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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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Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

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Wineries around Nashville

Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Historic Sites

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BLUES, BBQ & BROWNSVILLE

Fall in Middle Tennessee

5 Ways to Enjoy Fall

A friendly little town up on the plateau, A hustle and bustle remedy, They’re quick with a handshake and a hello, Welcome to Cookeville, in the heart of Tennessee. Written about Historic Downtown Cookeville, Tennessee.

Spend Day Small Town Cookeville TN

Downtown Jonesborough with American flags flying

Dive into Jonesborough History

Rock in the rocks, Down in the caverns, The kick drum, the bass, the screaming guitars, The Caveman showed up and put on a show, Under the ground not under the stars. Written about a band playing at the Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

A Tennessee Music Roadmap

View of a dock at Pickwick Landing State Park

Tennessee River Trail

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