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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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Have the Perfect Smokies Vacation

Have the Perfect Smokies Vacation
Hattie Jane's Creamery at Assembly Food Hall in Nashville TN

20+ Ice Cream Shops

20+ Ice Cream Shops
The Memphis Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee.

Long Weekend Itinerary Memphis

Long Weekend Itinerary Memphis
Sunset view of a historic graveyard at Carnton in Franklin, TN

Old Tennessee

Old Tennessee
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

MICHELIN-Recognized Restaurants in Tennessee
Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville
Dolly Parton's Stampede in Pigeon Forge, TN Sponsored

Pigeon Forge Entertainment

Pigeon Forge Entertainment
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail
The wild Ocoee River roars, Over rocks it rolls and pours, Feel the swirling water splash, A roller coaster in a raft. Written about White Water Rafting on the Ocoee River in Tennessee.

Summer in Tennessee

Summer in Tennessee