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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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Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies
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

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail
Millions of lights at Christmas on the Cumberland in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Christmas Experiences 2025

Christmas Experiences 2025
A lone hiker sits at the edge of a cliff over a vast wooded and mountain valley.

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail
Chairlift seats hang above a green valley with a distant town, sunrise light illuminating the hills and trees. Sponsored

Reach New Peaks

Reach New Peaks
Christmas at The Island in Pigeon Forge TN

Choose Your Own East Tennessee Winter Vacation

Choose Your Own East Tennessee Winter Vacation
Overhead shot of a round wooden board featuring thinly sliced country ham, two golden buttermilk biscuits, pickled green beans and cauliflower, and a small jar of creamy dressing, set on a rustic wooden table.

Award-Winning Nashville Restaurants

Award-Winning Nashville Restaurants
Legends of Tennessee Music Museum in Jackson, Tennessee

Rockabilly and Legends: Travel the Walking Tall Trail

Rockabilly and Legends: Travel the Walking Tall Trail