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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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Overlook of Thorn Hill, Clinch Mountain Overlook The Whiskey & Sage House in Greeneville, Tennessee.

10 Winter Hikes Near Knoxville

10 Winter Hikes Near Knoxville
A heavily wooded area surrounding the Jack Daniel barrel house, with the sun lighting up the sky behind it.

Beyond the Barrels

Beyond the Barrels
Sunset view of a historic graveyard at Carnton in Franklin, TN

Old Tennessee

Old Tennessee
Kingsport, TN Sponsored

Appalachian Adventure in Kingsport

Appalachian Adventure in Kingsport
Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, TN Sponsored

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies
Downtown shops in Paris, Tennessee

Things to Do Paris Tennessee

Things to Do Paris Tennessee
A variety of barbecue from Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Que

Made Tennessee Bucket List Barbecue Spots

Made Tennessee Bucket List Barbecue Spots
Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub
The Tennessee Aquarium Sponsored

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium