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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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Articles and Itineraries

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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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
Green McAdoo Cultural Center

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Family posing for a picture at Dickens of a Christmas in Franklin, TN

Places to Take Family Photos

Places to Take Family Photos
Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville
Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

Family Things to Do in Memphis
Jonesborough, Tennessee

Prettiest Small Towns

Prettiest Small Towns
A luxury king-sized room with stunning views of Knoxville.

Unique Luxury Hotels

Unique Luxury Hotels
Exterior shot of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary with mountains in the background

POV Real Experiences Local Haunted Places Tennessee

POV Real Experiences Local Haunted Places Tennessee
Spread wings overhead, rushing river below, Pathways and trails through the cedar and oak, The breeze and birds sing you along, In the Tennessee air with a Tennessee song. Lace up your hiking boots and a nice warm coat, Grab a couple of friends and see where they go. Written about Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

6 Incredible Hikes

6 Incredible Hikes