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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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Charcuterie board from Oliver Royale in Knoxville, TN

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants
An aerial view of Bristol, TN/VA

Vacation to Tennessee's Tri-Cities

Vacation to Tennessee's Tri-Cities
A small tour boat carrying passengers glides across the still, dark waters of an underground cave lake, its lantern glow illuminating jagged rock formations and stalactites overhead.

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Small Towns Near Big Cities
Handmade chocolate hearts behind the glass at Coffee & Chocolate in Knoxville.

High Quality Chocolate Shops

High Quality Chocolate Shops
Coal Miners’ Daughter sign atop a manicured hedge arch at the gate of a fenced property.

Screaming Eagle Trail

Screaming Eagle Trail
Fragrant mountain laurels fill the springtime air, Delicious food, live music, And laughter everywhere, Open up a lawn chair, throw a blanket down, Meet ya out in Wartburg for that Mountain Laurel sound. Written about the Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival in Wartburg, Tennessee.

Local Spring Events

Local Spring Events
National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel exterior, beige building with large front window and entrance doors. Sponsored

Memphis Civil Rights Stops

Memphis Civil Rights Stops
A Romantic Getaway in Jonesborough, TN

Romantic Getaway to Jonesborough

Romantic Getaway to Jonesborough