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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

A museum exhibit room with glass display cases, posters, guitars on the walls, and wooden floors showcasing instruments and artifacts.

Take A Music Journey

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

A Weekend in Maury County

Outdoor concert at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville TN

Outdoor Music Venues

The Tennessee Aquarium Sponsored

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium

Dine above the clouds at Cafe 7 at Rock City Gardens. Cafe 7's patio gives you expansive views of Chattanooga and the mountains beyond. Dine on Southern classics while enjoying the sunshine.

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops

Path through a manicured garden with steps leading to a white, two-story building framed by ivy archway.

Small Town Music Sites

Inside of Love Peace & Pho, Nashville

Vietnamese Food in Tennessee

Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

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