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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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Feed giraffes at Memphis Zoo in Memphis.

Get Up Close to Animals

Get Up Close to Animals
Fall foliage in Tennessee

Fall Foliage: Scenic Drives

Fall Foliage: Scenic Drives
A museum exhibit room with glass display cases, posters, guitars on the walls, and wooden floors showcasing instruments and artifacts.

Take A Music Journey

Take A Music Journey
Rooftop bar in Nashville, The Valentine

Nashville Friends Getaway

Nashville Friends Getaway
Bakery in Knoxville - Magpies Bakery

Knoxville's Sweet and Savory Eats

Knoxville's Sweet and Savory Eats
Civil War reenactors in blue Union uniforms position rows of cannons on a sunlit grassy field, with a historic cemetery of white headstones visible behind a wooden fence in the background

Civil War Places

Civil War Places
Quaint stone cottage village with winding stone path, flowering gardens, and warm evening lights along a rustic resort walkway. Sponsored

Enchanting Escape

Enchanting Escape
Budget-friendly travel to Tennessee at Warrior's Path State Park in Kingsport, TN

Budget-Friendly Activities in Tennessee

Budget-Friendly Activities in Tennessee
Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Historic Sites

Tennessee Historic Sites