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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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Aerial view of Chattanooga at sunset with a river, hills in the distance, and sun rays over buildings and trees. Sponsored

A NATIONAL PARK CITY

A NATIONAL PARK CITY
Elvis Presley's pink Cadillac

A Weekend in Memphis and Jackson

A Weekend in Memphis and Jackson
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor in Nashville

Tennessee Burgers You Should Sink Your Teeth Into

Tennessee Burgers You Should Sink Your Teeth Into
National Cookie Day

Visit These Local Bakeries in Tennessee

Visit These Local Bakeries in Tennessee
Shular Hospitality Sponsored

Have the Perfect Smokies Vacation

Have the Perfect Smokies Vacation
People white-water rafting in a blue raft with five riders wearing helmets and life jackets, paddling through rapids.

Chattanooga Bucket List

Chattanooga Bucket List
Family-friendly Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN. Sponsored

Get Close to Animals at Nashville Zoo

Get Close to Animals at Nashville Zoo
Ober Mountain Aerial Tram soars above the fall canopy of trees, bursting in colors like yellows, reds and orange, as you make your way up Ober Mountain.

Fall Festivals Happening in East Tennessee

Fall Festivals Happening in East Tennessee
A young child in blue overalls holds an orange butterfly on an open palm, smiling outdoors.

Kid-Friendly Chattanooga Stops

Kid-Friendly Chattanooga Stops