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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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Rural farm scene with a dirt road, wooden barn buildings, and fences, surrounded by trees on a sunny day.

Nashville's Trace Trail

Nashville's Trace Trail
A two-story white brick building with a crenellated roofline sits on a gravel yard; a flagpole with the US flag stands to the right.

Meet Tennessee's Ghosts

Meet Tennessee's Ghosts
Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Must-See Mountain in Chattanooga

Must-See Mountain in Chattanooga
Looking at the night sky in Tennessee

Astrology Travel Guide

Astrology Travel Guide
Wide view of rolling mountain ridges covered in dense forest with vibrant fall foliage in shades of red, orange, yellow, and green beneath a clear blue sky.

Exploring Autumnal Beauty Tennessee Trails

Exploring Autumnal Beauty Tennessee Trails
Red convertible driving on scenic mountain road with wooden fence, green pastures, forest, and blue mountains under cloudy sky.

Rocky Top Trail

Rocky Top Trail
Aerial view of Chattanooga at sunset, with a river winding through trees and buildings, mountains in the distance. Sponsored

Sights of the Scenic City

Sights of the Scenic City
Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, TN Sponsored

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies
Bakery in Knoxville - Magpies Bakery

Sweet Treats and Savory Eats Knoxville

Sweet Treats and Savory Eats Knoxville