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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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Historic train depot in Monterey, TN Sponsored

Explore Monterey

A close-up of a stack of pancakes with a pat of butter on top, being served on a plate in a diner.

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies

Two black swans glide on a calm lake near a rocky, tree-lined shore with distant green hills and a cloudy sky.

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions

Historic Rock Castle in Sumner County, TN. Sponsored

Make Memories in Sumner County

A cerulean warbler sitting in the trees in Tennessee. The bird is strikingly beautiful with a white throat, blue plumage with black accents on its wings and tail.

2026 Tennessee Birding Events

Several people in a white water raft hitting a rapid.

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Carnton in Franklin, TN

Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways

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Bleubird: An East Tennessee Roadtrip

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

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