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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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The Mad Herbalist in Clarksville TN

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee
Tennessee State Museum modern round building with tall columns, glass facade, trees, and reflecting water fountain. Sponsored

Explore the Tennessee State Museum

Explore the Tennessee State Museum
Wide view of rolling mountain ridges covered in dense forest with vibrant fall foliage in shades of red, orange, yellow, and green beneath a clear blue sky.

Exploring Autumnal Beauty Tennessee Trails

Exploring Autumnal Beauty Tennessee Trails
Multiple thin waterfalls streaming down a wide layered rock face, surrounded by lush green summer forest canopy.

Secret Waterfalls

Secret Waterfalls
The Catfish House in Clarksville, TN

Best Restaurants & Food Experiences in Clarksville, TN

Best Restaurants & Food Experiences in Clarksville, TN
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

Tennessee Trip Guide Fall Travel Inspiration
Brunch at 5th & Taylor in Nashville, TN

Must-try Tennessee Brunch Spots

Must-try Tennessee Brunch Spots
Fossil ceilings, limestone walls,  The music starts when evening falls, Ancient rock echoes modern sounds, In the cool, dark underground. Written about The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

Music History Destinations

Music History Destinations
Legends of Tennessee Music Museum in Jackson, Tennessee

Rockabilly and Legends: Travel the Walking Tall Trail

Rockabilly and Legends: Travel the Walking Tall Trail