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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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Fall foliage in Tennessee

Fall Foliage: Scenic Drives

Fall Foliage: Scenic Drives
The Catfish House in Clarksville, TN

Best Restaurants & Food Experiences in Clarksville, TN

Best Restaurants & Food Experiences in Clarksville, TN
Autumn trees with orange, yellow, and green foliage along a calm lake, reflecting a blue sky and shoreline. Sponsored

A Weekend in Maury County

A Weekend in Maury County
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
Autumn forest surrounding a tall waterfall over a rocky cliff, plunging into a dark pool below.

Fall Adventure

Fall Adventure
Howl with the pack among the thick trees, Become one with nature in East Tennessee, Fly into space past Jupiter and Mars, Open the gateway that leads to the stars. Written about the Wolves at Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Outdoor Marvels and Local Eats Experience Kingsport Tennessee

Outdoor Marvels and Local Eats Experience Kingsport Tennessee
Sunset view of a historic graveyard at Carnton in Franklin, TN

Old Tennessee

Old Tennessee
Three dancers in colorful outfits perform a ribbon-dance on a stage, with two others in pink, plus a live orchestra in the background.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Nashville

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Nashville
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

Explore Goodlettsville