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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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VISIT GOODLETTSVILLE

Smoky Mountain National Park Sponsored

Explore These Smokies Towns

Port Royal State Historic Park in Adams, TN

Fall Hikes Near Nashville

Nashville's Dragon Park - Fannie Mae Dees Park

Whimsical Vacation Spots

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, a great indoor activity with kids in Gatlinburg. In Shark Lagoon, the moving glidepath brings you face-to-face with sharks, sawfish and sea turtles as they swim overhead.

Rainy Day Activities

Fall in Middle Tennessee

5 Ways to Enjoy Fall

Cyclists crossing a bridge during the USA Cycling Trials in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Cycling Events in Tennessee

A who's who of music has lit up the stages, From hip hop to folk to country and blues, Bonnaroo is a place of all places, No worries, no problem, no shirt and no shoes. Written about the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee.

Music Festivals and Concerts 2026

National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel exterior, beige building with large front window and entrance doors. Sponsored

Memphis Civil Rights Stops

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