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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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Waterfalls in Putnam County, TN Sponsored

Things to Do in Cookeville

Bakery in Knoxville - Magpies Bakery

Sweet Treats and Savory Eats Knoxville

Black-and-white interior of the Sun Studio, featuring a large retro-style microphone in the foreground, with several guitars on stands, amplifiers, and framed portraits of musicians displayed on the walls in the background.

Cotton Junction Trail

Two musicians perform on a stage: a man playing an acoustic guitar and a woman singing into a mic, smiling. Sponsored

Live Music Spots in Jackson

View of a dock at Pickwick Landing State Park

Tennessee River Trail

Woman stands on a blue tufted couch in a colorful stacked wall of books, wearing a white jacket and ripped jeans.

James Beard Chefs

Smokey, pulled pork on a soft, warm bun, Covered and smothered with homemade slaw, Baked beans with a plastic fork - a party on your tongue, Food this good should be against the law. Written about Ramey's BBQ restaurant in Parsons, Tennessee.

Where to Eat in Tennessee

Woman stands with arms raised in front of a brick arts center with large glass doors; sign reads “Center for the Arts.”

Performing Arts Theaters

Handmade chocolate hearts behind the glass at Coffee & Chocolate in Knoxville.

High Quality Chocolate Shops

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