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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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Several people in a white water raft hitting a rapid.

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee
A lakeside view from a room at The Retreat at Center Hill Lake

Smithville: Day Trip from Nashville

Smithville: Day Trip from Nashville
Child meeting a goat at the Noble Springs Dairy Farm in Franklin, TN

Kids' Guide to Franklin

Kids' Guide to Franklin
See the Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Collierville, TN

Experience Small Town Tennessee Charm This Holiday Season

Experience Small Town Tennessee Charm This Holiday Season
The Crash Pad, LEED certified hostel, in Chattanooga TN

Glamping Near Chattanooga

Glamping Near Chattanooga
A close-up of a stack of pancakes with a pat of butter on top, being served on a plate in a diner.

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies
Family boating scene on a white speedboat with a canopy; four people stand and fish along a calm shoreline. Sponsored

Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies

Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies
Kids taking photos in front of murals in the Back Alley Gallery in Cleveland TN

Take A Mural Road Trip in Tennessee

Take A Mural Road Trip in Tennessee
JC Holdway gazpacho soup in Knoxville, TN

Soup Restaurants Tennessee

Soup Restaurants Tennessee