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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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Tennessee State Museum modern round building with tall columns, glass facade, trees, and reflecting water fountain. Sponsored

Explore the Tennessee State Museum

Explore the Tennessee State Museum
Inside of Love Peace & Pho, Nashville

Vietnamese Food in Tennessee

Vietnamese Food in Tennessee
The Mad Herbalist in Clarksville TN

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee
Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee.

Explore Small Towns

Explore Small Towns
Echoes of the empty are the only sound, Voices from the past whisper through the trees, Rustling up the dead leaves drying on the ground, Only oak and hickory growing where a small town used to be. Written about Tennessee’s Ghost Towns.

Ghost Towns Tennessee

Ghost Towns Tennessee
Fountain water trickles down into stoney pool, The summer sun is warm but the maple shade is cool, You can feel the southern charm that springs from Tennessee, At the Thomas House Hotel B and B. Written about Thomas House Hotel in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee.

Discover Ghosts and Music Legends on the Ring of Fire Trail

Discover Ghosts and Music Legends on the Ring of Fire Trail
Hattie Jane's Creamery at Assembly Food Hall in Nashville TN

Must-Visit Ice Cream Shops in Tennessee

Must-Visit Ice Cream Shops in Tennessee
Rooftop bar in Nashville, The Valentine

Nashville Friends Getaway

Nashville Friends Getaway
Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Must-See Mountain in Chattanooga

Must-See Mountain in Chattanooga