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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 helmeted zip-line adventurer glides through a sunlit forest canopy, sunbeams streaming through vibrant green leaves as they soar between towering trees on a rope course.

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots
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
Street view of a city street with brick and stone buildings; a tall vertical "TENNESSEE" sign hangs on a central building.

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville
Drinks in Nashville TN

Mocktails in Nashville

Mocktails in Nashville
Seared tender strip steak, Oysters half shelled, Bold red wine has a story to tell, Refined French fair in Chattanooga’s heart, So much to choose, you won’t know where to start. Written about Easy Bistro in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Where to Chow Down in Chattanooga

Where to Chow Down in Chattanooga
View of a dock at Pickwick Landing State Park

Tennessee River Trail

Tennessee River Trail
Live music and great Southern food can be enjoyed at Acme Feed and Seed in Nashville TN

Nashville Bars & Restaurants with Live Music

Nashville Bars & Restaurants with Live Music
Aerial view of a straight two-lane road through fields; a person on a bright green object rides or walks along the center line, shadow visible.

Cycling Routes Near Memphis

Cycling Routes Near Memphis
Live concert stage at the Grand Ole Opry with a musician center stage, large audience, multiple band setups, and backdrop screens on a blue-lit theater.

Bucket List Concert Venues

Bucket List Concert Venues