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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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Scenic mountain road winding through autumn forest with colorful trees and distant blue ridges.

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee
You can hear every kind of music there is. From rock to jazz to country and blues, Find a Tennessee festival wherever you live. Bring your style your smile and your dancing shoes. Written about music festivals in Tennessee.

Spring and Summer Festivals

Spring and Summer Festivals
Overlook of Thorn Hill, Clinch Mountain Overlook The Whiskey & Sage House in Greeneville, Tennessee.

10 Winter Hikes Near Knoxville

10 Winter Hikes Near Knoxville
Path through a manicured garden with steps leading to a white, two-story building framed by ivy archway.

Small Town Music Sites

Small Town Music Sites
Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville
A warmly lit holiday market entrance with wreaths and garlands, a decorated Christmas tree, and people inside a wooden stall.

Holiday Christmas Markets Tennessee

Holiday Christmas Markets Tennessee
Wide view of rolling mountain ridges covered in dense forest with vibrant fall foliage in shades of red, orange, yellow, and green beneath a clear blue sky.

Exploring Autumnal Beauty Tennessee Trails

Exploring Autumnal Beauty Tennessee Trails
Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Cool Off This Summer

Cool Off This Summer
People at the pond in Centennial Park in Nashville

Play and Eat in Music City

Play and Eat in Music City