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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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Visitor viewing a wall of framed photographs and a large poster featuring a gymnast performing on a beam with the name “BESSIE SMITH” visible above; blue patterned wall.

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs
Display at Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis featuring Elvis's authentic costumes

Rockabilly Tennessee Music Pathway

Rockabilly Tennessee Music Pathway
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Wheelchair-Friendly Nashville Itinerary

Wheelchair-Friendly Nashville Itinerary
Patio dining in Memphis, TN

Ultimate Girls Weekend in Memphis

Ultimate Girls Weekend in Memphis
People walk along a curved covered porch of a red-brick building with white columns, trees, and greenery in a campus-like scene. Sponsored

Visit the Towns in Rutherford County

Visit the Towns in Rutherford County
Statue of Jack Daniels at the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg

Jack Trail

Jack Trail
Dollywood Harvest Celebration, Pigeon Forge

Tennessee Fall Festivals

Tennessee Fall Festivals
The Tennessee Aquarium Sponsored

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium
Port Royal State Historic Park in Adams, TN

Best Fall Hikes Near Nashville, TN: Trails, Waterfalls & Fall Colors

Best Fall Hikes Near Nashville, TN: Trails, Waterfalls & Fall Colors