Best Family Hotels in Tennessee

Attractively set in Knoxville, Graduate by Hilton Knoxville has air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, rooms have a desk. The rooms in Graduate by Hilton Knoxville are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. An American breakfast is available at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Graduate by Hilton Knoxville include University of Tennessee Neyland Stadium, Frank H. McClung Museum and University of Tennessee. McGhee Tyson Airport is 11 miles from the property.

- "Very convenient to activities on-campus." - "Love this hotel" - "Would go back again" - "Another fabulous Graduate experience!" - "So much fun !" - "Great time stay in a beautiful hotel! Love the decor and gym." - "Good time" - "This is a great spot right on UT's campus within walking distance to many restaurants and activities!" - "Great location, friendly and professional staff, would return." - "It was really nice."

An indoor water park and a seasonal outdoor water park are featured at this resort. It is conveniently located near Pigeon Forge and Highway 441, just 1 mile from Nascar Speed Park. Spacious accommodations includes a full kitchen. A 55-inch Smart Screen TV and free WiFi are provided in every accommodations at The Resort at Governor’s Crossing. Most units offer a washer and dryer. High-speed water slides, a 250-foot lazy river and 5 pools are just a sample of the facilities offered at the Governor’s Crossing water parks. A fitness center is also available. Who is ready for the thrill of the ride? Reaching three stories high, the Rushing River slides offer endless hours of splashing and racing fun. Rushing River Racer, a 326 ft long side-by-side racer body slide, provides a unique experience giving guests the opportunity to challenge their opponent from the very top to the very bottom. Rushing River Run takes single riders on a 340 ft twisting tube ride, pushing them in and out of tunnels and around thrilling loops with 1200 gallons of water a minute. The waterslides are the newest addition to The Resort’s indoor and outdoor waterpark action, which already features a 250-foot lazy river, a super-sized swimming pool, Adventure Springs, two indoor waterslides, hot tubs, and much more. In addition to the new waterslides, Summer 2025 guests can also explore the fourth annual Butterfly Experience Festival, featuring more than 1,000 Painted Ladies fluttering around the butterfly enclosure. Guests of all ages will learn about the Butterfly Cycle and flower gardens while interacting with beautiful butterflies. All waterpark adventures are included in every stay and are private for resort guests. Dollywood and Splash Country are 3.3 miles from this resort. Tanger Outlet Center and Titanic Museum are less than a 5-minute drive away.

- "Great" - "Very much needed vacation of fun and relaxation" - "We really enjoyed our stay. Lots of fun activities for kids and in a great location" - "Fantastic resort!!!" - "Lovely peaceful enjoyable" - "Amazing!" - "Perfect vacation" - "Fun family holiday fun" - "What a great stay will be back" - "Kids loved the hotel, smores and activities" - "it was great" - "We going back in 45 days lol that should say enough"

Experience a family-friendly stay at Country Cascades Waterpark Resort, located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Each room at Country Cascades Waterpark Resort is thoughtfully equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen cable TV, and ironing facilities for your convenience. Guests can unwind at our seasonal outdoor pool and enjoy Shipwreck Bay Waterpark, now open year-round. Braxton Beaver’s Shipwreck Bay offers exciting indoor water attractions for endless family fun, no matter the season. Our front desk team is always ready to provide recommendations on nearby attractions, including local wineries and popular restaurants. Country Cascades is ideally located, with Dollywood just a 10-minute drive away, The Winery at the Old Mill a quick 4-minute drive, and The Island in Pigeon Forge—an exciting shopping and entertainment center—only 0.75 miles from the hotel. Discover the newly reopened Country Tower, featuring exciting additions like Beary Bears Galactic Galaxy, ReFuel, Candi’s Candy Kitchen, The Friendship Forest Activity Center, and The Outpost. Satisfy your cravings at Granny Cluckett’s Breakfast, Scoops Ice Cream, and Nonnaroni’s Pizza Shop. Beary Bears Galactic Bowling, an expanded Snack Shack, and the brand-new River Tower—with additional guest rooms, a fresh guest laundry, and a fitness center—are now open!

- "Overall excellent experience, great family vacation spot." - "Overall awesome" - "Absolutely liked everything about my stay didn't have to leave the hotel because they had everything from food to ga" - "The staff was so friendly and very clean place! Perfect for kids!" - "We love country cascades and cannot wait to return." - "Loved all the amenities being in place, the kids would never get bored." - "It was amazing and absolutely fun! My kids enjoyed it!"

Surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains, this hotel is a 3-minute drive away from Dollywood in Pigeon Forge and features an indoor and outdoor pool, on-site dining and on-site salon and spa. Free WiFi and door-to-door transportation to the theme parks is available. Every room at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort provides a 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, a small refrigerator and a coffee maker. A safety deposit box and ironing facilities are also included. Song & Hearth: A Southern Eatery offers regional southern fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy after-dinner drinks, snacks and meals at The Lounge at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort. A gift shop and snack shop are also available on-site. Kids can play in the outdoor playground or indoor games room while adults relax at the full-service spa. The seasonal outdoor pool features an expansive swimming pool with 2 waterfalls, a seasonal hot tub and an interactive family splash pad. Gatlinburg Golf Course is a 7-minute drive away from the hotel. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 10 miles away.

- "Would definitely return, and highly recommend!" - "A great resort that adds to your Dollywood experience" - "This was our second day and we thoroughly enjoyed the amenities" - "Superb hotel but marred by a couple of matters." - "Very comfortable.Beautiful. Be back soon" - "BEAUTIFUL RESORT" - "I would stay here again it's very nice 👌" - "Wonderful" - "It was our 50th anniversary" - "Such a lovely stay with kind staff."