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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

Explore Monterey

Eco-Friendly Hotels & Resorts

Eco-Friendly Hotels & Resorts
Charcuterie board from Oliver Royale in Knoxville, TN

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants
Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Caves, Lakes, Rivers and Waterfalls

Caves, Lakes, Rivers and Waterfalls
City street with modern building center, curved white facade, surrounding glass skyscrapers, cars, and pedestrians. Sponsored

Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Mountain top, Anakeesta, Rides and shops and ice cold brews, Fresh air feelings theme park thrills, From your head down to your shoes. Written about Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

12 Whimsical Places

12 Whimsical Places
The wild Ocoee River roars, Over rocks it rolls and pours, Feel the swirling water splash, A roller coaster in a raft. Written about White Water Rafting on the Ocoee River in Tennessee.

Summer in Tennessee

Summer in Tennessee
Dollywood Harvest Celebration, Pigeon Forge

Tennessee Fall Festivals

Tennessee Fall Festivals
Ryman Auditorium stage in Nashville, TN

Gospel Music Pathways

Gospel Music Pathways