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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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Kids playing at Soaky Mountain Waterpark in Sevierville

Sevierville Family Vacation

Sevierville Family Vacation
Mother and daughter shop for antiques at Over the Hill Antiques in Readyville, Tennessee

A Spotlight on Cannon County

A Spotlight on Cannon County
Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Historic Sites

Tennessee Historic Sites
The Mad Herbalist in Clarksville TN

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee
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Fun Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains

Fun Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains
Rafting on the Pigeon River in Tennessee

Tennessee River Rafting Guide

Tennessee River Rafting Guide
Feel the leaves changing, the days getting shorter, There’s a crisp in the air, a breeze from the north, Mother Nature smiles, everything is in order, Summer recedes as autumn springs forth. Written about the Smoky Mountains for fall travel inspiration.

Tennessee Trip Guide Fall Travel Inspiration

Tennessee Trip Guide Fall Travel Inspiration
Display at Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis featuring Elvis's authentic costumes

Rockabilly Tennessee Music Pathway

Rockabilly Tennessee Music Pathway
Several people in a white water raft hitting a rapid.

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee