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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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Mother and daughter shop for antiques at Over the Hill Antiques in Readyville, Tennessee

A Spotlight on Cannon County

A Spotlight on Cannon County
Elvis Presley's pink Cadillac

A Weekend in Memphis and Jackson

A Weekend in Memphis and Jackson
A patron holds up a jelly-filled pink donut with brown sugar crumbles on top in front of the Five Daughters Bakery in Nashville TN

Vegan Restaurants

Vegan Restaurants
Green-McAdoo-Cultural-Center_Clinton-Tennessee

Explore African American History

Explore African American History
Live concert stage at the Grand Ole Opry with a musician center stage, large audience, multiple band setups, and backdrop screens on a blue-lit theater.

Bucket List Concert Venues

Bucket List Concert Venues
View of a dock at Pickwick Landing State Park

Tennessee River Trail

Tennessee River Trail
Adventure ropes course with Navitat in Knoxville TN

7 East Tennessee Spring Stops

7 East Tennessee Spring Stops
Enjoy dog-friendly hiking trails in Kingston and Oak Ridge, TN

Dog Friendly Trails Tennessee

Dog Friendly Trails Tennessee
Bee Rock Overlook near Cookeville, TN Sponsored

Things to Do in Cookeville

Things to Do in Cookeville