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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.

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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.

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A museum exhibit room with glass display cases, posters, guitars on the walls, and wooden floors showcasing instruments and artifacts.

Take A Music Journey

Male musician sits on a stool playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone on a stage with drums behind.

Spend Summer in Jackson

Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Historic Sites

Visit with Santa in Memphis at Memphis Zoo Lights

Spend Christmas Memphis

Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

Small town sidewalks, hardware stores, Ice cream, diners open doors, Make circle around the square, Feels like you’re home everywhere. Written about Downtown Lynchburg, Tennessee.

Take Day Trip These 9 Tennessee Towns

Family posing for a picture at Dickens of a Christmas in Franklin, TN

Places to Take Family Photos

Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Cool Off This Summer

Family boating scene on a white speedboat with a canopy; four people stand and fish along a calm shoreline. Sponsored

Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies

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