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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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Robert's Western World country dive bar in Nashville, TN

Nashville Dive Bars

Nashville Dive Bars
The Rocky Top Wine Trail – Great Smoky Mountains

Rocky Top Wine Trail Wineries Tastings Tours

Rocky Top Wine Trail Wineries Tastings Tours
Exterior view of a distillery building at dusk with a bright neon “Dominick Distillery” sign featuring a rooster logo on top. Sponsored

Visit Old Dominick Distillery

Visit Old Dominick Distillery
Bee Rock Overlook near Cookeville, TN Sponsored

Things to Do in Cookeville

Things to Do in Cookeville
Howl with the pack among the thick trees, Become one with nature in East Tennessee, Fly into space past Jupiter and Mars, Open the gateway that leads to the stars. Written about the Wolves at Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Outdoor Marvels and Local Eats Experience Kingsport Tennessee

Outdoor Marvels and Local Eats Experience Kingsport Tennessee
Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

15 Stargazing Places

15 Stargazing Places
Quaint stone cottage village with winding stone path, flowering gardens, and warm evening lights along a rustic resort walkway. Sponsored

Enchanting Escape

Enchanting Escape
Black bicycle parked on a stone railing overlook with forested valley and cliffs in the background.

Waterfall Cycling Routes

Waterfall Cycling Routes
Outdoor rooftop patio at The Mailroom in Clarksville, Tennessee, with diners seated at tables under string lights, overlooking historic downtown buildings at sunset.

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops