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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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Historic Rock Castle in Sumner County, TN. Sponsored

Make Memories in Sumner County

Make Memories in Sumner County
Family on a boat dock by a lake, sitting in chairs and smiling; a man tends a small grill or fire near the edge. Sponsored

Visit Roane County

Visit Roane County
The Crash Pad, LEED certified hostel, in Chattanooga TN

Glamping Near Chattanooga

Glamping Near Chattanooga
Exhibits about desegregation, student support and more show black-and-white photographs of students in Tennessee at the Green McAdoo Cultural Center in Clinton, Tennessee

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Foster Falls cascades among a lush green forest into a deep pool below in Fiery Gizzard State Park in Marion, TN

Adventures Before Back to School

Adventures Before Back to School
Tall trees, warm colored lights, Worn rocks old as time, Try fat man’s squeeze, Or the sweet fudge, Rock City gets better every time. Written about Rock City in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Chattanooga Christmas Kids All Ages

Chattanooga Christmas Kids All Ages
Visitor viewing a wall of framed photographs and a large poster featuring a gymnast performing on a beam with the name “BESSIE SMITH” visible above; blue patterned wall.

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs
Recording studio at Sun Studio in Memphis, TN with a microphone and guitars in view

Rock 'n' Roll Tennessee Music Pathway

Rock 'n' Roll Tennessee Music Pathway
A warmly lit holiday market entrance with wreaths and garlands, a decorated Christmas tree, and people inside a wooden stall.

Holiday Christmas Markets Tennessee

Holiday Christmas Markets Tennessee