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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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Historic Rock Castle in Sumner County, TN. Sponsored

Make Memories in Sumner County

Make Memories in Sumner County
Crispy fried chicken with barbecue sauce, sides in small cups, placed on foil in a takeout basket.

Beale Street Food Guide

Beale Street Food Guide
Aerial view of Chattanooga at sunset, with a river winding through trees and buildings, mountains in the distance. Sponsored

Sights of the Scenic City

Sights of the Scenic City
Kids taking photos in front of murals in the Back Alley Gallery in Cleveland TN

Take A Mural Road Trip in Tennessee

Take A Mural Road Trip in Tennessee
The river is rumbling, tumbling down over the rock, Causing a cool mist to rise,  The steady, thundering roar never stops,  Under the Rock Island sky. Written about the Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee.

Tennessee Waterfalls Worth the Hike

Tennessee Waterfalls Worth the Hike
Jackson, TN Sponsored

Explore Jackson

Explore Jackson
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, a great indoor activity with kids in Gatlinburg. In Shark Lagoon, the moving glidepath brings you face-to-face with sharks, sawfish and sea turtles as they swim overhead.

Rainy Day Activities

Rainy Day Activities
Pin oaks line the streets, people stroll by, Welcome in’s call out from open store doors. Find cool shade in the awnings and blue in the sky, Linden, Tennessee is what you’ve been looking for. Written about Linden, Tennessee.

10 Small Towns Close to Nashville

10 Small Towns Close to Nashville
Street downtown at night with brick buildings, festive lights, clock, and pedestrians walking along a snow-dusted sidewalk.

Choose Middle Tennessee Winter Vacation

Choose Middle Tennessee Winter Vacation