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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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Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

White Lightning
A cannon at Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee

Civil War Places

Civil War Places
Smoky Mountain National Park Sponsored

Explore These Smokies Towns

Explore These Smokies Towns
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Visit the Towns in Rutherford County

Visit the Towns in Rutherford County
Fall foliage in Tennessee

Fall Foliage Journey

Fall Foliage Journey
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Holiday Christmas Markets Tennessee

Holiday Christmas Markets Tennessee
Several people in a white water raft hitting a rapid.

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee
Young girl in pink sweater in a colorful tulip field, smiling and reaching to touch flowers. Sponsored

A Farmer's Life for Me

A Farmer's Life for Me
Two musicians perform on a stage: a man playing an acoustic guitar and a woman singing into a mic, smiling. Sponsored

Live Music Spots in Jackson

Live Music Spots in Jackson