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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 brick colonial-style building with a gabled roof sits on a grassy lawn under a blue sky with clouds. Sponsored

VISIT GOODLETTSVILLE

Nighttime scene of a park with illuminated blue and white holiday lights forming castle-like structures; trees and a sunset sky in background.

Choose Your West Tennessee Winter Vacation

A woman wearing sunglasses holds a beagle puppy in front of a brick planter; a large mural sculpture of a dog sits nearby.

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend

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

Destinations in Tennessee for Kids

A chef uses tweezers to plate a small seafood dish on a white dish with a light sauce, on a marble counter.

MICHELIN-Recognized Restaurants in Tennessee

The Tennessee Aquarium Sponsored

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium

A close-up of a stack of pancakes with a pat of butter on top, being served on a plate in a diner.

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies

A sunrise over a vast harvest field, with a silhouette barn on the left and distant trees on the horizon. Sponsored

Explore Springfield

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

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