A collage of various Tennessee attractions and experiences, overlaid with a purple and red gradient.

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.

Compass drawing with purple outline on grid background; shows cardinal directions and needle pointing northeast.

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.

Choose Category

Area
Category
Clear Filters
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee

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

Spread wings overhead, rushing river below, Pathways and trails through the cedar and oak, The breeze and birds sing you along, In the Tennessee air with a Tennessee song. Lace up your hiking boots and a nice warm coat, Grab a couple of friends and see where they go. Written about Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

6 Incredible Hikes

Photo opportunities abound at murals in Brownsville, TN. Sponsored

Hidden Gems in Brownsville

Two soccer players in yellow jerseys contest the ball on a sunny field; crowd in stands behind.

Only in Tennessee Sports Events

Splash pad in Central Park in Livingston, Tennessee. Sponsored

Live Your Best Life in Livingston

The Catfish House in Clarksville, TN

Standing at Ease - A Primer for Clarksville’s Culinary Trail

The wild Ocoee River roars, Over rocks it rolls and pours, Feel the swirling water splash, A roller coaster in a raft. Written about White Water Rafting on the Ocoee River in Tennessee.

Summer in Tennessee

Patio dining in Memphis, TN

Ultimate Girls Weekend in Memphis

315 Results