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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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Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga

Fish on Chickamauga Lake

Fish on Chickamauga Lake
Family-friendly Casey Jones Village in Jackson, TN Sponsored

Learn About Casey Jones in Jackson

Learn About Casey Jones in Jackson
Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville
Autumn forest surrounding a tall waterfall over a rocky cliff, plunging into a dark pool below.

Fall Adventure

Fall Adventure
Loflin Yard, Memphis

8 Top Memphis Restaurants with Live Music & Entertainment

8 Top Memphis Restaurants with Live Music & Entertainment
A girl interacting with an exhibit at National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN

Explore the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Explore the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
A man grilling meat on a large barbecue grill, skewering pieces as they cook over open flames. Sponsored

BLUES, BBQ & BROWNSVILLE

BLUES, BBQ & BROWNSVILLE
A mother kneels beside her young son on a railed overlook deck at Rock City, gazing toward a dramatic waterfall cascading down layered cliffs, with sweeping views of a lush green valley stretching to the horizon.

Rural Road Trip Near Chattanooga

Rural Road Trip Near Chattanooga
Outdoor rooftop patio at The Mailroom in Clarksville, Tennessee, with diners seated at tables under string lights, overlooking historic downtown buildings at sunset.

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops