Part 2: Tennessee Rivers Cruise Excursions, Day-by-Day

We’re back with Part 2 of our Tennessee Rivers cruise with American Cruise Lines (ACL)—diving into the ports, excursions, and what surprised us most along the way as we sailed on the Tennessee, Cumberland, and Ohio Rivers. From Chattanooga to Nashville, we share the excursion options along the way, including scenic sailing, small-town gems, Civil War history, and unique stops like the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Paducah’s Quilt Museum, which we experienced firsthand.We also cover tips for excursions, what to expect in these quieter destinations, and how to extend your trip before or after your cruise in Chattanooga, Nashville, or Franklin, TN.In Part 1 (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448059/episodes/18904212), we talked about the overall experience of river cruising on the Tennessee River, what the ship is like, and who this type of cruise is best for.Here are helpful links to go along with this episode, which include photos: American Cruise Lines: Tennessee River Cruise Review from Chattanooga to Nashville: https://sometimessailing.com/american-cruise-lines-tennessee-river-cruise-review-from-chattanooga-to-nashville/ Is the Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour Worth it? https://sometimeshome.com/is-the-grand-ole-opry-backstage-tour-worth-it-in-nashville/26 Date Ideas in Franklin, Tennessee: https://sometimeshome.com/date-ideas-in-franklin-tn-for-couples/The Harpeth Hotel Review: https://sometimeshome.com/the-harpeth-hotel-review-in-downtown-franklin-tennessee/ Ask a question or send fan mail.Support the show👉🏻 Press that FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode, released every other Wednesday. Need help planning your trip? Check out our RESOURCES, whether you're looking to understand which cruise to book, which travel insurance is best, or how to organize your luggage with our packing lists: https://sometimessailing.com/resources/▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @sometimes-sailing📩 Sign up for our newsletter.🌏 SometimesSailing.com has even more planning tips, firsthand experiences, & advice.  📱 Have questions or topic suggestions? Contact us.©2026 Small Ship Cruise Talk. All rights reserved. May contain affiliate links. Some trips and experiences have been hosted. As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. All opinions are our own.