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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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Deep inside a cool damp cave, A boat drift ancient lake, Glassy water underground, Silence is the only sound. Written about The Lost Sea in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

Roadside Attractions in Tennessee

Roadside Attractions in Tennessee
Upper Cumberland Tennessee waterfall Sponsored

Find Your Happy Place in the Upper Cumberland

Find Your Happy Place in the Upper Cumberland
Creekwalk Inn in Cosby, TN

Tennessee Fall Vacation Ideas

Tennessee Fall Vacation Ideas
Photo opportunities abound at murals in Brownsville, TN. Sponsored

Hidden Gems in Brownsville

Hidden Gems in Brownsville
Dense green forest arch over a winding road; a natural rock arch forms a tunnel; yellow warning sign on right.

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail
Downtown Gatlinburg, TN Sponsored

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots
Robert's Western World country dive bar in Nashville, TN

Nashville Dive Bars

Nashville Dive Bars
Wind rushing by, flying through your hair, Suspended swings floating through air, Smell the funnel cakes and popcorn below, The Wilson County fair a fine place to go. Written about the Wilson County Fair in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Summer Events and Fairs in Tennessee

Summer Events and Fairs in Tennessee
Bakery in Knoxville - Magpies Bakery

Knoxville's Sweet and Savory Eats

Knoxville's Sweet and Savory Eats