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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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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

Pin oaks line the streets, people stroll by, Welcome in’s call out from open store doors. Find cool shade in the awnings and blue in the sky, Linden, Tennessee is what you’ve been looking for. Written about Linden, Tennessee.

10 Small Towns Close to Nashville

Crossville, TN Sponsored

Take A Vacation in Crossville

Inside canvas walls under party lights, A glampers camping paradise, Mountain air feels so right, Such a unique way to spend a night. Written about campsites at Camp Leconte in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Glamping Spots to Enjoy Tennessee in Comfort

Chattanooga Lookouts baseball game at AT&T Field in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Tennessee Baseball Teams

Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail

Carriage rides in Dogwood Park, Cookeville TN

An Upper Cumberland Tennessee Christmas

Waterfalls in Putnam County, TN Sponsored

Things to Do in Cookeville

The Peabody building at dusk, a large brick hotel with illuminated windows, street-level entrances, and light-trail traffic. Sponsored

5 Fun Facts About The Peabody Hotel

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