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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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Have Winter Romance Knoxville

Explore the historic Town Square in Collierville, TN. Sponsored

Find Small Town Charm in Collierville

Smooth paint on the cinder blocks, Lean against the wall, Get your spot at the mural stop, You’re in Nashville y’all. Written about a Nashville Mural in Nashville, Tennessee.

Things to Do in Nashville

You can hear every kind of music there is. From rock to jazz to country and blues, Find a Tennessee festival wherever you live. Bring your style your smile and your dancing shoes. Written about music festivals in Tennessee.

Spring and Summer Festivals

The Tennessee Aquarium Sponsored

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium

Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Cool Off This Summer

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

VISIT GOODLETTSVILLE

Carriage rides in Dogwood Park, Cookeville TN

An Upper Cumberland Tennessee Christmas

Bee Rock Overlook near Cookeville, TN Sponsored

Things to Do in Cookeville

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