“The Gateway to the New South” is overlooked when it comes to a Tennessee visit.

From Atlanta, Clarksville, Tenn., is an easy weekend destination – a roughly 4.5 hour drive. Take Interstate 75 north to Interstate 24 west. Continue to Exit 11.

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(Photo by Todd DeFeo / (c) 2012)

Don’t Miss Sights

• Fort Defiance
• Dunbar Cave
• Railroad History
• RiverWalk
• Customs House
• Historic Courthouse
• Poston Building
• Beachaven Winery

Don’t Miss Eats

• Blackhorse Pub & Brewery
• Johnny’s Big Burgers
• Rudy’s Diner