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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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Smoky Mountain National Park Sponsored

Explore These Smokies Towns

Explore These Smokies Towns
Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake

Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake: A Top Spot for Smallies

Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake: A Top Spot for Smallies
Dickson Williams Mansion in Greeneville TN

Greeneville History and Cuisine

Greeneville History and Cuisine
Irish music played at local Boyd's Jig & Reel in Knoxville TN

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music
a basket of red-hot fried chicken and crispy kringle fries surrounded by sides and sauces.

Nashville Hot Chicken Spots

Nashville Hot Chicken Spots
Tall trees, warm colored lights, Worn rocks old as time, Try fat man’s squeeze, Or the sweet fudge, Rock City gets better every time. Written about Rock City in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Chattanooga Christmas Kids All Ages

Chattanooga Christmas Kids All Ages
Inside of Love Peace & Pho, Nashville

Vietnamese Food in Tennessee

Vietnamese Food in Tennessee
Aerial view of a winding river through forested hills in autumn, with orange and yellow foliage. Sponsored

Discover Morristown's Natural Beauty

Discover Morristown's Natural Beauty
Display at Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis featuring Elvis's authentic costumes

Rockabilly Tennessee Music Pathway

Rockabilly Tennessee Music Pathway