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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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Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee.

Explore Small Towns

Explore Small Towns
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

5 Fun Facts About The Peabody Hotel
Aerial view of a straight two-lane road through fields; a person on a bright green object rides or walks along the center line, shadow visible.

Cycling Routes Near Memphis

Cycling Routes Near Memphis
The Coalmont Cabin near Chattanooga, Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee
Splash pad in Central Park in Livingston, Tennessee. Sponsored

Live Your Best Life in Livingston

Live Your Best Life in Livingston
The Catfish House in Clarksville, TN

Best Restaurants & Food Experiences in Clarksville, TN

Best Restaurants & Food Experiences in Clarksville, TN
Foster Falls cascades among a lush green forest into a deep pool below in Fiery Gizzard State Park in Marion, TN

Adventures Before Back to School

Adventures Before Back to School
Brunch at 5th & Taylor in Nashville, TN

Must-try Tennessee Brunch Spots

Must-try Tennessee Brunch Spots
Two black swans glide on a calm lake near a rocky, tree-lined shore with distant green hills and a cloudy sky.

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions