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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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Welcome to Mayfield sign; outdoor area with benches and a brick building in background, tree shade, and garden. Sponsored

Get the Scoop on Mayfield Dairy

Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

12 Stargazing Places

See the Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Collierville, TN

Experience Small Town Tennessee Charm This Holiday Season

Kids playing at Soaky Mountain Waterpark in Sevierville

Sevierville Family Vacation

Handmade chocolate hearts behind the glass at Coffee & Chocolate in Knoxville.

High Quality Chocolate Shops

Mountain top, Anakeesta, Rides and shops and ice cold brews, Fresh air feelings theme park thrills, From your head down to your shoes. Written about Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

12 Whimsical Places

Exterior view of a distillery building at dusk with a bright neon “Dominick Distillery” sign featuring a rooster logo on top. Sponsored

Visit Old Dominick Distillery

Car drifting at the Slush Motorsports Event at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN

Car Enthusiasts Guide Tennessee

A variety of barbecue from Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Que

Made Tennessee Bucket List Barbecue Spots

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