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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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Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee.

Explore Small Towns

Explore Small Towns
Flocks of migrating sandhill cranes at Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge in Birchwood, TN

Birding in Tennessee

Birding in Tennessee
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor in Nashville

Tennessee Burgers Sink Teeth Into

Tennessee Burgers Sink Teeth Into
Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville

Knoxville Friends Getaway

Knoxville Friends Getaway
Bakery in Knoxville - Magpies Bakery

Sweet Treats and Savory Eats Knoxville

Sweet Treats and Savory Eats Knoxville
Cyclists at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots
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Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Johnson City Breweries

Johnson City Breweries

Johnson City Breweries
JC Holdway gazpacho soup in Knoxville, TN

Soup Restaurants Tennessee

Soup Restaurants Tennessee