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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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Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies

Dickson Williams Mansion in Greeneville TN

Greeneville History and Cuisine

Kids playing at Soaky Mountain Waterpark in Sevierville

Sevierville Family Vacation

Bee Rock Overlook near Cookeville, TN Sponsored

Things to Do in Cookeville

Hattie Jane's Creamery at Assembly Food Hall in Nashville TN

Must-Visit Ice Cream Shops in Tennessee

A couple laughs and converses in the Peter Kern Library, a hidden bar in the Oliver Hotel in Knoxville TN

8 Speakeasies Hidden Bars Tennessee You Should Visit

Wheelchair-Friendly Nashville Itinerary

Kids observing a hippo at the Memphis Zoo in Memphis TN

West Tennessee Family Vacation

A patron holds up a jelly-filled pink donut with brown sugar crumbles on top in front of the Five Daughters Bakery in Nashville TN

Vegan Restaurants

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