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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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Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg, TN

Pancake Houses in the Smokies

Pancake Houses in the Smokies
Black-and-white interior of the Sun Studio, featuring a large retro-style microphone in the foreground, with several guitars on stands, amplifiers, and framed portraits of musicians displayed on the walls in the background.

Cotton Junction Trail

Cotton Junction Trail
View of a dock at Pickwick Landing State Park

Tennessee River Trail

Tennessee River Trail
Outdoor park scene with many people seated on the grass and blankets, crowds enjoying a sunny day near a water tower structure. Sponsored

Explore Discovery Park of America

Explore Discovery Park of America
Woman stands on a blue tufted couch in a colorful stacked wall of books, wearing a white jacket and ripped jeans.

James Beard Chefs

James Beard Chefs
A variety of barbecue from Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Que

Taste Your Way Through Tennessee

Taste Your Way Through Tennessee
Nashville's Dragon Park - Fannie Mae Dees Park

Whimsical Vacation Spots

Whimsical Vacation Spots
Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

Family Things to Do in Memphis
a cyclist overlooks a valley that has a river flowing through it. Lots of green trees decorate the sides of the hills.

Mountain Biking in Tennessee

Mountain Biking in Tennessee