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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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Two black swans glide on a calm lake near a rocky, tree-lined shore with distant green hills and a cloudy sky.

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions
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
Legends of Tennessee Music Museum in Jackson, Tennessee

Rockabilly and Legends: Travel the Walking Tall Trail

Rockabilly and Legends: Travel the Walking Tall Trail
A woman wearing sunglasses holds a beagle puppy in front of a brick planter; a large mural sculpture of a dog sits nearby.

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend
An aircraft at Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, TN

Awesome Museums in Tennessee

Awesome Museums in Tennessee
Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

Family Things to Do in Memphis
Stroll the forested trails with lake views to spot wood ducks, great blue herons and more at Radnor Lake State Park near Nashville

Sensory Friendly Nashville

Sensory Friendly Nashville
Explore the Arts, Iconic Attractions and Outdoor Adventure on Our Pie in the Sky Trail

Rural Road Trip Near Chattanooga

Rural Road Trip Near Chattanooga
Exterior view of a distillery building at dusk with a bright neon “Dominick Distillery” sign featuring a rooster logo on top. Sponsored

Visit Old Dominick Distillery

Visit Old Dominick Distillery