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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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A wood artist at The Outpost in Pickwick Dam, TN

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee
Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga

Fish on Chickamauga Lake

Fish on Chickamauga Lake
Three dancers in colorful outfits perform a ribbon-dance on a stage, with two others in pink, plus a live orchestra in the background.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Nashville

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Nashville
Visit with Santa in Memphis at Memphis Zoo Lights

Spend Christmas Memphis

Spend Christmas Memphis
A vibrant orange and yellow sunset glows over snow-covered mountain peaks, with frosted evergreen trees and snowy rocks in the foreground.

Combat Winter Fatigue with Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Combat Winter Fatigue with Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee
Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville
Quaint stone cottage village with winding stone path, flowering gardens, and warm evening lights along a rustic resort walkway. Sponsored

Enchanting Escape

Enchanting Escape
Aerial view of Chattanooga at sunset with a river, hills in the distance, and sun rays over buildings and trees. Sponsored

A NATIONAL PARK CITY

A NATIONAL PARK CITY
Business street scene with storefronts under an elevated walkway; plants, parked cars, and a striped awning. Sponsored

Day Trip to Morristown

Day Trip to Morristown