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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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A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooks a vast, forested valley and distant mountains under a dramatic cloudy sky at sunset. Sponsored

Find Your Peace in the Smokies

Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Cool Off This Summer

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

A Weekend in Maury County

Wind rushing by, flying through your hair, Suspended swings floating through air, Smell the funnel cakes and popcorn below, The Wilson County fair a fine place to go. Written about the Wilson County Fair in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Summer Events and Fairs in Tennessee

People walk along a curved covered porch of a red-brick building with white columns, trees, and greenery in a campus-like scene. Sponsored

Visit the Towns in Rutherford County

Autumn forest surrounding a tall waterfall over a rocky cliff, plunging into a dark pool below.

Fall Adventure

Frozen waterfall at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN

Winter Hiking Camping Tennessee’s State Parks

Photo opportunities abound at murals in Brownsville, TN. Sponsored

Hidden Gems in Brownsville

Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway

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