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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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Feed giraffes at Memphis Zoo in Memphis.

Get Close to Animals : Animal Encounter Experiences in TN

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee

Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Must-See Mountain in Chattanooga

Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville

Knoxville Friends Getaway

Path through a manicured garden with steps leading to a white, two-story building framed by ivy archway.

Small Town Music Sites

Painted white and standing tall, A place where folks can find it all, Root beer floats and pocket knives, A meat-and-three and bluegrass nights, They don’t make ‘em anymore, Like the T.B. Sutton Store. Written about the T.B. Sutton General Store in Granville, Tennessee.

Promised Land Trail

Aerial view of Chattanooga at sunset, with a river winding through trees and buildings, mountains in the distance. Sponsored

Sights of the Scenic City

Two musicians perform on a stage: a man playing an acoustic guitar and a woman singing into a mic, smiling. Sponsored

Live Music Spots in Jackson

Statue of Jack Daniels at the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg

Jack Trail

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