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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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Tea service at Enchanted Tea Lounge in Memphis, TN

Visit These Tea Rooms in Tennessee

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

A Spotlight on Cannon County

Historic Rock Castle in Sumner County, TN. Sponsored

Make Memories in Sumner County

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Explore These 13 Historic Getaways

Priddy Farms pumpkin area in Bartlett TN

Find Farms for Pumpkin Picking

Splash pad in Central Park in Livingston, Tennessee. Sponsored

Live Your Best Life in Livingston

An aerial view of Bristol, TN/VA

Vacation to Tennessee's Tri-Cities

Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

12 Stargazing Places

A chef uses tweezers to plate a small seafood dish on a white dish with a light sauce, on a marble counter.

MICHELIN-Recognized Restaurants in Tennessee

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