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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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People walk along a curved covered porch of a red-brick building with white columns, trees, and greenery in a campus-like scene. Sponsored

Visit the Towns in Rutherford County

Visit the Towns in Rutherford County
Kayak on the Duck River, Little waves from the paddle , Drift ‘cross the water, Dip your hand in the cool, In the middle of summer. Written about the Duck River in Middle Tennessee.

Activities Close to Nashville

Activities Close to Nashville
Kids observing a hippo at the Memphis Zoo in Memphis TN

West Tennessee Family Vacation

West Tennessee Family Vacation
Dense green forest arch over a winding road; a natural rock arch forms a tunnel; yellow warning sign on right.

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail
A variety of barbecue from Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Que

Made Tennessee Bucket List Barbecue Spots

Made Tennessee Bucket List Barbecue Spots
Autumn forested valley with colorful fall foliage on hills and a cliff formation in the distance, under a blue sky. Sponsored

Forget Your Cares in Fentress County

Forget Your Cares in Fentress County
Loflin Yard, Memphis

8 Memphis Restaurants with Live Music

8 Memphis Restaurants with Live Music
Hattie Jane's Creamery at Assembly Food Hall in Nashville TN

Must-Visit Ice Cream Shops in Tennessee

Must-Visit Ice Cream Shops in Tennessee
Legends of Tennessee Music Museum in Jackson, Tennessee

Rockabilly and Legends: Travel the Walking Tall Trail

Rockabilly and Legends: Travel the Walking Tall Trail