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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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Crossville, TN Sponsored

Take A Vacation in Crossville

Tims Ford Lake marina in Winchester, TN Sponsored

Make a Splash in Winchester

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

An Unforgettable Road Trip Through East Tennessee

East Tennessee Road Trip

Fossil ceilings, limestone walls, The music starts when evening falls, Ancient rock echoes modern sounds, In the cool, dark underground. Written about The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

Music History Destinations

City street with modern building center, curved white facade, surrounding glass skyscrapers, cars, and pedestrians. Sponsored

Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

A busy city street lined with storefronts, cars on a wet road, pedestrians walking along sidewalks.

Have Winter Romance Knoxville

Cyclists at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots

Feed giraffes at Memphis Zoo in Memphis.

Get Up Close to Animals

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