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
Path through a manicured garden with steps leading to a white, two-story building framed by ivy archway.

Small Town Music Sites

Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail

Deep inside a cool damp cave, A boat drift ancient lake, Glassy water underground, Silence is the only sound. Written about The Lost Sea in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

Roadside Attractions in Tennessee

Street downtown at night with brick buildings, festive lights, clock, and pedestrians walking along a snow-dusted sidewalk.

Choose Your Middle Tennessee Winter Vacation

Kingsport, TN Sponsored

Appalachian Adventure in Kingsport

Carnton in Franklin, TN

Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways

Nashville's Dragon Park - Fannie Mae Dees Park

Whimsical Vacation Spots

A busy city street lined with storefronts, cars on a wet road, pedestrians walking along sidewalks.

Have Winter Romance Knoxville

303 Results