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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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Mother and daughter shop for antiques at Over the Hill Antiques in Readyville, Tennessee

A Spotlight on Cannon County

Feed giraffes at Memphis Zoo in Memphis.

Get Up Close to Animals

Elvis Presley's pink Cadillac

A Weekend in Memphis and Jackson

Outdoor concert at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville TN

Outdoor Music Venues

Rural farm scene with a dirt road, wooden barn buildings, and fences, surrounded by trees on a sunny day.

Nashville's Trace Trail

Visitor viewing a wall of framed photographs and a large poster featuring a gymnast performing on a beam with the name “BESSIE SMITH” visible above; blue patterned wall.

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs

Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

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Visit the Towns in Rutherford County

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Fun Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains

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