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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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Sunset view of a historic graveyard at Carnton in Franklin, TN

Old Tennessee

Old Tennessee
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Eco-Friendly Hotels & Resorts

Eco-Friendly Hotels & Resorts
Street view of a city street with brick and stone buildings; a tall vertical "TENNESSEE" sign hangs on a central building.

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville
Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

White Lightning
Child meeting a goat at the Noble Springs Dairy Farm in Franklin, TN

Kids' Guide to Franklin

Kids' Guide to Franklin
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
Two people in a blue raft race down a white-water river with others in the background; paddling through green, forested canyon.

Rapids to Railroads: Adventure Through the Tanasi Trail

Rapids to Railroads: Adventure Through the Tanasi Trail
A Weekend in Bristol, Tennessee

Have Fun Bristol Weekend

Have Fun Bristol Weekend
Kids taking photos in front of murals in the Back Alley Gallery in Cleveland TN

Take a Street Art Murals Road Trip in Tennessee

Take a Street Art Murals Road Trip in Tennessee