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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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Red barn with white roof among trees and a dirt path in a grassy park-like setting; American flag visible on barn. Sponsored

Explore Goodlettsville

Explore Goodlettsville
Red convertible driving on scenic mountain road with wooden fence, green pastures, forest, and blue mountains under cloudy sky.

Rocky Top Trail

Rocky Top Trail
Smooth paint on the cinder blocks, Lean against the wall, Get your spot at the mural stop, You’re in Nashville y’all. Written about a Nashville Mural in Nashville, Tennessee.

Things to Do in Nashville

Things to Do in Nashville
A patron holds up a jelly-filled pink donut with brown sugar crumbles on top in front of the Five Daughters Bakery in Nashville TN

Vegan Restaurants

Vegan Restaurants
A table with plated desserts and snacks, small bowls, and beverages arranged on a wooden surface.

Taste Tennessee's Top Bites

Taste Tennessee's Top Bites
Budget-friendly travel to Tennessee at Warrior's Path State Park in Kingsport, TN

Budget-Friendly Activities in Tennessee

Budget-Friendly Activities in Tennessee
Autumn forested valley with colorful fall foliage on hills and a cliff formation in the distance, under a blue sky. Sponsored

Forget Your Cares in Fentress County

Forget Your Cares in Fentress County
The Memphis Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee.

Long Weekend Itinerary Memphis

Long Weekend Itinerary Memphis
Port Royal State Historic Park in Adams, TN

Fall Hikes Near Nashville

Fall Hikes Near Nashville