What to Know About Planning a Trip to Tullahoma
Set between Nashville and Chattanooga on the edge of Tennessee’s Highland Rim, Tullahoma is an easy weekend getaway or home base for exploring South Central Tennessee. Tullahoma and the surrounding Coffee County region blend outdoor recreation, whiskey heritage, aviation history and a growing downtown dining scene, all within a short drive of waterfalls, hiking trails and nearby destinations like Lynchburg and Sewanee.
For maps and more information on the region, stop by the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce visitor center from Monday through Friday.
Where is Tullahoma?
Tullahoma is located in southern Middle Tennessee:
- 1.5 hours from Nashville (75 miles)
- 1.5 hours from Chattanooga (78 miles)
- 20 minutes from Lynchburg (13 miles)
The city is easily accessible from Interstate 24 via Highway 55 and sits within day-trip distance of several Tennessee attractions and outdoor recreation areas.
Best Times to Visit Tullahoma
With its mix of outdoor recreation, seasonal events and nearby natural attractions, Tullahoma is a year-round destination. Spring in Tullahoma brings wildflowers, rushing waterfalls and mild hiking weather, while summer is ideal for days on the lake and evenings spent outdoors downtown. Fall draws visitors for colorful foliage across the Cumberland Plateau and surrounding countryside, and winter can bring frozen waterfalls, seasonal holiday events and cozy cafés.
Annual Events in Tullahoma
Tullahoma’s calendar features a mix of longtime traditions and community celebrations throughout the year. One of the biggest music festivals in Tennessee, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, takes place over four days in nearby Manchester every June. Other popular annual events include the city’s Tullahoma Regional Independence Day Celebration every July 3, the Piping on the Green Celtic Festival & Highland Games each April, the Tullahoma Soapbox Derby in May, and holiday favorites like the annual Christmas Parade and Trees of Christmas during December.
Getting Around Tullahoma
You’ll need a car to get around Tullahoma and explore the surrounding region. Visitors arriving by plane through Tullahoma Regional Airport (KTHA) can arrange rental vehicles through local providers like Enterprise Rent-A-Car, U-Save Car & Truck Rental at Russell Barnett, or the locally-owned chaffeaur/shuttle experience Meet in the Middle. The airport is also adjacent to the Beechcraft Heritage Museum.