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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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The Mad Herbalist in Clarksville TN

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee

Young girl in pink sweater in a colorful tulip field, smiling and reaching to touch flowers. Sponsored

A Farmer's Life for Me

People raft down a foamy river rapid, navigating whitewater near rocky banks with trees along the shore. Sponsored

America’s Favorite Whitewater

Historic Rock Castle in Sumner County, TN. Sponsored

Make Memories in Sumner County

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Downtown Gatlinburg, TN Sponsored

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots

Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake

Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake: A Top Spot for Smallies

Big Bear mountain Coaster roars ahead, the hiss and the whistle - all aboard the Dollywood Express, people as sweet as the cinnamon bread, leave it to Dolly to do it the best. Written about the Dollywood Big Bear Mountain Coaster in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Spring Vacation Inspiration in Tennessee

Rock in the rocks, Down in the caverns, The kick drum, the bass, the screaming guitars, The Caveman showed up and put on a show, Under the ground not under the stars. Written about a band playing at the Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

A Tennessee Music Roadmap

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