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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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Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga

Fish on Chickamauga Lake

Rooftop bar in Nashville, The Valentine

Nashville Friends Getaway

Outdoor patio dining at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, TN

Must Visit Food Stops Tennessee

Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

Creekwalk Inn in Cosby, TN

Tennessee Fall Vacation Ideas

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Find Wonder on Lookout Mountain

The roar of the river over the rocks, The scent of pine and hemlock, The spray of the mist touches your skin, Carried on a waterfall wind. Written about Stinging Fork Falls in Spring City, Tennessee.

Stunning Waterfall Hikes

An Unforgettable Road Trip Through East Tennessee

East Tennessee Road Trip

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