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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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Hattie Jane's Creamery at Assembly Food Hall in Nashville TN

20+ Ice Cream Shops

20+ Ice Cream Shops
Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Must-See Mountain in Chattanooga

Must-See Mountain in Chattanooga
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
Cool fresh dew settles all around, Night has taken hold, Tall pine tree stand watch tall and proud, As Jasmine dances in the cold. Written about Northeast Tennessee Night Sky Trail.

Wheelchair-Friendly & Accessible Destinations

Wheelchair-Friendly & Accessible Destinations
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
Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville
People raft down a foamy river rapid, navigating whitewater near rocky banks with trees along the shore. Sponsored

America’s Favorite Whitewater

America’s Favorite Whitewater
Black bicycle parked on a stone railing overlook with forested valley and cliffs in the background.

Waterfall Cycling Routes

Waterfall Cycling Routes
A lakeside view from a room at The Retreat at Center Hill Lake

Smithville: Day Trip from Nashville

Smithville: Day Trip from Nashville