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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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Kayak on the Duck River, Little waves from the paddle , Drift ‘cross the water, Dip your hand in the cool, In the middle of summer. Written about the Duck River in Middle Tennessee.

Activities Close to Nashville

Spread wings overhead, rushing river below, Pathways and trails through the cedar and oak, The breeze and birds sing you along, In the Tennessee air with a Tennessee song. Lace up your hiking boots and a nice warm coat, Grab a couple of friends and see where they go. Written about Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

6 Incredible Hikes

A stream runs through Rotary Park in Clarksville, TN

Day Trip to Clarksville

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Explore the Tennessee State Museum

Great Smoky Mountains two-day itinerary in Tennessee

2 Days in the Smokies

Shop in local boutiques in downtown Cookeville, TN

6 Tennessee Boutiques

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

Car Enthusiasts Guide Tennessee

Upper Cumberland Tennessee waterfall Sponsored

Find Your Happy Place in the Upper Cumberland

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Explore These 13 Historic Getaways

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