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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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The UT Gardens featuring lavender, a giant tree, perennial and annual flowers in flower beds in Jackson, Tennessee

Gardens and Wildflower Trails

Gardens and Wildflower Trails
A two-story white brick building with a crenellated roofline sits on a gravel yard; a flagpole with the US flag stands to the right.

Meet Tennessee's Ghosts

Meet Tennessee's Ghosts
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee
A cheering, standing audience fills the ornate, gold-domed interior of the historic Tennessee Theatre as performers take the illuminated stage beneath its richly decorated arched proscenium.

Performing Arts Theaters

Performing Arts Theaters
Nashville's Dragon Park - Fannie Mae Dees Park

Whimsical Vacation Spots

Whimsical Vacation Spots
Crossville, TN Sponsored

Take A Vacation in Crossville

Take A Vacation in Crossville
A Model Ford T with a Christmas wreath in the Leiper's Fork Parade.

Franklin, Tennessee, Christmas Itinerary

Franklin, Tennessee, Christmas Itinerary
Feel the leaves changing, the days getting shorter, There’s a crisp in the air, a breeze from the north, Mother Nature smiles, everything is in order, Summer recedes as autumn springs forth. Written about the Smoky Mountains for fall travel inspiration.

Tennessee Trip Guide Fall Travel Inspiration

Tennessee Trip Guide Fall Travel Inspiration
A lone hiker sits at the edge of a cliff over a vast wooded and mountain valley.

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail