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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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The Rocky Top Wine Trail – Great Smoky Mountains

Discover The Rocky Top Wine Trail

Discover The Rocky Top Wine Trail
People white-water rafting in a blue raft with five riders wearing helmets and life jackets, paddling through rapids.

Top Bucket List Things to do in Chattanooga

Top Bucket List Things to do in Chattanooga
The roar of the river over the rocks,  The scent of pine and hemlock,  The spray of the mist touches your skin,  Carried on a waterfall wind. Written about Stinging Fork Falls in Spring City, Tennessee.

Stunning Waterfall Hikes

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

Spring Break Trips

Spring Break Trips
Two people sit on a cliff at sunset, facing a valley with buildings below; one wears blue shirt, the other green, sharing a quiet moment.

Valentine's Day Weekend Ideas

Valentine's Day Weekend Ideas
Rafting on the Pigeon River in Tennessee

Tennessee River Rafting Guide

Tennessee River Rafting Guide
A heavily wooded area surrounding the Jack Daniel barrel house, with the sun lighting up the sky behind it.

Beyond the Barrels

Beyond the Barrels
Old Hickory Lake

Winter Season Sauger Fish Tennessee

Winter Season Sauger Fish Tennessee
A man wit hthe need for a thrill becomes airborne at Ober Mountain. He holds his board as he sails through the air, the powdery snow kicking up in the air as he lands softly to continue his high-adrenaline ride.

Family-Friendly Winter Activities

Family-Friendly Winter Activities