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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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A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooks a vast, forested valley and distant mountains under a dramatic cloudy sky at sunset. Sponsored

Find Your Peace in the Smokies

Ryman Auditorium stage in Nashville, TN

Gospel Music Pathways

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee

Downtown McMinnville, Tennessee

Bluegrass, beauty and barbecue in McMinnville, Tennessee

The Rocky Top Wine Trail – Great Smoky Mountains

Rocky Top Wine Trail Wineries Tastings Tours

Quaint stone cottage village with winding stone path, flowering gardens, and warm evening lights along a rustic resort walkway. Sponsored

Enchanting Escape

Statue of a man playing a violin outdoors, with an American flag and evergreen trees in the background.

Bluegrass Tennessee Music Pathway

Nashville's Dragon Park - Fannie Mae Dees Park

Whimsical Vacation Spots

Tea service at Enchanted Tea Lounge in Memphis, TN

Visit These Tea Rooms in Tennessee

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