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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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Splash in the water paint with a brush, Jump the carousel feel the great river rush, Music and bubbles fun of all kinds, Brand new adventures for curious minds. Written about the Children’s Museum of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee.

Kid-Friendly Attractions

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Family posing for a picture at Dickens of a Christmas in Franklin, TN

Places to Take Family Photos

Old wooden watermill with a wheel beside a small dam, water flowing over a spillway into a blue river, trees and blue sky in background.

Pigeon Forge Family Vacation

Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Christmas at The Island in Pigeon Forge TN

Choose Your Own East Tennessee Winter Vacation

National Cookie Day

Visit These Local Bakeries in Tennessee

Statue of a man playing a violin outdoors, with an American flag and evergreen trees in the background.

Bluegrass Tennessee Music Pathway

The Pharmacy Burger Parlor in Nashville

Tennessee Burgers Sink Teeth Into

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