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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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Business street scene with storefronts under an elevated walkway; plants, parked cars, and a striped awning. Sponsored

Day Trip to Morristown

Day Trip to Morristown
A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooks a vast, forested valley and distant mountains under a dramatic cloudy sky at sunset. Sponsored

Find Your Peace in the Smokies

Find Your Peace in the Smokies
Old Country Store & Restaurant: weathered wooden facade with large red sign reading “OLD COUNTRY STORE & RESTAURANT.” Sponsored

Step Back in Time

Step Back in Time
Outdoor diners at Cafe 7 at Rock City Gardens

Spend Time on These Tennessee Patios and Rooftops

Spend Time on These Tennessee Patios and Rooftops
The Crash Pad, LEED certified hostel, in Chattanooga TN

Glamping Near Chattanooga

Glamping Near Chattanooga
The Coalmont Cabin near Chattanooga, Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee
Inside of Love Peace & Pho, Nashville

Vietnamese Food in Tennessee

Vietnamese Food in Tennessee
A brick colonial-style building with a gabled roof sits on a grassy lawn under a blue sky with clouds. Sponsored

VISIT GOODLETTSVILLE

VISIT GOODLETTSVILLE
Aerial view of a straight two-lane road through fields; a person on a bright green object rides or walks along the center line, shadow visible.

Cycling Routes Near Memphis

Cycling Routes Near Memphis