Tour Description

National Quartet Convention - Southern Gospel Music

September 29-October 5, 2026 7 Days 7 Meals $100 Per Person Deposit Required Your package includes deluxe transportation, accommodations, all listed tour fees, and 7 meals. Get ready to lift your spirits and tap your toes as we journey to the heart of Southern Gospel music at the National Quartet Convention in beautiful Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This inspiring tour celebrates the rich traditions of faith and harmony with unforgettable performances from your favorite gospel quartets. Along the way, we explore country churches, visit a fascinating gospel music museum, and enjoy a flavorful stop at the Bush’s Baked Beans Visitor Center. From stirring songs to soulful stories, this trip promises joy, fellowship, and a whole lot of good old-fashioned gospel charm.

Day 1:

---

Today, we welcome our fellow travelers aboard as we begin our musical journey, ending the day with an overnight stay in Paducah, KY.

Day 2:

---

Meals: Breakfast

The nostalgic song “I love the mountains. I love the rolling hills…” may be humming in your head as our scenic drive takes us to the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. We arrive at our Pigeon Forge, TN hotel we call home for 4-nights.

Day 3:

---

Meals: Breakfast

Our Step-on-Guide joins us today for a tour through the country to 3 churches with good ole fashioned hymn singing at the last church. We hope you’ve worked up an appetite for lunch on your own at a charming, historical restaurant in the Pigeon Forge, TN area. This evening our main event starts, the National Quartet Convention, at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge! Did you know the National Quartet Convention was founded in 1957 by J. D. Sumner, gospel music legend and former backup vocalist for Elvis Presley?

Day 4:

---

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy looking around this morning at The Apple Barn & Cider Mill before lunch at the Applewood Farmhouse in Sevierville, TN. This afternoon, you have time to visit The Island in Pigeon Forge, TN, a vibrant, 23-acre entertainment complex situated in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, offering a seamless mix of shopping, dining, live music, a show fountain with lights and music, and other attractions. We return to the National Quartet Convention this evening for more toe tapping music!

Day 5:

---

Meals: Breakfast

Just because we are touring the Bush’s Baked Beans Visitor Center & Bean Museum in Dandridge, TN today, doesn’t mean they will spill the beans and share the “secret family recipe!” The museum, a unique blend of history, quirky bean-themed fun, informative displays, and Southern comfort brings over 110 years of family legacy to life through tasteful, interactive and hands-on exhibits. The Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame and Museum, 3 museums in one, in Pigeon Forge, TN which offers an immersive celebration of Southern Gospel’s past and present. You come away with a deeper appreciation for the artists, songs, and stories that continue to inspire and uplift communities across the country. Our time in Pigeon Forge, TN winds down this evening with our final visit to the National Quartet Convention.

Day 6:

---

Meals: Breakfast

After a soul-stirring week of music and fellowship at the National Quartet Convention, we bid farewell to the Smoky Mountains and begin our westward journey toward Paducah, KY where we overnight.

Day 7:

---

Meals: Breakfast

As our tour comes to a close, we reflect on the uplifting music, rich heritage, and treasured moments we've shared along the way. From soulful harmonies at the National Quartet Convention to the heartwarming stories behind gospel legends and southern traditions, this journey has filled our hearts with joy and lasting memories.