipped hotels in every key Tennessee city.
Workdays with a Side of Culture
Fly into Nashville for a conference at Music City Center, then walk to Broadway’s live music bars for a quick hit of honky-tonk history. Or escape the crowds and visit Cheekwood Estate & Gardens for an art-and-nature experience.
In Chattanooga, downtown is walkable and lively, ideal for coworking or casual client meetups. After hours, take in the skyline from Whiskey Thief rooftop bar or unwind on the Walnut Street Bridge.
If work brings you to Knoxville, pair meetings with a detour to the Market Square District or a quick hike in Ijams Nature Center. For regional travel, Clarksville and Jackson offer smaller cities with big personality—ideal for lower-key trips with rewarding downtime.
3-Day Business + Leisure Itinerary
Morning
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Meetings at Music City Center or downtown co-working spaces
Nashville
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DAY
Afternoon
Lunch: Business casual dining at Etch Restaurant.
Then, walk Broadway + visit Country Music Hall of Fame.
Evening:
Rooftop drinks at L.A. Jackson or music at Ryman Auditorium.
Morning
Remote work at The Edney Innovation Center coworking space.
Chattanooga
02
DAY
Afternoon
For lunch, try some southern comfort food at Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar.
Then take a stroll on the Tennessee Riverwalk or take a short cruise.
Evening
Rooftop cocktails at Whiskey Thief + dinner at Public House Chattanooga.
Morning
Outdoor reset with a walk at Ijams Nature Center (Knoxville) or downtown stroll in Historic Jackson Walk.
Knoxville or Jackson
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DAY
Lunch
Power lunch at The Tomato Head in Knoxville or Rock’n Dough Pizza + Brewery in Jackson.
Afternoon
Local meetings or enjoy the local arts and culture by visiting the Knoxville Museum of Art.