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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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Fall in Middle Tennessee

5 Ways to Enjoy Fall

Farragut, TN Sponsored

Explore Farragut Near Knoxville

Dolly Parton's Stampede in Pigeon Forge, TN Sponsored

Pigeon Forge Entertainment

Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

12 Stargazing Places

A who's who of music has lit up the stages, From hip hop to folk to country and blues, Bonnaroo is a place of all places, No worries, no problem, no shirt and no shoes. Written about the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee.

Music Festivals

Rafting on the Pigeon River in Tennessee

Float the Pigeon River

Museum exhibit room with displays and mannequins; wall panels, benches, and a large Carl Perkins display on the right. Sponsored

Experience History

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POV Real Experiences Local Haunted Places Tennessee

Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

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