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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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Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

A two-story white brick building with a crenellated roofline sits on a gravel yard; a flagpole with the US flag stands to the right.

Meet Tennessee's Ghosts

Outdoor concert at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville TN

Outdoor Music Venues

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

A luxury king-sized room with stunning views of Knoxville.

Unique Luxury Hotels

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

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Live Music Spots in Jackson

Green McAdoo Cultural Center

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Carriage rides in Dogwood Park, Cookeville TN

An Upper Cumberland Tennessee Christmas

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