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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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Explore the historic Town Square in Collierville, TN. Sponsored

Find Small Town Charm in Collierville

Find Small Town Charm in Collierville
FedexForum in Memphis, TN

College Basketball Stops

College Basketball Stops
JC Holdway gazpacho soup in Knoxville, TN

Soup Restaurants Tennessee

Soup Restaurants Tennessee
Large sports stadium filled with fans; American flag on field, national anthem setup, helicopters overhead.

Nashville Sports Attractions

Nashville Sports Attractions
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.

Amusement and Theme Parks

Amusement and Theme Parks
Smoky Mountain National Park Sponsored

Explore These Smokies Towns

Explore These Smokies Towns
Children and families play in a splash pool at a colorful water park, with a giant beehive-themed play structure and multi-level treehouse tower dumping cascades of water as kids run through the spray.

Tennessee Water Parks and Attractions

Tennessee Water Parks and Attractions
Sprockets and gears and wheels on the wall, They click and hum when they turn, Doesn’t matter how much you go, There’s always much more to learn. Written about the Machinery Exhibit at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Middle Tennessee Spring Destinations

Middle Tennessee Spring Destinations
A sunny street scene in front of a large historic beige building with a cupola; three women walk together near the corner while a fourth woman walks past in the foreground. Sponsored

Discover Springfield

Discover Springfield