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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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View of Tellico River in the winter time

Bill Dance's Autumn and Winter Fishing Tips

Bill Dance's Autumn and Winter Fishing Tips
History reenactors riding on brown and black horses wear Union uniforms as they ride past a Civil War monument at Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh TN

History Road Trip Stops

History Road Trip Stops
Foster Falls cascades among a lush green forest into a deep pool below in Fiery Gizzard State Park in Marion, TN

Adventures Before Back to School

Adventures Before Back to School
Large sports stadium filled with fans; American flag on field, national anthem setup, helicopters overhead.

Nashville Sports Attractions

Nashville Sports Attractions
You may kiss your bride, As a waterfall roars, In the sunshine, On a cool, rocky shore, The mood in the air, Is light as feather, As a new husband and wife, Begin their life together. Written about Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee.

Elope in Tennessee

Elope in Tennessee
Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga

Fish on Chickamauga Lake

Fish on Chickamauga Lake
Great Smoky Mountains two-day itinerary in Tennessee

2 Days in the Smokies

2 Days in the Smokies

Eco-Friendly Hotels & Resorts

Eco-Friendly Hotels & Resorts
A close-up of a stack of pancakes with a pat of butter on top, being served on a plate in a diner.

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies