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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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Family-friendly Casey Jones Village in Jackson, TN Sponsored

Learn About Casey Jones in Jackson

Learn About Casey Jones in Jackson
Enjoy dog-friendly hiking trails in Kingston and Oak Ridge, TN

Dog Friendly Trails Tennessee

Dog Friendly Trails Tennessee
Autumn forest surrounding a tall waterfall over a rocky cliff, plunging into a dark pool below.

Fall Adventure

Fall Adventure
A warmly lit holiday market entrance with wreaths and garlands, a decorated Christmas tree, and people inside a wooden stall.

Holiday Christmas Markets Tennessee

Holiday Christmas Markets Tennessee
Downtown Winchester in Winchester, TN Sponsored

Discover Winchester

Discover Winchester
Smooth paint on the cinder blocks, Lean against the wall, Get your spot at the mural stop, You’re in Nashville y’all. Written about a Nashville Mural in Nashville, Tennessee.

Things to Do in Nashville

Things to Do in Nashville
Business street scene with storefronts under an elevated walkway; plants, parked cars, and a striped awning. Sponsored

Day Trip to Morristown

Day Trip to Morristown
Feed giraffes at Memphis Zoo in Memphis.

Get Up Close to Animals

Get Up Close to Animals
Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville