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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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Rural farm scene with a dirt road, wooden barn buildings, and fences, surrounded by trees on a sunny day.

Nashville's Trace Trail

A wood artist at The Outpost in Pickwick Dam, TN

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee

Green McAdoo Cultural Center

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

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Bleubird: An East Tennessee Roadtrip

Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

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Explore Springfield

Drinks in Nashville TN

Mocktails in Nashville

Irish music played at local Boyd's Jig & Reel in Knoxville TN

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music

A heavily wooded area surrounding the Jack Daniel barrel house, with the sun lighting up the sky behind it.

Beyond the Barrels

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