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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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People at the pond in Centennial Park in Nashville

Play and Eat in Music City

Play and Eat in Music City
National Cookie Day

Visit These Local Bakeries in Tennessee

Visit These Local Bakeries in Tennessee
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Day Trip to Morristown

Day Trip to Morristown
Two black swans glide on a calm lake near a rocky, tree-lined shore with distant green hills and a cloudy sky.

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions
Long distance image of a crowd in front of a stage at the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee.

Music Festivals and Concerts

Music Festivals and Concerts
Family posing for a picture at Dickens of a Christmas in Franklin, TN

Places to Take Family Photos

Places to Take Family Photos
The Mad Herbalist in Clarksville TN

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee
Downtown Fayetteville with Lincoln Theater in the distance

Slawburgers, Whiskey and a Good Time in Fayetteville, Tennessee

Slawburgers, Whiskey and a Good Time in Fayetteville, Tennessee
Deep inside a cool damp cave, A boat drift ancient lake, Glassy water underground, Silence is the only sound. Written about The Lost Sea in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

Roadside Attractions in Tennessee

Roadside Attractions in Tennessee