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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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Can’t-miss Spots for Nashville Hot Chicken

Nashville Hot Chicken Spots

Nashville Hot Chicken Spots
A ballet dancer in front of Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville, TN

Performing Arts Theaters

Performing Arts Theaters
Aerial view of a winding river through forested hills in autumn, with orange and yellow foliage. Sponsored

Discover Morristown's Natural Beauty

Discover Morristown's Natural Beauty
A variety of barbecue from Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Que

Taste Your Way Through Tennessee

Taste Your Way Through Tennessee
Downtown shops in Paris, Tennessee

Have Fun in Paris

Have Fun in Paris
A Weekend in Bristol, Tennessee

Have a Fun Bristol Weekend

Have a Fun Bristol Weekend
Mother and daughter shop for antiques at Over the Hill Antiques in Readyville, Tennessee

A Spotlight on Cannon County

A Spotlight on Cannon County
Electric guitars featured at Main Stage Music in Dayton, TN

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres
Adventure ropes course with Navitat in Knoxville TN

7 East Tennessee Spring Stops

7 East Tennessee Spring Stops