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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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Articles and Itineraries

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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Rock climbing at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN

Tennessee’s Epic Outdoor Rock Climbing and Bouldering

Tennessee’s Epic Outdoor Rock Climbing and Bouldering
Outdoor diners at Cafe 7 at Rock City Gardens

Spend Time on These Tennessee Patios and Rooftops

Spend Time on These Tennessee Patios and Rooftops
Middle Tennessee State University football players in three-point stance.

Football and Family Fun Murfreesboro

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

Spring Break Trips

Spring Break Trips
Downtown Gatlinburg, TN Sponsored

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots
Watauga Lake Sponsored

14 Outdoor Adventures in Elizabethton

14 Outdoor Adventures in Elizabethton
Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River in Tennessee

Rapids to Railroads: Adventure Through the Tanasi Trail

Rapids to Railroads: Adventure Through the Tanasi Trail
Stan Perkins, son of the late Carl Perkins, and LOLO are two of the many artists that entertain visitors in Jackson, Tennessee. Sponsored

Live Music Spots in Jackson

Live Music Spots in Jackson
Robert's Western World country dive bar in Nashville, TN

Nashville Dive Bars

Nashville Dive Bars