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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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Articles and Itineraries

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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Jackson, TN Sponsored

Explore Jackson

Explore Jackson
Pancakes and Where to Stay in the Smokies

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies
Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville
Dual water slides at Dollywood's Splash Country in Pigeon Forge TN

Water Parks and Attractions

Water Parks and Attractions
Downtown Gatlinburg, TN Sponsored

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots
Cyclists at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots
Street downtown at night with brick buildings, festive lights, clock, and pedestrians walking along a snow-dusted sidewalk.

Choose Your Middle Tennessee Winter Vacation

Choose Your Middle Tennessee Winter Vacation
Green McAdoo Cultural Center

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Image displays a family and a caption says: Bleubird : An East Tennessee Roadtrip.

Bleubird: An East Tennessee Roadtrip

Bleubird: An East Tennessee Roadtrip