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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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Fall in Middle Tennessee

5 Ways to Enjoy Fall

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

A Spotlight on Cannon County

Rural farm scene with a dirt road, wooden barn buildings, and fences, surrounded by trees on a sunny day.

Nashville's Trace Trail

Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Historic Sites

The Rocky Top Wine Trail – Great Smoky Mountains

Discover The Rocky Top Wine Trail

Downtown Jonesborough with American flags flying

Dive into Jonesborough History

An aircraft at Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, TN

Awesome Museums in Tennessee

People white-water rafting in a blue raft with five riders wearing helmets and life jackets, paddling through rapids.

Chattanooga Bucket List

Sprinkled, glazed and frosted donuts in colors of pink, red and orange behind a bakery case at Blackbird Bakery Donuts in Bristol, TN. A girl bends down to see the expansive selection. Tarts, slices of pie and chocolate desserts are lined up in another bakery case to her right.

Must-Visit Donut Shops in Tennessee

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