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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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Kids observing a hippo at the Memphis Zoo in Memphis TN

West Tennessee Family Vacation

West Tennessee Family Vacation
Refreshing cool pool on the side of the mountain, A Blue bird sings a welcome song, The warm sun bounces of a shade umbrella, Blackberry Mountain is where you belong. Written about Blackberry Mountain in Walland, Tennessee.

Wellness Getaways

Wellness Getaways
Oh if the walls and the windows could talk, What are the things they’d tell us about, Oh if this ole stoic mansion could sing, How much would it sound like a song of the south.  Written about Woodruff-Fontaine Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee

Fright Tennessees Creepiest Haunted Locations

Fright Tennessees Creepiest Haunted Locations
Outdoor patio dining at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, TN

Must Visit Food Stops Tennessee

Must Visit Food Stops Tennessee
Scenic mountain road winding through autumn forest with colorful trees and distant blue ridges.

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee
Person holding a bottle of wine in a vineyard with rows of grapevines in the background.

Wineries around Nashville

Wineries around Nashville
Woman stands with arms raised in front of a brick arts center with large glass doors; sign reads “Center for the Arts.”

Performing Arts Theaters

Performing Arts Theaters
Guided tour of adults and children on the battlegrounds of Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee

Kids' Guide to Shiloh

Kids' Guide to Shiloh
Two soccer players in yellow jerseys contest the ball on a sunny field; crowd in stands behind.

Only in Tennessee Sports Events

Only in Tennessee Sports Events