Enjoy Brilliant Fall Foliage, Festivals, Music and Outdoors
LEIPERS FORK, Tenn., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nashville's Big Back Yard is rolling-hill central in Tennessee, which means breathtaking fall foliage, scenic vistas, serene rivers, and natural wonders. The historic Natchez Trace Parkway serves as the anchor of the Back Yard: 100 miles of great fall adventures to explore around every turn.
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