Let’s imagine something right now; an experience we have all had once or twice. Picture being on a long drive. You have been in the car for hours. Your legs are starting to ache and you just want to stretch out. Everyone is tired and exhausted from a trip. You know you are close to home by the miles seem to drag on forever. Then a beacon of light appears, a wonderful sign that reads Welcome to Tennessee.

You have made it to this glorious sight. It may have been such a long time coming, maybe hours, maybe days, but you arrived. You are now in your home state.

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Long trips are so much fun, the thrill and excitement all wrapped up into one.

Sixflashphoto/ Wikipmedia Trying to squeeze every ounce of time into experiences and adventures. When it all winds down and you are on the trip home, you long to just see your own state.

Sometimes it may be late in the day and you have just gone through a massive rain storm; and in the clearing, you see this wonderful blue beacon of hope letting you know that you are close – and you will soon be home.

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Waiting for you at home is your own bed.

Brent Moore/ Flickr If you have been camping then you know how valuable your own bed can be after a long trip. It is what you know and your daily life is waiting for you.

So next time you plan a trip remember what is waiting for you when you come back.

Brent Moore/ Flickr Our state is filled with Southern hospitality and wonderful natural wonders. The Great Smoky Mountains. The huge waterfalls of Falls Creek Falls State Park. Your friends, your family, and your favorite place to eat. You’re here; you’re home. Welcome to Tennessee.

With eight states bordering Tennessee, we have plenty of chances to see this bright and beautiful sign welcoming us back home when we leave. You may go far but our state is always waiting for you when you arrive home. In a bright and cheery way, the sign will always read Welcome to Tennessee. 

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Sixflashphoto/ Wikipmedia

Trying to squeeze every ounce of time into experiences and adventures. When it all winds down and you are on the trip home, you long to just see your own state.

Jimmy Emerson, DVM/ Flickr

If you have been camping then you know how valuable your own bed can be after a long trip. It is what you know and your daily life is waiting for you.

Our state is filled with Southern hospitality and wonderful natural wonders. The Great Smoky Mountains. The huge waterfalls of Falls Creek Falls State Park. Your friends, your family, and your favorite place to eat. You’re here; you’re home. Welcome to Tennessee.

Check out this store that is filled with state pride to really show your love for your home. Then there are 12 more reasons to be proud to be home. 

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