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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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Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis TN. Sponsored

Explore Graceland

Explore Graceland
Splash pad in Central Park in Livingston, Tennessee. Sponsored

Live Your Best Life in Livingston

Live Your Best Life in Livingston
Glamping cabin at new Triple P Campground in Spencer, Tennessee

Summer Camping Spots

Summer Camping Spots
Christmas at The Island in Pigeon Forge TN

Choose Your Own East Tennessee Winter Vacation

Choose Your Own East Tennessee Winter Vacation
Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Must-See Mountain in Chattanooga

Must-See Mountain in Chattanooga
A plate of barbecue featuring sliced brisket, pulled pork, a toasted bun, and a cup of barbecue sauce.

10 Things to Do in Memphis

10 Things to Do in Memphis
A couple laughs and converses in the Peter Kern Library, a hidden bar in the Oliver Hotel in Knoxville TN

8 Speakeasies Hidden Bars Tennessee You Should Visit

8 Speakeasies Hidden Bars Tennessee You Should Visit
Cyclists at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots
Blueberry pancakes with a blueberry syrup being drizzled over warm pancakes at Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg, TN

Pancake Houses in the Smokies

Pancake Houses in the Smokies