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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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Downtown McMinnville, Tennessee

Bluegrass, beauty and barbecue in McMinnville, Tennessee

Mother and daughter shop for antiques at Over the Hill Antiques in Readyville, Tennessee

A Spotlight on Cannon County

The Tennessee Aquarium Sponsored

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium

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

A Weekend in Maury County

Green-McAdoo-Cultural-Center_Clinton-Tennessee

Explore African American History

Tall trees, warm colored lights, Worn rocks old as time, Try fat man’s squeeze, Or the sweet fudge, Rock City gets better every time. Written about Rock City in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Chattanooga Christmas Kids All Ages

The Coalmont Cabin near Chattanooga, Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee

An aerial view of Bristol, TN/VA

Vacation to Tennessee's Tri-Cities

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Nashville's Trace Trail

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