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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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Echoes of the empty are the only sound, Voices from the past whisper through the trees, Rustling up the dead leaves drying on the ground, Only oak and hickory growing where a small town used to be. Written about Tennessee’s Ghost Towns.

Ghost Towns Tennessee

Ghost Towns Tennessee
The Memphis Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee.

Long Weekend Itinerary Memphis

Long Weekend Itinerary Memphis
Feel the leaves changing, the days getting shorter, There’s a crisp in the air, a breeze from the north, Mother Nature smiles, everything is in order, Summer recedes as autumn springs forth. Written about the Smoky Mountains for fall travel inspiration.

Tennessee Trip Guide Fall Travel Inspiration

Tennessee Trip Guide Fall Travel Inspiration
Photo opportunities abound at murals in Brownsville, TN. Sponsored

Hidden Gems in Brownsville

Hidden Gems in Brownsville
The Catfish House in Clarksville, TN

Best Restaurants & Food Experiences in Clarksville, TN

Best Restaurants & Food Experiences in Clarksville, TN
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.

Take Day Trip These 9 Tennessee Towns

Take Day Trip These 9 Tennessee Towns
Two musicians perform on a stage: a man playing an acoustic guitar and a woman singing into a mic, smiling. Sponsored

Live Music Spots in Jackson

Live Music Spots in Jackson
Outdoor patio dining at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, TN

Must Visit Food Stops Tennessee

Must Visit Food Stops Tennessee
Autumn forest surrounding a tall waterfall over a rocky cliff, plunging into a dark pool below.

Fall Adventure

Fall Adventure