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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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Sunset view of a historic graveyard at Carnton in Franklin, TN

Old Tennessee

Old Tennessee
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
Jonesborough, Tennessee

Prettiest Small Towns

Prettiest Small Towns
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

Family Vacation in the Smokies
Exterior shot of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary with mountains in the background

POV Real Experiences Local Haunted Places Tennessee

POV Real Experiences Local Haunted Places Tennessee
Patio dining in Memphis, TN

Ultimate Girls Weekend in Memphis

Ultimate Girls Weekend in Memphis
Carriage rides in Dogwood Park, Cookeville TN

An Upper Cumberland Tennessee Christmas

An Upper Cumberland Tennessee Christmas
People white-water rafting in a blue raft with five riders wearing helmets and life jackets, paddling through rapids.

Chattanooga Bucket List

Chattanooga Bucket List
Charcuterie board from Oliver Royale in Knoxville, TN

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants