I lived in Nashville for 6 years and still have family there. I'd love an excuse to go back... ;-) It's about 8 hours from me, but I'd be willing to make the trip!
Not sure. I usually go to the smokies every fall, but not this year. It is only a 4 hour trip though. I am going to Vegas in Nov and I went to San Fancisco this past July and Florida in June, so I am all Out of Vacation time.