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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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Striking metal guitar sculpture standing tall between evergreen bushes, with park benches in the foreground.

A Day Trip to Henderson, TN

A Day Trip to Henderson, TN
Barista Parlor in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cozy Tennessee Coffee Shops

Cozy Tennessee Coffee Shops
Nighttime street view of the historic Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga, its illuminated red marquee and vertical sign glowing above the entrance, with cars parked along the quiet, rain-slicked downtown street.

New Experiences in 2026

New Experiences in 2026
Group of people in an inflatable raft navigating white-water rapids, wearing helmets and life jackets.

Destinations in Tennessee for Kids

Destinations in Tennessee for Kids
Front view of Two Rivers Mansion in Nashville, TN

Most Haunted Places Tennessee Creepiest Locations Ghost Tours

Most Haunted Places Tennessee Creepiest Locations Ghost Tours
Large sports stadium filled with fans; American flag on field, national anthem setup, helicopters overhead.

Nashville Sports Attractions

Nashville Sports Attractions
Hattie Jane's Creamery at Assembly Food Hall in Nashville TN

20+ Ice Cream Shops

20+ Ice Cream Shops
Exhibits about desegregation, student support and more show black-and-white photographs of students in Tennessee at the Green McAdoo Cultural Center in Clinton, Tennessee

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Several people in a white water raft hitting a rapid.

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee