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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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Downtown McMinnville, Tennessee

Bluegrass, beauty and barbecue in McMinnville, Tennessee

Bluegrass, beauty and barbecue in McMinnville, Tennessee
Flocks of migrating sandhill cranes at Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge in Birchwood, TN

Birding in Tennessee

Birding in Tennessee
Ancient Lore Village in Knoxville, TN

Charming Cabin Getaways in Tennessee

Charming Cabin Getaways in Tennessee
Aerial view of a winding river through forested hills in autumn, with orange and yellow foliage. Sponsored

Discover Morristown's Natural Beauty

Discover Morristown's Natural Beauty
Splash pad in Central Park in Livingston, Tennessee. Sponsored

Live Your Best Life in Livingston

Live Your Best Life in Livingston
JC Holdway gazpacho soup in Knoxville, TN

Soup Restaurants Tennessee

Soup Restaurants Tennessee
Outdoor rooftop patio at The Mailroom in Clarksville, Tennessee, with diners seated at tables under string lights, overlooking historic downtown buildings at sunset.

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops
Two people in a blue raft race down a white-water river with others in the background; paddling through green, forested canyon.

Rapids to Railroads: Adventure Through the Tanasi Trail

Rapids to Railroads: Adventure Through the Tanasi Trail
Two gray draft horses harnessed to a red wagon labeled Mule Day, standing side by side with ornate tack and decorative harnesses. Sponsored

Explore Tennessee's Mule Capital

Explore Tennessee's Mule Capital