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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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A woman wearing sunglasses holds a beagle puppy in front of a brick planter; a large mural sculpture of a dog sits nearby.

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend
Wind rushing by, flying through your hair, Suspended swings floating through air, Smell the funnel cakes and popcorn below, The Wilson County fair a fine place to go. Written about the Wilson County Fair in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Summer Events and Fairs in Tennessee

Summer Events and Fairs in Tennessee
Drinks in Nashville TN

Mocktails in Nashville

Mocktails in Nashville
Outdoor rooftop patio at The Mailroom in Clarksville, Tennessee, with diners seated at tables under string lights, overlooking historic downtown buildings at sunset.

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops
The Rocky Top Wine Trail – Great Smoky Mountains

Rocky Top Wine Trail Wineries Tastings Tours

Rocky Top Wine Trail Wineries Tastings Tours
Live music and great Southern food can be enjoyed at Acme Feed and Seed in Nashville TN

Live Music in Nashville Restaurants

Live Music in Nashville Restaurants
Nashville live music performance during 4th of July event

Nashville Music Spots

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

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail
People raft down a foamy river rapid, navigating whitewater near rocky banks with trees along the shore. Sponsored

America’s Favorite Whitewater

America’s Favorite Whitewater