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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 woman wearing sunglasses holds a beagle puppy in front of a brick planter; a large mural sculpture of a dog sits nearby.

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend

A brick colonial-style building with a gabled roof sits on a grassy lawn under a blue sky with clouds. Sponsored

VISIT GOODLETTSVILLE

Young girl in pink sweater in a colorful tulip field, smiling and reaching to touch flowers. Sponsored

A Farmer's Life for Me

View of a dock at Pickwick Landing State Park

Tennessee River Trail

Downtown Gatlinburg, TN Sponsored

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots

Business street scene with storefronts under an elevated walkway; plants, parked cars, and a striped awning. Sponsored

Day Trip to Morristown

Visitor viewing a wall of framed photographs and a large poster featuring a gymnast performing on a beam with the name “BESSIE SMITH” visible above; blue patterned wall.

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs

A vibrant orange and yellow sunset glows over snow-covered mountain peaks, with frosted evergreen trees and snowy rocks in the foreground.

Combat Winter Fatigue with Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Water roars over the cascading falls, The katydids sing in the trees, Secluded cabins cedar paths, A retreat to find some peace. Written about a cabin at Evins Mill Resort and Retreat in Smithville, Tennessee.

Romantic Getaways

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