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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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Tern Club serves tropical inspired mocktails in Knoxville, TN. Expect pineapple and aloe leaves as garnishes in the fanciful mocktails and cocktails served.

Mocktails in Knoxville

Upper Cumberland Tennessee waterfall Sponsored

Find Your Happy Place in the Upper Cumberland

Coal Miners’ Daughter sign atop a manicured hedge arch at the gate of a fenced property.

Screaming Eagle Trail

Shular Hospitality Sponsored

Have the Perfect Smokies Vacation

Dickson Williams Mansion in Greeneville TN

Greeneville History and Cuisine

The Crash Pad, LEED certified hostel, in Chattanooga TN

Glamping Near Chattanooga

Robert's Western World country dive bar in Nashville, TN

Nashville Dive Bars

Cumberland Caverns Sponsored

Go Caving in Cumberland Caverns

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

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