A collage of various Tennessee attractions and experiences, overlaid with a purple and red gradient.

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.

Compass drawing with purple outline on grid background; shows cardinal directions and needle pointing northeast.

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.

Choose Category

Area
Category
Clear Filters
Dinosaurs at Memphis Museum of Science and History in Memphis TN

15 Kid Friendly Attractions Visit Near Memphis

15 Kid Friendly Attractions Visit Near Memphis
Kids playing at Soaky Mountain Waterpark in Sevierville

Sevierville Family Vacation

Sevierville Family Vacation
Middle Tennessee State University football players in three-point stance.

Football and Family Fun Murfreesboro

Football and Family Fun Murfreesboro
Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

White Lightning
Water spills over the wall, Down at the old mill, Pull up a chair they have it all, Pancakes and syrup till you get your fill. Written about The Old Mill Restaurant in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Pigeon Forge Family Vacation

Pigeon Forge Family Vacation
People raft down a foamy river rapid, navigating whitewater near rocky banks with trees along the shore. Sponsored

America’s Favorite Whitewater

America’s Favorite Whitewater
Elvis Presley's pink Cadillac

A Weekend in Memphis and Jackson

A Weekend in Memphis and Jackson
Aerial view of the Mississippi River riverboat and bridge

Riverboat Tours Cruises Tennessee

Riverboat Tours Cruises Tennessee
You may kiss your bride, As a waterfall roars, In the sunshine, On a cool, rocky shore, The mood in the air, Is light as feather, As a new husband and wife, Begin their life together. Written about Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee.

Elope in Tennessee

Elope in Tennessee