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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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A man grilling meat on a large barbecue grill, skewering pieces as they cook over open flames. Sponsored

BLUES, BBQ & BROWNSVILLE

BLUES, BBQ & BROWNSVILLE
Autumn forest surrounding a tall waterfall over a rocky cliff, plunging into a dark pool below.

Fall Adventure

Fall Adventure
Person stand-up paddleboarding on a calm lake surrounded by green forested hills under a blue sky. Sponsored

14 Outdoor Adventures in Elizabethton

14 Outdoor Adventures in Elizabethton
A variety of barbecue from Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Que

Made Tennessee Bucket List Barbecue Spots

Made Tennessee Bucket List Barbecue Spots
Family-friendly Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN. Sponsored

Get Close to Animals at Nashville Zoo

Get Close to Animals at Nashville Zoo
Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville

Knoxville Friends Getaway

Knoxville Friends Getaway
Live music and great Southern food can be enjoyed at Acme Feed and Seed in Nashville TN

Live Music in Nashville Restaurants

Live Music in Nashville Restaurants
Spread wings overhead, rushing river below, Pathways and trails through the cedar and oak, The breeze and birds sing you along, In the Tennessee air with a Tennessee song. Lace up your hiking boots and a nice warm coat, Grab a couple of friends and see where they go. Written about Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

6 Incredible Hikes

6 Incredible Hikes
Aerial view of Chattanooga at sunset with a river, hills in the distance, and sun rays over buildings and trees. Sponsored

A NATIONAL PARK CITY

A NATIONAL PARK CITY