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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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Tasting whiskey at Old Forge Distillery in Pigeon Forge, TN

TN Whiskey History

A variety of barbecue from Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Que

Taste Your Way Through Tennessee

Nashville's Dragon Park - Fannie Mae Dees Park

Whimsical Vacation Spots

Street downtown at night with brick buildings, festive lights, clock, and pedestrians walking along a snow-dusted sidewalk.

Choose Your Middle Tennessee Winter Vacation

Cyclists at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots

Red barn with white roof among trees and a dirt path in a grassy park-like setting; American flag visible on barn. Sponsored

Explore Goodlettsville

Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, TN Sponsored

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies

FedexForum in Memphis, TN

College Basketball Stops

Green McAdoo Cultural Center

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

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