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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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Articles and Itineraries

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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14 Outdoor Adventures in Elizabethton

14 Outdoor Adventures in Elizabethton
Ancient Lore Village in Knoxville, TN

Charming Cabin Getaways in Tennessee

Charming Cabin Getaways in Tennessee
A ballet dancer in front of Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville, TN

Performing Arts Theaters

Performing Arts Theaters
Visitor viewing a wall of framed photographs and a large poster featuring a gymnast performing on a beam with the name “BESSIE SMITH” visible above; blue patterned wall.

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs
An aircraft at Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, TN

Awesome Museums in Tennessee

Awesome Museums in Tennessee
Motorcyclists in Cookeville TN

Places to Take Dad Tennessee

Places to Take Dad Tennessee
Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, TN Sponsored

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies
A view of the Great Smoky Mountains in a morning haze.

Fun Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains

Fun Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains
Water roars over the cascading falls, The katydids sing in the trees, Secluded cabins cedar paths, A retreat to find some peace. Written about a cabin at Evins Mill Resort and Retreat in Smithville, Tennessee.

Romantic Getaways

Romantic Getaways