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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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Jackson, TN Sponsored

Explore Jackson

Explore Jackson
Tall trees, warm colored lights, Worn rocks old as time, Try fat man’s squeeze, Or the sweet fudge, Rock City gets better every time. Written about Rock City in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Chattanooga Christmas Kids All Ages

Chattanooga Christmas Kids All Ages
Handmade chocolate hearts behind the glass at Coffee & Chocolate in Knoxville.

High Quality Chocolate Shops

High Quality Chocolate Shops
Family boating scene on a white speedboat with a canopy; four people stand and fish along a calm shoreline. Sponsored

Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies

Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies
Bee Rock Overlook near Cookeville, TN Sponsored

Things to Do in Cookeville

Things to Do in Cookeville
Dolly Parton's Stampede in Pigeon Forge, TN Sponsored

Pigeon Forge Entertainment

Pigeon Forge Entertainment
View of Tellico River in the winter time

Bill Dance's Autumn and Winter Fishing Tips

Bill Dance's Autumn and Winter Fishing Tips
Fragrant mountain laurels fill the springtime air, Delicious food, live music, And laughter everywhere, Open up a lawn chair, throw a blanket down, Meet ya out in Wartburg for that Mountain Laurel sound. Written about the Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival in Wartburg, Tennessee.

Local Spring Events

Local Spring Events
Priddy Farms pumpkin area in Bartlett TN

Find Farms for Pumpkin Picking

Find Farms for Pumpkin Picking