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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

Family boating scene on a white speedboat with a canopy; four people stand and fish along a calm shoreline. Sponsored

Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies

Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

Fall foliage in Tennessee

Fall Foliage Journey

A patron holds up a jelly-filled pink donut with brown sugar crumbles on top in front of the Five Daughters Bakery in Nashville TN

Vegan Restaurants

Rooftop bar in Nashville, The Valentine

Nashville Friends Getaway

Jonesborough, Tennessee

Prettiest Small Towns

Dense green forest arch over a winding road; a natural rock arch forms a tunnel; yellow warning sign on right.

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail

Charcuterie board from Oliver Royale in Knoxville, TN

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

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