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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 Rocky Top Wine Trail – Great Smoky Mountains

Discover The Rocky Top Wine Trail

Discover The Rocky Top Wine Trail
Irish music played at local Boyd's Jig & Reel in Knoxville TN

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music
Dense green forest arch over a winding road; a natural rock arch forms a tunnel; yellow warning sign on right.

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail
Dog-friendly patio of JC Holdway restaurant in Knoxville

Ultimate Dog-Friendly Guide

Ultimate Dog-Friendly Guide
Handmade chocolate hearts behind the glass at Coffee & Chocolate in Knoxville.

High Quality Chocolate Shops

High Quality Chocolate Shops
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
Statue of Jack Daniels at the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg

Jack Trail

Jack Trail
Mountain biking in Tennessee

Mountain Biking in Tennessee

Mountain Biking in Tennessee
Barista Parlor in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cozy Tennessee Coffee Shops

Cozy Tennessee Coffee Shops