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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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Port Royal State Historic Park in Adams, TN

Best Fall Hikes Near Nashville, TN: Trails, Waterfalls & Fall Colors

Feed giraffes at Memphis Zoo in Memphis.

Get Up Close to Animals

Sunset view of a historic graveyard at Carnton in Franklin, TN

Old Tennessee

Weathered wooden shed at an outdoor flea market displaying antique signs for Vintage Navajo jewelry and WWII German relics, decorated with American flags and license plates, as two shoppers browse the assorted vintage items on display.

Local Shopping Stops

Three dancers in colorful outfits perform a ribbon-dance on a stage, with two others in pink, plus a live orchestra in the background.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Nashville

Summer in Johnson City TN

Things to Do in Johnson City, TN | Tennessee Vacation

The Catfish House in Clarksville, TN

Best Restaurants & Food Experiences in Clarksville, TN

Fossil ceilings, limestone walls, The music starts when evening falls, Ancient rock echoes modern sounds, In the cool, dark underground. Written about The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

Tennessee Cumberland Plateau

Path through a manicured garden with steps leading to a white, two-story building framed by ivy archway.

Small Town Music Sites

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