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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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Chairlift seats hang above a green valley with a distant town, sunrise light illuminating the hills and trees. Sponsored

Reach New Peaks

Group of people standing on modified off-road vehicles beneath a wooden Brimstone sign, posing outdoors on a hilltop.

Extreme Outdoor Adventures

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

Smiling woman in a black shirt holds a plate with fried chicken, greens, bread, and side dishes inside a room with frames and plants.

Black-Owned Restaurants in Tennessee

A rendering of Anakeesta's Firefly Experience, a new immersive component of the park coming in 2026 which will replicate the magical glow of the iconic Smokies' synchronous fireflies in Gatlinburg

New Experiences in 2026

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Wheelchair-Friendly Nashville Itinerary

Bakery in Knoxville - Magpies Bakery

Sweet Treats and Savory Eats Knoxville

Fountain water trickles down into stoney pool, The summer sun is warm but the maple shade is cool, You can feel the southern charm that springs from Tennessee, At the Thomas House Hotel B and B. Written about Thomas House Hotel in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee.

Discover Ghosts and Music Legends on the Ring of Fire Trail

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