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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
A man wit hthe need for a thrill becomes airborne at Ober Mountain. He holds his board as he sails through the air, the powdery snow kicking up in the air as he lands softly to continue his high-adrenaline ride.

Family-Friendly Winter Activities

Family-Friendly Winter Activities
Nighttime street view of the historic Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga, its illuminated red marquee and vertical sign glowing above the entrance, with cars parked along the quiet, rain-slicked downtown street.

New Experiences in 2026

New Experiences in 2026
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
Exhibits about desegregation, student support and more show black-and-white photographs of students in Tennessee at the Green McAdoo Cultural Center in Clinton, Tennessee

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Two visitors stroll along a brick sidewalk past historic red-brick storefronts decorated with hay bales, pumpkins, and cornstalks for fall, with American flags and street lamps lining the quaint small-town street.

Dive into Jonesborough History

Dive into Jonesborough History
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Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
A lone hiker sits at the edge of a cliff over a vast wooded and mountain valley.

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail
Fall foliage in Tennessee

Fall Foliage Journey

Fall Foliage Journey