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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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Clop Clop the tiny horses run, The warm breeze blows through their manes, Clop clop it’s time for some fun, A visit to Skyland Ranch, you’ll never be the same. Written about Skyland Ranch in Sevierville, Tennessee.

Family Vacation in the Smokies

The setting sun to the west casts its golden rays on Norris Lake as a speedboat races on the lake, hoping to anchor to see the skies in brilliant color. Surrounding forests and mountains can be seen in the distance.

Tennessee Water Activities

Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Historic Sites

The Tennessee Aquarium Sponsored

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium

Small town sidewalks, hardware stores, Ice cream, diners open doors, Make circle around the square, Feels like you’re home everywhere. Written about Downtown Lynchburg, Tennessee.

Take Day Trip These 9 Tennessee Towns

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

Small Town Music Sites

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Spend Summer in Jackson

Family posing for a picture at Dickens of a Christmas in Franklin, TN

Places to Take Family Photos

Tasting whiskey at Old Forge Distillery in Pigeon Forge, TN

TN Whiskey History

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