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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

The Rocky Top Wine Trail – Great Smoky Mountains

Rocky Top Wine Trail Wineries Tastings Tours

Feed giraffes at Memphis Zoo in Memphis.

Get Up Close to Animals

Outdoor concert at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville TN

Outdoor Music Venues

Great Smoky Mountains two-day itinerary in Tennessee

2 Days in the Smokies

Museum exhibit room with displays and mannequins; wall panels, benches, and a large Carl Perkins display on the right. Sponsored

Experience History

Loflin Yard, Memphis

8 Memphis Restaurants with Live Music

The Peabody building at dusk, a large brick hotel with illuminated windows, street-level entrances, and light-trail traffic. Sponsored

5 Fun Facts About The Peabody Hotel

Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Cool Off This Summer

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