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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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Electric guitars featured at Main Stage Music in Dayton, TN

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres

Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

Green-McAdoo-Cultural-Center_Clinton-Tennessee

Explore African American History

Downtown Gatlinburg, TN Sponsored

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots

FedexForum in Memphis, TN

College Basketball Stops

Rock climbing at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN

Tennessee’s Epic Outdoor Rock Climbing and Bouldering

Vista of layered blue mountains seen through trees, with foliage in foreground framing a distant valley.

Dreamy Fall Photo-Op Spots

Christmas at The Island in Pigeon Forge TN

Choose Your Own East Tennessee Winter Vacation

A who's who of music has lit up the stages, From hip hop to folk to country and blues, Bonnaroo is a place of all places, No worries, no problem, no shirt and no shoes. Written about the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee.

Music Festivals and Concerts 2026

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