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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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Echoes of the empty are the only sound, Voices from the past whisper through the trees, Rustling up the dead leaves drying on the ground, Only oak and hickory growing where a small town used to be. Written about Tennessee’s Ghost Towns.

Ghost Towns Tennessee

The Tennessee State Museum in Nashville, TN Sponsored

Memphis Civil Rights Stops

Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, TN Sponsored

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies

Enjoy a cocktail in a plush leather chair at the Windsor Speakeasy boasting rich surroundings and mood lighting while serving delicious cocktails and an extensive beer, wine and spirits list.

8 Speakeasies Hidden Bars Tennessee You Should Visit

Loretta Lynn's in Hurricane Mills, TN

Small Town Music Sites

Hickory smoked ribs falling off the bone, Grab a pound of beef brisket take it on home, Fingers dripping with barbecue, Me and you and Rendezvous. Written about Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous in Memphis, Tennessee.

Beale Street Food Guide

The exterior of The Peabody Hotel in Memphis Sponsored

5 Fun Facts About The Peabody Hotel

A pair of cyclists bike through the Upper Sequatchie Valley.

Perfect Cycling Trip in East Tennessee

Outdoor concert at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville TN

Outdoor Music Venues

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