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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 heavily wooded area surrounding the Jack Daniel barrel house, with the sun lighting up the sky behind it.

Beyond the Barrels

Howl with the pack among the thick trees, Become one with nature in East Tennessee, Fly into space past Jupiter and Mars, Open the gateway that leads to the stars. Written about the Wolves at Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Outdoor Marvels and Local Eats Experience Kingsport Tennessee

Statue of Jack Daniels at the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg

Jack Trail

Black bicycle parked on a stone railing overlook with forested valley and cliffs in the background.

Waterfall Cycling Routes

Gallatin, Tennessee's town square

Tennessee Getaways and Trips Mom

a cyclist overlooks a valley that has a river flowing through it. Lots of green trees decorate the sides of the hills.

Mountain Biking in Tennessee

Elvis Presley's pink Cadillac

A Weekend in Memphis and Jackson

View of a dock at Pickwick Landing State Park

Tennessee River Trail

Big Bear mountain Coaster roars ahead, the hiss and the whistle - all aboard the Dollywood Express, people as sweet as the cinnamon bread, leave it to Dolly to do it the best. Written about the Dollywood Big Bear Mountain Coaster in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Spring Vacation Inspiration in Tennessee

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Etowah's Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

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Etowah's Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

Etowah

Exhibit: Tennessee Voices, American Stories

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Exhibit: Tennessee Voices, American Stories

Tennessee State Museum

Junior Caver Tour at Ruby Falls

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Family

Junior Caver Tour at Ruby Falls

・ 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Ruby Falls

Gentle Walking Tour at Ruby Falls

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Gentle Walking Tour at Ruby Falls

・ 7:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Ruby Falls

Lantern Tour at Ruby Falls

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Night Life

Lantern Tour at Ruby Falls

・ 9:30 PM - 11:15 PM

Ruby Falls

History Tour at Ruby Falls

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History Tour at Ruby Falls

・ 7:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Ruby Falls

Geology Tour

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Geology Tour

・ 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Ruby Falls

Eat & Drink

Nourish Knoxville's Restaurant Week

Knoxville

Nourish Knoxville's Restaurant Week

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Eat & Drink

Nourish Knoxville's Restaurant Week

Knoxville

A Tribute to Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Recording

A Tribute to Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Recording

・ 7:00 PM

Bijou Theatre

Folsom Prison Experience: An Immersive Tribute Drama Inspired by the Day Johnny Cash Recorded At Folsom Prison

Folsom Prison Experience: An Immersive Tribute Drama Inspired by the Day Johnny Cash Recorded At Folsom Prison

・ 7:00 PM

Bijou Theatre

Broadway at the Tennessee: & Juliet

Broadway at the Tennessee: & Juliet

・ 7:30 PM

Tennessee Theatre