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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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Rock in the rocks, Down in the caverns, The kick drum, the bass, the screaming guitars, The Caveman showed up and put on a show, Under the ground not under the stars. Written about a band playing at the Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

A Tennessee Music Roadmap

Red barn with white roof among trees and a dirt path in a grassy park-like setting; American flag visible on barn. Sponsored

Explore Goodlettsville

Feel the leaves changing, the days getting shorter, There’s a crisp in the air, a breeze from the north, Mother Nature smiles, everything is in order, Summer recedes as autumn springs forth. Written about the Smoky Mountains for fall travel inspiration.

Tennessee Trip Guide Fall Travel Inspiration

Quaint stone cottage village with winding stone path, flowering gardens, and warm evening lights along a rustic resort walkway. Sponsored

Enchanting Escape

Kingsport, TN Sponsored

Appalachian Adventure in Kingsport

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Day Trip to Morristown

Clop Clop the tiny horses run, The warm breeze blows through their manes, Clop clop it’s time for some fun, A visit to Skyland Ranch, you’ll never be the same. Written about Skyland Ranch in Sevierville, Tennessee.

Family Vacation in the Smokies

Ancient Lore Village in Knoxville, TN

Charming Cabin Getaways in Tennessee

Live music and great Southern food can be enjoyed at Acme Feed and Seed in Nashville TN

Live Music in Nashville Restaurants

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