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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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Stroll the forested trails with lake views to spot wood ducks, great blue herons and more at Radnor Lake State Park near Nashville

Sensory Friendly Nashville

Sensory Friendly Nashville
Recording studio at Sun Studio in Memphis, TN with a microphone and guitars in view

Rock 'n' Roll Tennessee Music Pathway

Rock 'n' Roll Tennessee Music Pathway
Statue of Jack Daniels at the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg

Jack Trail

Jack Trail
Looking at the night sky in Tennessee

Astro Travel in Tennessee

Astro Travel in Tennessee
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
Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

15 Stargazing Places

15 Stargazing Places
Glamping cabin at new Triple P Campground in Spencer, Tennessee

Summer Camping Spots

Summer Camping Spots
Rock climbing at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN

Tennessee Rock Climbing & Bouldering Guide

Tennessee Rock Climbing & Bouldering Guide
A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooks a vast, forested valley and distant mountains under a dramatic cloudy sky at sunset. Sponsored

Find Your Peace in the Smokies

Find Your Peace in the Smokies