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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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Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Cool Off This Summer

Ryman Auditorium stage in Nashville, TN

Gospel Music Pathways

A wood artist at The Outpost in Pickwick Dam, TN

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee

A close-up of a stack of pancakes with a pat of butter on top, being served on a plate in a diner.

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies

Family on a boat dock by a lake, sitting in chairs and smiling; a man tends a small grill or fire near the edge. Sponsored

Visit Roane County

A Romantic Getaway in Jonesborough, TN

Romantic Getaway to Jonesborough

History reenactors riding on brown and black horses wear Union uniforms as they ride past a Civil War monument at Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh TN

History Road Trip Stops

A girl smiles at the camera while completing the indoor ropes course at WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge TN

Indoor Winter Activities

A cannon at Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee

Civil War Places

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