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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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Irish music played at local Boyd's Jig & Reel in Knoxville TN

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music
Enjoy dog-friendly hiking trails in Kingston and Oak Ridge, TN

Dog Friendly Trails Tennessee

Dog Friendly Trails Tennessee
Nashville's Dragon Park - Fannie Mae Dees Park

Whimsical Vacation Spots

Whimsical Vacation Spots
Drinks in Nashville TN

Mocktails in Nashville

Mocktails in Nashville
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Visit Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

Visit Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
Downtown shops in Paris, Tennessee

Things to Do Paris Tennessee

Things to Do Paris Tennessee
Feed giraffes at Memphis Zoo in Memphis.

Get Up Close to Animals

Get Up Close to Animals
Kingsport, TN Sponsored

Appalachian Adventure in Kingsport

Appalachian Adventure in Kingsport
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Black-Owned Restaurants in Tennessee

Black-Owned Restaurants in Tennessee