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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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Sunset view of a historic graveyard at Carnton in Franklin, TN

Old Tennessee

Fans in the Titans Stadium during a football game, the Nashville skyline is the backdrop and its a beautiful blue sky.

Nashville Sports Attractions

The wild Ocoee River roars, Over rocks it rolls and pours, Feel the swirling water splash, A roller coaster in a raft. Written about White Water Rafting on the Ocoee River in Tennessee.

Summer in Tennessee

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

Jack Trail

Mother and daughter shop for antiques at Over the Hill Antiques in Readyville, Tennessee

A Spotlight on Cannon County

Path through a manicured garden with steps leading to a white, two-story building framed by ivy archway.

Small Town Music Sites

Adventure ropes course with Navitat in Knoxville TN

7 East Tennessee Spring Stops

The river is rumbling, tumbling down over the rock, Causing a cool mist to rise, The steady, thundering roar never stops, Under the Rock Island sky. Written about the Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee.

Tennessee Waterfalls Worth the Hike

Pin oaks line the streets, people stroll by, Welcome in’s call out from open store doors. Find cool shade in the awnings and blue in the sky, Linden, Tennessee is what you’ve been looking for. Written about Linden, Tennessee.

10 Small Towns Close to Nashville

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