Travelers, you’re needed in Nashville and throughout Tennessee! Here are a few good reasons to work an allied or nurse travel job in Tennessee, plus some insights into the hottest specialties and locations.
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7 Reasons to Work Travel Nurse Jobs in Tennessee
What makes the Volunteer State a great spot for nurses and allied clinicians to live and work? From breathtaking mountain scenery to historic cities and Civil War battlegrounds to country music's most famous destinations, here are 7 great reasons to work your next travel nursing job in Tennessee!
1. Get Paid to Live & Work in a Travel Hotspot
A hub for shopping, food, nightlife, and celebrities, Nashville is one of America's hottest destinations for tourists and travel nurses alike. That means you can experience a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and get paid to do it!
But Nashville is also just one hotspot next to many others, including historic Chattanooga and bustling, musical Memphis. So, whether you love fine dining or casual eats, quaint shops or upscale shopping, history museums or pro sports, you'll find plenty of it, all across the state.
What are the best places in Tennessee for travel nursing jobs? The list is always changing, but in 2025 the cities with the most demand for travelers include:
2. Take in Scenic Mountains, Lakes & Streams
Tennessee has almost 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail, along with one of America’s most popular parks, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and plenty of other amazing scenic spots and opportunities for outdoor exploration.
So if you’re into exploring waterfalls, spotting birds and wildlife, fishing in pristine lakes and streams, or spending the night in a cozy mountain bed and breakfast, you’ll find lots of what you love in Tennessee. And if you’re really into adventure, there’s plenty of high-altitude hiking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting to keep you busy, too.
3. Explore the Home & Hub of Country Music
With the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, it’s no secret that Nashville is the home of country music. But some claim that the real birthplace of country western is Bristol, where the "First Family of Country Music,” the Carters, first rose to fame, and where you'll find the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
4. Relive Rock & Roll History
Is rock and roll more your speed? Then you won’t want to miss Memphis, home of Sun Records, where Elvis Presley, Otis Redding, Johnny Cash, and even U2 all cut iconic albums at Sun Studio. And while you’re there, don’t forget to check out the world-famous Beale Street.
5. Visit Unique Theme Parks & Museums
Tennessee is famous for its family-friendly destinations, including Pigeon Forge, a town so filled with unique attractions that it qualifies as a theme park in its own right. It’s also the home to Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s own version of Graceland and another must-do destination for country western fans.
But that's not all. You’ll also find Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (America's oldest Civil War park), the Tennessee Aquarium (with one of the biggest freshwater aquariums in the world), the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, and the National Civil Rights Museum, which honors Martin Luther King Jr.
6. Experience World-Famous Food & Distilleries
Memphis barbecue and Nashville hot chicken are just two of the spicy cuisine staples available throughout Tennessee. Don’t miss your chance to indulge in locally cooked catfish, ribs, cornbread, biscuits and gravy, banana pudding, and maybe even some Jack Daniel’s, one of the world’s most famous whiskeys.
7. Enjoy Your Choice of Great Travel Jobs
Demand is high for allied and nurse travelers across Tennessee, and only increasing. It’s the country's 15th-largest state in terms of population, and it's also one of the fastest-growing. And more people means more healthcare needs — and more jobs for qualified healthcare professionals.
What are the most in-demand specialties in Tennessee? According to the HealthTrust jobsite, there are travel jobs for virtually every nursing specialty and allied health discipline, with the most in-demand including:
Got a multistate license? You can practice in 38 states, including Tennessee, with a single license. Learn more about the Nurse Licensing Compact (NLC) here.
Ready to Explore Travel Jobs in Tennessee?
With its high demand for healthcare professionals, Tennessee is a great place to enjoy the traveling lifestyle. And you can trust HealthTrust to connect you with the best opportunities! Get started now by searching all travel jobs in Tennessee.
