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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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Autumn forested valley with colorful fall foliage on hills and a cliff formation in the distance, under a blue sky.

When Autumn Starts Tennessee 2026 Fall Foliage

When Autumn Starts Tennessee 2026 Fall Foliage
Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub
A Model Ford T with a Christmas wreath in the Leiper's Fork Parade.

Franklin, Tennessee, Christmas Itinerary

Franklin, Tennessee, Christmas Itinerary
Children run and play at My Big Backyard, a kid-friendly area within the larger Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis.

Spring Break Trips

Spring Break Trips
National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel exterior, beige building with large front window and entrance doors. Sponsored

Memphis Civil Rights Stops

Memphis Civil Rights Stops
People at the pond in Centennial Park in Nashville

Play and Eat in Music City

Play and Eat in Music City
Nighttime view of a historic brick building topped with a glowing neon 'Cream City Ice Cream' sign, illuminating the quiet downtown street lined with parked cars and storefronts.

Prettiest Small Towns

Prettiest Small Towns
Patio dining in Memphis, TN

Ultimate Girls Weekend in Memphis

Ultimate Girls Weekend in Memphis
Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

Family Things to Do in Memphis