Major city · United States
Savannah, Tennessee
Come for Shiloh battlefield, not for the town: one night in Savannah, or two if you want the full driving tour at an easy pace.
Savannah is the county seat of Hardin County, a small town of about 7,000 on the Tennessee River in western Tennessee. Almost everything a visitor does here happens 9 miles south at Shiloh National Military Park, the 1862 battlefield that opened the Union push into the Mississippi Valley. The town itself is a base: a handful of motels, a river museum, and a main street that closes early. Plan one full day at Shiloh and a half day in town.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb (cold, some closures)
- Airports
- MEM · BNA
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Savannah, Tennessee911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Savannah, Tennessee, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetySavannah is a quiet small town and the usual precautions apply: lock the car, do not leave valuables visible at trailheads…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMEM Memphis International (About 2 h 30 min by car; the usual gateway for this part of Tennessee.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner main$14–25
- Street or quick mealBreakfast or buffet plate$10–16
- BeerBeer at a bar$5–8
- Budget bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$55
- Mid-range bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$85
- High-end bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$140
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MEM Memphis International (About 2 h 30 min by car; the usual gateway for this part of Tennessee.) · BNA Nashville International (About 2 h 45 min by car.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid*
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Sep (7). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Savannah, Tennessee: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. Shiloh is about 9 miles south of town on Highway 22 and the battlefield tour is a one-way driving loop of roughly 10 miles with numbered stops. There is no useful public transport between Savannah and the park.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shiloh National Military Park
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive Highway 22 south from Savannah, about 9 miles
Visitor center open daily 8:00–17:00; allow 3–5 h for the driving tour and cemetery.Visitor center open daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; allow 3–5 h for the driving tour and cemetery.
Pickwick Landing State Park
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Drive US-64 east toward Pickwick Dam
Lake swimming, boat ramps and a lodge; a good hot-afternoon alternative.
Paris, Tennessee
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive US-79 north
Small-town stop with a lake nearby; only worth it if you are already heading north.
Memphis
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h 30 min
Drive US-64 west then I-40
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there instead.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Savannah town centre / Main Street
Closest to the river museum and the Cherry Mansion; a short drive to Shiloh.
US-64 toward Crump and Pickwick
Highway motels with parking outside the town; about 15–20 min to the battlefield.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Highway motel double room1 × 1 night × US$85 | US$85 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| Fuel, about 60 km of local driving1 × US$8 · check | US$8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$42 |
| Trip total≈ US$233 per person per day, bed included | US$465 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; prices shown before sales tax. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Breakfast or buffet plate | $10–16 |
| Sit-down dinner main | $14–25 |
| Beer at a bar | $5–8 |
| Gallon of fuelcheck | $3–4 |
| Motel room, one night | $55–140 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The battlefield tour is a driving loop: walking the whole thing is not realistic in summer heat.
- Restaurants and shops in town close early, and Sunday options are thin.
- Cell signal is patchy in parts of the park; download the map before you drive in.
- Summer heat and humidity are the real risk here: carry water and start early.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
No embassies in Savannah; consulates are in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York and Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Savannah → Shiloh battlefield: about 9 miles by car, 20 min
- Savannah → Memphis: about 2 h 30 min by car
- Savannah → Nashville: about 2 h 45 min by car
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the visitor center? — Where is the visitor center?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Savannah, Tennessee. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb (cold, some closures) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares