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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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Kayak on the Duck River, Little waves from the paddle , Drift ‘cross the water, Dip your hand in the cool, In the middle of summer. Written about the Duck River in Middle Tennessee.

Activities Close to Nashville

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Feed giraffes at Memphis Zoo in Memphis.

Get Close to Animals : Animal Encounter Experiences in TN

Foster Falls cascades among a lush green forest into a deep pool below in Fiery Gizzard State Park in Marion, TN

Adventures Before Back to School

Carriage rides in Dogwood Park, Cookeville TN

An Upper Cumberland Tennessee Christmas

Live concert stage at the Grand Ole Opry with a musician center stage, large audience, multiple band setups, and backdrop screens on a blue-lit theater.

Bucket List Concert Venues

Downtown Winchester in Winchester, TN Sponsored

Discover Winchester

Shop in local boutiques in downtown Cookeville, TN

6 Tennessee Boutiques

Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis TN. Sponsored

Explore Graceland

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