Hi everybody!

I'm new here, although have been a longtime reader looking to get some inspiration on a trip my boyfriend & I are taking next April. Our rough itinerary is below.

Nights 1 & 2 - Houston, TX
Nights 3 & 4 - No booking, but planning on New Orleans.
Night 5 - Clarksdale, MS
Night 6 - No booking (we're thinking Tunica)
Night 7 to 13 - Memphis, TN
Night 14 - no booking
Night 15 - Savannah, GA
Night 16 & 17 - Orlando.

Between Houston & New Orleans we're planning on taking I-10 and making a few stops along the way (we know it'll be a long day).
From New Orleans we're heading to Natchez and then getting onto the Natchez Trail Parkway to Jackson, where we'll hop off and then I think onto US49 and I-40 unless there is a more picturesque route that won't take mega hours longer?

From Clarksdale to Memphis via Tunica we are fine as we have done this drive many, many times.

The thing we're struggling with is a good place to stay for 1 night between Memphis and Savannah. We know its a super long drive, and we want to get a reasonable amount of the journey knocked out on the first day, to maximise our time in Savannah. We have thought about Macon but are open to suggestions!

We are also fine from Savannah to Orlando. As first time multi-state roadtrippers we're welcoming suggestions for good eats, must-see locations on routes and other things that shouldn't be missed. The highways will be fine, but we'd prefer more picturesque routes if anyone can suggest them? We don't mind if it takes a couple hours longer in most cases!

Thanks!