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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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Articles and Itineraries

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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Fragrant mountain laurels fill the springtime air, Delicious food, live music, And laughter everywhere, Open up a lawn chair, throw a blanket down, Meet ya out in Wartburg for that Mountain Laurel sound. Written about the Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival in Wartburg, Tennessee.

Local Spring Events

A lone hiker sits at the edge of a cliff over a vast wooded and mountain valley.

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail

A Model Ford T with a Christmas wreath in the Leiper's Fork Parade.

Franklin, Tennessee, Christmas Itinerary

Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Tims Ford Lake marina in Winchester, TN Sponsored

Make a Splash in Winchester

Seared tender strip steak, Oysters half shelled, Bold red wine has a story to tell, Refined French fair in Chattanooga’s heart, So much to choose, you won’t know where to start. Written about Easy Bistro in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Where to Chow Down in Chattanooga

Signboard for White Squirrel Winery and Lodge along a dirt path with trees and a wooden building in a rural setting.

Sips and Sights These Tennessee Wineries

Explore the historic Town Square in Collierville, TN. Sponsored

Find Small Town Charm in Collierville

Family on a boat dock by a lake, sitting in chairs and smiling; a man tends a small grill or fire near the edge. Sponsored

Visit Roane County

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