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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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Painted white and standing tall, A place where folks can find it all, Root beer floats and pocket knives, A meat-and-three and bluegrass nights, They don’t make ‘em anymore, Like the T.B. Sutton Store. Written about the T.B. Sutton General Store in Granville, Tennessee.

Promised Land Trail

Promised Land Trail
A luxury king-sized room with stunning views of Knoxville.

Unique Luxury Hotels

Unique Luxury Hotels
Hattie Jane's Creamery at Assembly Food Hall in Nashville TN

20+ Ice Cream Shops

20+ Ice Cream Shops
A wood artist at The Outpost in Pickwick Dam, TN

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee
Dense green forest arch over a winding road; a natural rock arch forms a tunnel; yellow warning sign on right.

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail
Gallatin, Tennessee's town square

Tennessee Getaways and Trips Mom

Tennessee Getaways and Trips Mom
Long distance image of a crowd in front of a stage at the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee.

Music Festivals and Concerts

Music Festivals and Concerts
Small town sidewalks, hardware stores, Ice cream, diners open doors, Make circle around the square, Feels like you’re home everywhere. Written about Downtown Lynchburg, Tennessee.

9 Small Town Day Trips

9 Small Town Day Trips
Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub