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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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Let’s take a long walk down by the Stones River, The trails and the boardwalks they go on for miles, Plunk an acorn off one of the bridges, Breath in the blossoms stay for a while. Written about the Murfreesboro Greenway System in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Murfreesboro Day Trip

Murfreesboro Day Trip
Gallatin, Tennessee's town square

Tennessee Getaways and Trips Mom

Tennessee Getaways and Trips Mom
Creekwalk Inn in Cosby, TN

Tennessee Fall Vacation Ideas

Tennessee Fall Vacation Ideas
Museum exhibit room with displays and mannequins; wall panels, benches, and a large Carl Perkins display on the right. Sponsored

Experience History

Experience History
See the Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Collierville, TN

Experience Small Town Tennessee Charm This Holiday Season

Experience Small Town Tennessee Charm This Holiday Season
Jackson, TN Sponsored

Explore Jackson

Explore Jackson
Civil War reenactors in blue Union uniforms position rows of cannons on a sunlit grassy field, with a historic cemetery of white headstones visible behind a wooden fence in the background

Civil War Places

Civil War Places
Mother and daughter shop for antiques at Over the Hill Antiques in Readyville, Tennessee

A Spotlight on Cannon County

A Spotlight on Cannon County
Barista Parlor in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cozy Tennessee Coffee Shops

Cozy Tennessee Coffee Shops