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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 the Towns in Rutherford County

Coal Miners’ Daughter sign atop a manicured hedge arch at the gate of a fenced property.

Screaming Eagle Trail

Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

Brunch at 5th & Taylor in Nashville, TN

Must-try Tennessee Brunch Spots

Outdoor concert at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville TN

Outdoor Music Venues

Charcuterie board from Oliver Royale in Knoxville, TN

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

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

Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Children run and play at My Big Backyard, a kid-friendly area within the larger Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis.

Spring Break Trips

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