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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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Dickson Williams Mansion in Greeneville TN

Greeneville History and Cuisine

Greeneville History and Cuisine
A Weekend in Bristol, Tennessee

Have Fun Bristol Weekend

Have Fun Bristol Weekend
Irish music played at local Boyd's Jig & Reel in Knoxville TN

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music
A brick colonial-style building with a gabled roof sits on a grassy lawn under a blue sky with clouds. Sponsored

VISIT GOODLETTSVILLE

VISIT GOODLETTSVILLE
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
Tims Ford Lake marina in Winchester, TN Sponsored

Make a Splash in Winchester

Make a Splash in Winchester
Rural farm scene with a dirt road, wooden barn buildings, and fences, surrounded by trees on a sunny day.

Nashville's Trace Trail

Nashville's Trace Trail
People at the pond in Centennial Park in Nashville

Play and Eat in Music City

Play and Eat in Music City
Path through a manicured garden with steps leading to a white, two-story building framed by ivy archway.

Small Town Music Sites

Small Town Music Sites