A collage of various Tennessee attractions and experiences, overlaid with a purple and red gradient.

trip inspiration

When it comes to writing a song, or planning a trip, some of the best ideas seem to appear out of thin air. Or, from articles and itineraries we’ve already built for you.

Compass drawing with purple outline on grid background; shows cardinal directions and needle pointing northeast.

Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. Here are a few trip ideas to help get you going. For better results, sort them by area or category of interest.

Choose Category

Area
Category
Clear Filters
Overlook of Thorn Hill, Clinch Mountain Overlook The Whiskey & Sage House in Greeneville, Tennessee.

10 Winter Hikes Near Knoxville

Kayak on the Duck River, Little waves from the paddle , Drift ‘cross the water, Dip your hand in the cool, In the middle of summer. Written about the Duck River in Middle Tennessee.

Activities Close to Nashville

Family on a boat dock by a lake, sitting in chairs and smiling; a man tends a small grill or fire near the edge. Sponsored

Visit Roane County

Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

Visit Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville

Knoxville Friends Getaway

Person stand-up paddleboarding on a calm lake surrounded by green forested hills under a blue sky. Sponsored

14 Outdoor Adventures in Elizabethton

Downtown McMinnville, Tennessee

Bluegrass, beauty and barbecue in McMinnville, Tennessee

View of Tellico River in the winter time

Bill Dance's Autumn and Winter Fishing Tips

Sprinkled, glazed and frosted donuts in colors of pink, red and orange behind a bakery case at Blackbird Bakery Donuts in Bristol, TN. A girl bends down to see the expansive selection. Tarts, slices of pie and chocolate desserts are lined up in another bakery case to her right.

Must-Visit Donut Shops in Tennessee

303 Results