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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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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

A close-up of a stack of pancakes with a pat of butter on top, being served on a plate in a diner.

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies

Clop Clop the tiny horses run, The warm breeze blows through their manes, Clop clop it’s time for some fun, A visit to Skyland Ranch, you’ll never be the same. Written about Skyland Ranch in Sevierville, Tennessee.

Family Vacation in the Smokies

The river is rumbling, tumbling down over the rock, Causing a cool mist to rise, The steady, thundering roar never stops, Under the Rock Island sky. Written about the Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee.

Tennessee Waterfalls Worth the Hike

Cyclists crossing a bridge during the USA Cycling Trials in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Cycling Events in Tennessee

Scenic mountain road winding through autumn forest with colorful trees and distant blue ridges.

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee

Jackson, TN Sponsored

Explore Jackson

Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

A heavily wooded area surrounding the Jack Daniel barrel house, with the sun lighting up the sky behind it.

Beyond the Barrels

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