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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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Sprockets and gears and wheels on the wall, They click and hum when they turn, Doesn’t matter how much you go, There’s always much more to learn. Written about the Machinery Exhibit at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Middle Tennessee Spring Destinations

Several people in a white water raft hitting a rapid.

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Outdoor concert at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville TN

Outdoor Music Venues

Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

12 Stargazing Places

Cyclists crossing a bridge during the USA Cycling Trials in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Cycling Events in Tennessee

Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Must-See Mountain in Chattanooga

Brunch at 5th & Taylor in Nashville, TN

Must-try Tennessee Brunch Spots

Family-friendly Casey Jones Village in Jackson, TN Sponsored

Learn About Casey Jones in Jackson

A variety of barbecue from Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Que

Taste Your Way Through Tennessee

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