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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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Crossville, TN Sponsored

Take A Vacation in Crossville

The Tennessee Aquarium Sponsored

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium

See the Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Collierville, TN

Experience Small Town Tennessee Charm This Holiday Season

Cyclists crossing a bridge during the USA Cycling Trials in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Cycling Events in Tennessee

The Peabody building at dusk, a large brick hotel with illuminated windows, street-level entrances, and light-trail traffic. Sponsored

5 Fun Facts About The Peabody Hotel

Shular Hospitality Sponsored

Have the Perfect Smokies Vacation

Family-friendly Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN Sponsored

Explore Nashville's Adventure Science Center

A girl interacting with an exhibit at National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN

Explore the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Ober Mountain Aerial Tram soars above the fall canopy of trees, bursting in colors like yellows, reds and orange, as you make your way up Ober Mountain.

East Tennessee Fall Festivals 2026

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