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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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A woman sits at a wooden table outside a brick building, smiling at a large golden retriever perched on the bench with its paws on the table.

Ultimate Dog-Friendly Guide

Ultimate Dog-Friendly Guide
Local charcuterie boards and picnics at Stonehaus Winery in Crossville TN

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

Cheers Country Four Tennessee Wine Trails You Don't Want Miss
Family on a boat dock by a lake, sitting in chairs and smiling; a man tends a small grill or fire near the edge. Sponsored

Visit Roane County

Visit Roane County
Visitor viewing a wall of framed photographs and a large poster featuring a gymnast performing on a beam with the name “BESSIE SMITH” visible above; blue patterned wall.

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs
Priddy Farms pumpkin area in Bartlett TN

Find Farms for Pumpkin Picking

Find Farms for Pumpkin Picking
Bakery in Knoxville - Magpies Bakery

Knoxville's Sweet and Savory Eats

Knoxville's Sweet and Savory Eats
Group of people standing on modified off-road vehicles beneath a wooden Brimstone sign, posing outdoors on a hilltop.

Extreme Outdoor Adventures

Extreme Outdoor Adventures
Dense green forest arch over a winding road; a natural rock arch forms a tunnel; yellow warning sign on right.

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail
Port Royal State Historic Park in Adams, TN

Fall Hikes Near Nashville

Fall Hikes Near Nashville