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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 variety of barbecue from Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Que

Taste Your Way Through Tennessee

Taste Your Way Through Tennessee
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
People at the pond in Centennial Park in Nashville

Play and Eat in Music City

Play and Eat in Music City
A cooler, crisper autumn breeze, Carries the scent of dying leaves, From poplar, oak and hickory trees, In the mountains of East Tennessee. Written about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.

When Autumn Starts Tennessee 2024 Fall Foliage

When Autumn Starts Tennessee 2024 Fall Foliage
Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Caves, Lakes, Rivers and Waterfalls

Caves, Lakes, Rivers and Waterfalls
Aerial view of Chattanooga at sunset, with a river winding through trees and buildings, mountains in the distance. Sponsored

Sights of the Scenic City

Sights of the Scenic City
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee
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
Person holding a bottle of wine in a vineyard with rows of grapevines in the background.

Wineries around Nashville

Wineries around Nashville