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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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Family boating scene on a white speedboat with a canopy; four people stand and fish along a calm shoreline. Sponsored

Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies

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

A close-up of a stack of pancakes with a pat of butter on top, being served on a plate in a diner.

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies

Howl with the pack among the thick trees, Become one with nature in East Tennessee, Fly into space past Jupiter and Mars, Open the gateway that leads to the stars. Written about the Wolves at Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Outdoor Marvels and Local Eats Experience Kingsport Tennessee

Autumn trees with orange, yellow, and green foliage along a calm lake, reflecting a blue sky and shoreline. Sponsored

A Weekend in Maury County

Local charcuterie boards and picnics at Stonehaus Winery in Crossville TN

Cheers Country Four Tennessee Wine Trails You Don't Want Miss

Eating through Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland Area

Eating and Drinking through Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland Area

A wood artist at The Outpost in Pickwick Dam, TN

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee

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Choose Middle Tennessee Winter Vacation

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