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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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Water roars over the cascading falls, The katydids sing in the trees, Secluded cabins cedar paths, A retreat to find some peace. Written about a cabin at Evins Mill Resort and Retreat in Smithville, Tennessee.

Romantic Getaways

Romantic Getaways
Welcome to Mayfield sign; outdoor area with benches and a brick building in background, tree shade, and garden. Sponsored

Get the Scoop on Mayfield Dairy

Get the Scoop on Mayfield Dairy
Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Cyclists at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots
A brick colonial-style building with a gabled roof sits on a grassy lawn under a blue sky with clouds. Sponsored

VISIT GOODLETTSVILLE

VISIT GOODLETTSVILLE
Flocks of migrating sandhill cranes at Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge in Birchwood, TN

Birding in Tennessee

Birding in Tennessee
A person paddling a blue kayak on calm water, creating ripples; reflection of trees and sky around, overhead view.

14 Secret Kayaking Spots

14 Secret Kayaking Spots
People at the pond in Centennial Park in Nashville

Play and Eat in Music City

Play and Eat in Music City
FedexForum in Memphis, TN

College Basketball Stops

College Basketball Stops