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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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Tennessee State Museum modern round building with tall columns, glass facade, trees, and reflecting water fountain. Sponsored

Explore the Tennessee State Museum

Red barn with white roof among trees and a dirt path in a grassy park-like setting; American flag visible on barn. Sponsored

Explore Goodlettsville

Fall foliage in Tennessee

Fall Foliage Journey

An Unforgettable Road Trip Through East Tennessee

East Tennessee Road Trip

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

Small Town Music Sites

Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Historic Sites

Johnson City Breweries

Johnson City Breweries

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

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail

Visitor viewing a wall of framed photographs and a large poster featuring a gymnast performing on a beam with the name “BESSIE SMITH” visible above; blue patterned wall.

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs

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