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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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The Coalmont Cabin near Chattanooga, Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee
Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis, Tennessee

Tennessee Music Pathways Soul

Tennessee Music Pathways Soul
Stroll the forested trails with lake views to spot wood ducks, great blue herons and more at Radnor Lake State Park near Nashville

Sensory Friendly Nashville

Sensory Friendly Nashville
An Unforgettable Road Trip Through East Tennessee

East Tennessee Road Trip

East Tennessee Road Trip
Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub
History reenactors riding on brown and black horses wear Union uniforms as they ride past a Civil War monument at Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh TN

History Road Trip Stops

History Road Trip Stops
Inside the Country Music Hall of Fame, a circular room with "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" inscribed, high windows, and a visitor in a spotlight.

Country Tennessee Music Pathway

Country Tennessee Music Pathway
Charcuterie board from Oliver Royale in Knoxville, TN

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants
Barista Parlor in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cozy Tennessee Coffee Shops

Cozy Tennessee Coffee Shops