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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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Signboard for White Squirrel Winery and Lodge along a dirt path with trees and a wooden building in a rural setting.

Sips and Sights These Tennessee Wineries

Sips and Sights These Tennessee Wineries
Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville
The Coalmont Cabin near Chattanooga, Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee
Craft tequila-based cocktails garnished with jalapeno, lime, and mint from Pushing Daisies speakeasy in Nashville TN

Best Mocktail Bars in Tennessee

Best Mocktail Bars in Tennessee
Tims Ford Lake marina in Winchester, TN Sponsored

Make a Splash in Winchester

Make a Splash in Winchester
Dollywood Harvest Celebration, Pigeon Forge

Tennessee Fall Festivals

Tennessee Fall Festivals
Overhead shot of a round wooden board featuring thinly sliced country ham, two golden buttermilk biscuits, pickled green beans and cauliflower, and a small jar of creamy dressing, set on a rustic wooden table.

Award-Winning Nashville Restaurants

Award-Winning Nashville Restaurants
Crossville, TN Sponsored

Take A Vacation in Crossville

Take A Vacation in Crossville
Enjoy dog-friendly hiking trails in Kingston and Oak Ridge, TN

Dog Friendly Trails Tennessee

Dog Friendly Trails Tennessee