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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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Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Memphis TN

BBQ Festivals in Tennessee

BBQ Festivals in Tennessee
Statue of a man playing a violin outdoors, with an American flag and evergreen trees in the background.

Bluegrass Tennessee Music Pathway

Bluegrass Tennessee Music Pathway
Carriage rides in Dogwood Park, Cookeville TN

An Upper Cumberland Tennessee Christmas

An Upper Cumberland Tennessee Christmas
A girl smiles at the camera while completing the indoor ropes course at WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge TN

Indoor Winter Activities

Indoor Winter Activities
Deep inside a cool damp cave, A boat drift ancient lake, Glassy water underground, Silence is the only sound. Written about The Lost Sea in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

Roadside Attractions in Tennessee

Roadside Attractions in Tennessee
Small town sidewalks, hardware stores, Ice cream, diners open doors, Make circle around the square, Feels like you’re home everywhere. Written about Downtown Lynchburg, Tennessee.

9 Best Small Town Day Trips in Tennessee

9 Best Small Town Day Trips in Tennessee
Carnton in Franklin, TN

Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways

Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways
Crossville, TN Sponsored

Take A Vacation in Crossville

Take A Vacation in Crossville
Black-and-white interior of the Sun Studio, featuring a large retro-style microphone in the foreground, with several guitars on stands, amplifiers, and framed portraits of musicians displayed on the walls in the background.

Cotton Junction Trail

Cotton Junction Trail