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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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Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

National Cookie Day

Visit These Local Bakeries in Tennessee

Visit with Santa in Memphis at Memphis Zoo Lights

Spend Christmas Memphis

Motorcyclists in Cookeville TN

Places to Take Dad Tennessee

Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga

Fish on Chickamauga Lake

Family posing for a picture at Dickens of a Christmas in Franklin, TN

Places to Take Family Photos

Exterior shot of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary with mountains in the background

POV Real Experiences Local Haunted Places Tennessee

Mountain top, Anakeesta, Rides and shops and ice cold brews, Fresh air feelings theme park thrills, From your head down to your shoes. Written about Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

12 Whimsical Places

Kayak on the Duck River, Little waves from the paddle , Drift ‘cross the water, Dip your hand in the cool, In the middle of summer. Written about the Duck River in Middle Tennessee.

Activities Close to Nashville

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