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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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Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

White Lightning
A stream runs through Rotary Park in Clarksville, TN

Day Trip to Clarksville

Day Trip to Clarksville
Two black swans glide on a calm lake near a rocky, tree-lined shore with distant green hills and a cloudy sky.

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions
Brunch at 5th & Taylor in Nashville, TN

Must-try Tennessee Brunch Spots

Must-try Tennessee Brunch Spots
FedexForum in Memphis, TN

College Basketball Stops

College Basketball Stops
Blueberry pancakes with a blueberry syrup being drizzled over warm pancakes at Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg, TN

Pancake Houses in the Smokies

Pancake Houses in the Smokies
Old Country Store & Restaurant: weathered wooden facade with large red sign reading “OLD COUNTRY STORE & RESTAURANT.” Sponsored

Step Back in Time

Step Back in Time

Wheelchair-Friendly Nashville Itinerary

Wheelchair-Friendly Nashville Itinerary
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