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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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Robert's Western World country dive bar in Nashville, TN

Nashville Dive Bars

Nashville Dive Bars
Looking at the night sky in Tennessee

Astro Travel in Tennessee

Astro Travel in Tennessee
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
Several people in a white water raft hitting a rapid.

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee
A Model Ford T with a Christmas wreath in the Leiper's Fork Parade.

Franklin, Tennessee, Christmas Itinerary

Franklin, Tennessee, Christmas Itinerary
Visit with Santa in Memphis at Memphis Zoo Lights

Spend Christmas Memphis

Spend Christmas Memphis
An aerial view of Bristol, TN/VA

Vacation to Tennessee's Tri-Cities

Vacation to Tennessee's Tri-Cities
ighttime exterior of the Bluebird Cafe with its blue awning and neon-lit window display of framed photos, as a crowd of people gathers near the entrance under the glowing storefront lights.

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres
Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Historic Sites

Tennessee Historic Sites