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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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Striking metal guitar sculpture standing tall between evergreen bushes, with park benches in the foreground.

A Day Trip to Henderson, TN

A Day Trip to Henderson, TN
Mountain views along the Cherohala Skyway in Tennessee

10+ Summer Road Trip Ideas

10+ Summer Road Trip Ideas
National Cookie Day

Visit These Local Bakeries in Tennessee

Visit These Local Bakeries in Tennessee
Explore the historic Town Square in Collierville, TN. Sponsored

Find Small Town Charm in Collierville

Find Small Town Charm in Collierville
The setting sun to the west casts its golden rays on Norris Lake as a speedboat races on the lake, hoping to anchor to see the skies in brilliant color. Surrounding forests and mountains can be seen in the distance.

Tennessee Water Activities

Tennessee Water Activities
A wood artist at The Outpost in Pickwick Dam, TN

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee
Children run and play at My Big Backyard, a kid-friendly area within the larger Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis.

Spring Break Trips

Spring Break Trips
Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub
Inside the Country Music Hall of Fame, a circular room with "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" inscribed, high windows, and a visitor in a spotlight.

Country Tennessee Music Pathway

Country Tennessee Music Pathway