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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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Articles and Itineraries

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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Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River in Tennessee

Rapids to Railroads: Adventure Through the Tanasi Trail

Rapids to Railroads: Adventure Through the Tanasi Trail
Jonesborough, Tennessee

Prettiest Small Towns

Prettiest Small Towns
Farragut, TN Sponsored

Explore Farragut Near Knoxville

Explore Farragut Near Knoxville
Vista of layered blue mountains seen through trees, with foliage in foreground framing a distant valley.

Dreamy Fall Photo-Op Spots

Dreamy Fall Photo-Op Spots
Bakery in Knoxville - Magpies Bakery

Sweet Treats and Savory Eats Knoxville

Sweet Treats and Savory Eats Knoxville
Aerial view of a straight two-lane road through fields; a person on a bright green object rides or walks along the center line, shadow visible.

Cycling Routes Near Memphis

Cycling Routes Near Memphis
A cooler, crisper autumn breeze, Carries the scent of dying leaves, From poplar, oak and hickory trees, In the mountains of East Tennessee. Written about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.

When Autumn Starts Tennessee 2024 Fall Foliage

When Autumn Starts Tennessee 2024 Fall Foliage
Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis TN. Sponsored

Explore Graceland

Explore Graceland
Aerial view of Chattanooga at sunset with a river, hills in the distance, and sun rays over buildings and trees. Sponsored

A NATIONAL PARK CITY

A NATIONAL PARK CITY