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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
Car drifting at the Slush Motorsports Event at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN

Car Enthusiasts Guide Tennessee

Car Enthusiasts Guide Tennessee
Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

White Lightning
Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville

Knoxville Friends Getaway

Knoxville Friends Getaway
Upper Cumberland Tennessee waterfall Sponsored

Find Your Happy Place in the Upper Cumberland

Find Your Happy Place in the Upper Cumberland
Dickson Williams Mansion in Greeneville TN

Greeneville History and Cuisine

Greeneville History and Cuisine
Several people in a white water raft hitting a rapid.

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee
Autumn trees with orange, yellow, and green foliage along a calm lake, reflecting a blue sky and shoreline. Sponsored

A Weekend in Maury County

A Weekend in Maury County
Dense green forest arch over a winding road; a natural rock arch forms a tunnel; yellow warning sign on right.

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail