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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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Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

12 Stargazing Places

Guided tour of adults and children on the battlegrounds of Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee

Kids' Guide to Shiloh

Path through a manicured garden with steps leading to a white, two-story building framed by ivy archway.

Small Town Music Sites

Carriage rides in Dogwood Park, Cookeville TN

An Upper Cumberland Tennessee Christmas

Crossville, TN Sponsored

Take A Vacation in Crossville

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

Frozen waterfall at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN

Winter Hiking Camping Tennessee’s State Parks

JC Holdway gazpacho soup in Knoxville, TN

Soup Restaurants Tennessee

A plate of barbecue featuring sliced brisket, pulled pork, a toasted bun, and a cup of barbecue sauce.

10 Things to Do in Memphis

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