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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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Historic Rock Castle in Sumner County, TN. Sponsored

Make Memories in Sumner County

Make Memories in Sumner County
Smoky Mountain National Park Sponsored

Explore These Smokies Towns

Explore These Smokies Towns
A wood artist at The Outpost in Pickwick Dam, TN

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee
An aerial view of Bristol, TN/VA

Vacation to Tennessee's Tri-Cities

Vacation to Tennessee's Tri-Cities
Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

12 Stargazing Places

12 Stargazing Places
Scenic mountain road winding through autumn forest with colorful trees and distant blue ridges.

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee
Electric guitars featured at Main Stage Music in Dayton, TN

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres
Red barn with white roof among trees and a dirt path in a grassy park-like setting; American flag visible on barn. Sponsored

Explore Goodlettsville

Explore Goodlettsville
Three penguins stand on a rock ledge by a pool, with a glass enclosure and people in the background. Sponsored

Ripley's Attractions in Tennessee

Ripley's Attractions in Tennessee