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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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Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

Family Things to Do in Memphis
Family on a boat dock by a lake, sitting in chairs and smiling; a man tends a small grill or fire near the edge. Sponsored

Visit Roane County

Visit Roane County
"A sweeping elevated vista overlooking lush rolling green pastures and farmland framed by dense, tree-covered hills stretching to the horizon. A winding rural road cuts through the valley below, while a dramatic billowing cumulus cloud rises above the ridgeline against a partly cloudy blue sky. Leafy tree branches frame the foreground of this serene Southern landscape, viewed from a hillside overlook along the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.

Tennesssee's Eco-Friendly Stops

Tennesssee's Eco-Friendly Stops
The Crash Pad, LEED certified hostel, in Chattanooga TN

Glamping Near Chattanooga

Glamping Near Chattanooga
Autumn trees with orange, yellow, and green foliage along a calm lake, reflecting a blue sky and shoreline. Sponsored

A Weekend in Maury County

A Weekend in Maury County
A sunrise over a vast harvest field, with a silhouette barn on the left and distant trees on the horizon. Sponsored

Explore Springfield

Explore Springfield

Wheelchair-Friendly Nashville Itinerary

Wheelchair-Friendly Nashville Itinerary
Let’s take a long walk down by the Stones River, The trails and the boardwalks they go on for miles, Plunk an acorn off one of the bridges, Breath in the blossoms stay for a while. Written about the Murfreesboro Greenway System in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Murfreesboro Day Trip

Murfreesboro Day Trip
Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg, TN

Pancake Houses in the Smokies

Pancake Houses in the Smokies