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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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Articles and Itineraries

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 lone hiker sits at the edge of a cliff over a vast wooded and mountain valley.

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail

Outdoor concert at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville TN

Outdoor Music Venues

Nashville's Dragon Park - Fannie Mae Dees Park

Whimsical Vacation Spots

Wide view of rolling mountain ridges covered in dense forest with vibrant fall foliage in shades of red, orange, yellow, and green beneath a clear blue sky.

Exploring Autumnal Beauty Through Tennessee Trails

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee.

Explore Small Towns

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee

Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville

Knoxville Friends Getaway

You may kiss your bride, As a waterfall roars, In the sunshine, On a cool, rocky shore, The mood in the air, Is light as feather, As a new husband and wife, Begin their life together. Written about Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee.

Unforgettable Places to Elope in Tennessee

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