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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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Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis, Tennessee

Tennessee Music Pathways Soul

Tennessee Music Pathways Soul
Aerial view of a city with bridges over a river, green parks, and a hill in the distance; shows urban blocks and water features. Sponsored

Find Wonder on Lookout Mountain

Find Wonder on Lookout Mountain
Live concert stage at the Grand Ole Opry with a musician center stage, large audience, multiple band setups, and backdrop screens on a blue-lit theater.

Bucket List Concert Venues

Bucket List Concert Venues
A heavily wooded area surrounding the Jack Daniel barrel house, with the sun lighting up the sky behind it.

Beyond the Barrels

Beyond the Barrels
The Mad Herbalist in Clarksville TN

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee
The roar of the river over the rocks,  The scent of pine and hemlock,  The spray of the mist touches your skin,  Carried on a waterfall wind. Written about Stinging Fork Falls in Spring City, Tennessee.

Tennessee Bucket List Waterfalls Stunning Hikes Scenic Falls

Tennessee Bucket List Waterfalls Stunning Hikes Scenic Falls
Frozen waterfall at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN

Winter Hiking Camping Tennessee’s State Parks

Winter Hiking Camping Tennessee’s State Parks
Glamping cabin at new Triple P Campground in Spencer, Tennessee

Summer Camping Spots

Summer Camping Spots
Bakery in Knoxville - Magpies Bakery

Knoxville's Sweet and Savory Eats

Knoxville's Sweet and Savory Eats