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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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Family on a boat dock by a lake, sitting in chairs and smiling; a man tends a small grill or fire near the edge. Sponsored

Visit Roane County

Visit Roane County
Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

Family Things to Do in Memphis
Bakery in Knoxville - Magpies Bakery

Sweet Treats and Savory Eats Knoxville

Sweet Treats and Savory Eats Knoxville
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
Family posing for a picture at Dickens of a Christmas in Franklin, TN

Places to Take Family Photos

Places to Take Family Photos
View of a dock at Pickwick Landing State Park

Tennessee River Trail

Tennessee River Trail
Downtown Winchester in Winchester, TN Sponsored

Discover Winchester

Discover Winchester
Lorraine Motel of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Explore the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Explore the U.S. Civil Rights Trail