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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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The Pharmacy Burger Parlor in Nashville

Tennessee Burgers You Should Sink Your Teeth Into

Outdoor concert at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville TN

Outdoor Music Venues

Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail

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Fun Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains

Three dancers in colorful outfits perform a ribbon-dance on a stage, with two others in pink, plus a live orchestra in the background.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Nashville

Dickson Williams Mansion in Greeneville TN

Greeneville History and Cuisine

The Mad Herbalist in Clarksville TN

Cozy Places to Eat in Tennessee

Old wooden watermill with a wheel beside a small dam, water flowing over a spillway into a blue river, trees and blue sky in background.

Pigeon Forge Family Vacation

Lorraine Motel of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Explore the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

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