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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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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

Music History Destinations
Family-friendly Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN. Sponsored

Get Close to Animals at Nashville Zoo

Get Close to Animals at Nashville Zoo
Refreshing cool pool on the side of the mountain, A Blue bird sings a welcome song, The warm sun bounces of a shade umbrella, Blackberry Mountain is where you belong. Written about Blackberry Mountain in Walland, Tennessee.

Wellness Getaways

Wellness Getaways
Upper Cumberland Tennessee waterfall Sponsored

Find Your Happy Place in the Upper Cumberland

Find Your Happy Place in the Upper Cumberland
Enjoy dog-friendly hiking trails in Kingston and Oak Ridge, TN

Dog Friendly Trails Tennessee

Dog Friendly Trails Tennessee
Irish music played at local Boyd's Jig & Reel in Knoxville TN

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music
Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee.

Explore Small Towns

Explore Small Towns
A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooks a vast, forested valley and distant mountains under a dramatic cloudy sky at sunset. Sponsored

Find Your Peace in the Smokies

Find Your Peace in the Smokies
FedexForum in Memphis, TN

College Basketball Stops

College Basketball Stops