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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 African American History

Explore African American History
Person holding a bottle of wine in a vineyard with rows of grapevines in the background.

Wineries around Nashville

Wineries around Nashville
Tasting whiskey at Old Forge Distillery in Pigeon Forge, TN

TN Whiskey History

TN Whiskey History
A wood artist at The Outpost in Pickwick Dam, TN

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee
People at the pond in Centennial Park in Nashville

Play and Eat in Music City

Play and Eat in Music City
Exhibits about desegregation, student support and more show black-and-white photographs of students in Tennessee at the Green McAdoo Cultural Center in Clinton, Tennessee

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Cool fresh dew settles all around, Night has taken hold, Tall pine tree stand watch tall and proud, As Jasmine dances in the cold. Written about Northeast Tennessee Night Sky Trail.

Wheelchair-Friendly & Accessible Destinations

Wheelchair-Friendly & Accessible Destinations
A stream runs through Rotary Park in Clarksville, TN

Day Trip to Clarksville

Day Trip to Clarksville
Live concert stage at the Grand Ole Opry with a musician center stage, large audience, multiple band setups, and backdrop screens on a blue-lit theater.

Bucket List Concert Venues

Bucket List Concert Venues