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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 wood artist at The Outpost in Pickwick Dam, TN

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee
People at the pond in Centennial Park in Nashville

Play and Eat in Music City

Play and Eat in Music City
Adventure ropes course with Navitat in Knoxville TN

7 East Tennessee Spring Stops

7 East Tennessee Spring Stops
Dolly Parton's Stampede in Pigeon Forge, TN Sponsored

Pigeon Forge Entertainment

Pigeon Forge Entertainment
Rooftop bar in Nashville, The Valentine

Nashville Friends Getaway

Nashville Friends Getaway
Spread wings overhead, rushing river below, Pathways and trails through the cedar and oak, The breeze and birds sing you along, In the Tennessee air with a Tennessee song. Lace up your hiking boots and a nice warm coat, Grab a couple of friends and see where they go. Written about Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

6 Best Hikes in Tennessee You Have to Experience to Believe

6 Best Hikes in Tennessee You Have to Experience to Believe
Family-friendly Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN Sponsored

Explore Nashville's Adventure Science Center

Explore Nashville's Adventure Science Center
The Peabody building at dusk, a large brick hotel with illuminated windows, street-level entrances, and light-trail traffic. Sponsored

5 Fun Facts About The Peabody Hotel

5 Fun Facts About The Peabody Hotel
A luxury king-sized room with stunning views of Knoxville.

Unique Luxury Hotels

Unique Luxury Hotels