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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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Fossil ceilings, limestone walls,  The music starts when evening falls, Ancient rock echoes modern sounds, In the cool, dark underground. Written about The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

Tennessee Cumberland Plateau

Tennessee Cumberland Plateau
Adventure ropes course with Navitat in Knoxville TN

7 East Tennessee Spring Stops

7 East Tennessee Spring Stops
Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Caves, Lakes, Rivers and Waterfalls

Caves, Lakes, Rivers and Waterfalls
Two people in a blue raft race down a white-water river with others in the background; paddling through green, forested canyon.

Rapids to Railroads: Adventure Through the Tanasi Trail

Rapids to Railroads: Adventure Through the Tanasi Trail
A Romantic Getaway in Jonesborough, TN

Romantic Getaway to Jonesborough

Romantic Getaway to Jonesborough
Outdoor rooftop patio at The Mailroom in Clarksville, Tennessee, with diners seated at tables under string lights, overlooking historic downtown buildings at sunset.

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops
Three musicians perform on a small stage; a woman center sings with microphone, two men play guitar, audience seated watching.

Travel like DEK of Hearts

Travel like DEK of Hearts
Young girl in pink sweater in a colorful tulip field, smiling and reaching to touch flowers. Sponsored

A Farmer's Life for Me

A Farmer's Life for Me
Flocks of migrating sandhill cranes at Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge in Birchwood, TN

Birding in Tennessee

Birding in Tennessee