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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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Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

A Weekend in Bristol, Tennessee

Have Fun Bristol Weekend

Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Must-See Mountain in Chattanooga

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

Person holding a bottle of wine in a vineyard with rows of grapevines in the background.

Wineries around Nashville

Dollywood Harvest Celebration, Pigeon Forge

Tennessee Fall Festivals

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

Tennessee shopping

Local Shopping Stops

Children run and play at My Big Backyard, a kid-friendly area within the larger Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis.

Spring Break Trips

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