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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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Kids playing at Soaky Mountain Waterpark in Sevierville

Sevierville Family Vacation

Sevierville Family Vacation
View of a dock at Pickwick Landing State Park

Tennessee River Trail

Tennessee River Trail
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail
FedexForum in Memphis, TN

College Basketball Stops

College Basketball Stops
You can hear every kind of music there is. From rock to jazz to country and blues, Find a Tennessee festival wherever you live. Bring your style your smile and your dancing shoes. Written about music festivals in Tennessee.

Spring and Summer Festivals

Spring and Summer Festivals
Group of people standing on modified off-road vehicles beneath a wooden Brimstone sign, posing outdoors on a hilltop.

Extreme Outdoor Adventures

Extreme Outdoor Adventures
Downtown Fayetteville with Lincoln Theater in the distance

Slawburgers, Whiskey and a Good Time in Fayetteville, Tennessee

Slawburgers, Whiskey and a Good Time in Fayetteville, Tennessee
Crossville, TN Sponsored

Take A Vacation in Crossville

Take A Vacation in Crossville
A sunny street scene in front of a large historic beige building with a cupola; three women walk together near the corner while a fourth woman walks past in the foreground. Sponsored

Discover Springfield

Discover Springfield