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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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Echoes of the empty are the only sound, Voices from the past whisper through the trees, Rustling up the dead leaves drying on the ground, Only oak and hickory growing where a small town used to be. Written about Tennessee’s Ghost Towns.

Ghost Towns Tennessee

Ghost Towns Tennessee
A Weekend in Bristol, Tennessee

Have Fun Bristol Weekend

Have Fun Bristol Weekend
Tall trees, warm colored lights, Worn rocks old as time, Try fat man’s squeeze, Or the sweet fudge, Rock City gets better every time. Written about Rock City in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Chattanooga Christmas Kids All Ages

Chattanooga Christmas Kids All Ages
Christmas at The Island in Pigeon Forge TN

Choose Your Own East Tennessee Winter Vacation

Choose Your Own East Tennessee Winter Vacation
Tern Club serves tropical inspired mocktails in Knoxville, TN. Expect pineapple and aloe leaves as garnishes in the fanciful mocktails and cocktails served.

Mocktails in Knoxville

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

A Weekend in Maury County

A Weekend in Maury County
Long distance image of a crowd in front of a stage at the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee.

Music Festivals and Concerts

Music Festivals and Concerts
Splash pad in Central Park in Livingston, Tennessee. Sponsored

Live Your Best Life in Livingston

Live Your Best Life in Livingston
Port Royal State Historic Park in Adams, TN

Fall Hikes Near Nashville

Fall Hikes Near Nashville