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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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Lorraine Motel of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Explore the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Explore the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Port Royal State Historic Park in Adams, TN

Fall Hikes Near Nashville

Fall Hikes Near Nashville
Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville
Robert's Western World country dive bar in Nashville, TN

Nashville Dive Bars

Nashville Dive Bars
A lakeside view from a room at The Retreat at Center Hill Lake

Smithville: Day Trip from Nashville

Smithville: Day Trip from Nashville
Kingsport, TN Sponsored

Appalachian Adventure in Kingsport

Appalachian Adventure in Kingsport
Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub
Family-friendly Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN. Sponsored

Get Close to Animals at Nashville Zoo

Get Close to Animals at Nashville Zoo
Fossil ceilings, limestone walls,  The music starts when evening falls, Ancient rock echoes modern sounds, In the cool, dark underground. Written about The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

Tennessee Cumberland Plateau

Tennessee Cumberland Plateau