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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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A pair of cyclists bike through the Upper Sequatchie Valley. As they pedal, the mountains of the Sequatchie Valley rise up in the distance. The road is quiet, peaceful. A slight breeze rustles the leaves of a nearby tree, its branches that overhang above the road, providing brief shade.

Cycling Trip in East Tennessee

A luxury king-sized room with stunning views of Knoxville.

Unique Luxury Hotels

Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

Fossil ceilings, limestone walls, The music starts when evening falls, Ancient rock echoes modern sounds, In the cool, dark underground. Written about The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

Music History Destinations

Several people in a white water raft hitting a rapid.

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Loflin Yard, Memphis

8 Memphis Restaurants with Live Music

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Bleubird: An East Tennessee Roadtrip

Red barn with white roof among trees and a dirt path in a grassy park-like setting; American flag visible on barn. Sponsored

Explore Goodlettsville

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

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