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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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Articles and Itineraries

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 wild Ocoee River roars, Over rocks it rolls and pours, Feel the swirling water splash, A roller coaster in a raft. Written about White Water Rafting on the Ocoee River in Tennessee.

Summer in Tennessee

People white-water rafting in a blue raft with five riders wearing helmets and life jackets, paddling through rapids.

Chattanooga Bucket List

Shop in local boutiques in downtown Cookeville, TN

6 Tennessee Boutiques

Enjoy dog-friendly hiking trails in Kingston and Oak Ridge, TN

Dog Friendly Trails Tennessee

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Handmade chocolate hearts behind the glass at Coffee & Chocolate in Knoxville.

High Quality Chocolate Shops

Springfield, TN Sponsored

Explore Springfield

Downtown shops in Paris, Tennessee

Have Fun in Paris

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

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