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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

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Loretta Lynn's in Hurricane Mills, TN

Small Town Music Sites

Let’s take a long walk down by the Stones River, The trails and the boardwalks they go on for miles, Plunk an acorn off one of the bridges, Breath in the blossoms stay for a while. Written about the Murfreesboro Greenway System in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Murfreesboro Day Trip

Watauga Lake

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions

A variety of barbecue from Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Que

Taste Your Way Through Tennessee

Downtown Winchester in Winchester, TN Sponsored

Discover Winchester

DEK of Hearts performs at Bluebird Cafe during Tennessee Songwriters Week FInale 2025

Travel like DEK of Hearts

Photo opportunities abound at murals in Brownsville, TN. Sponsored

Hidden Gems in Brownsville

Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River in Tennessee

Chattanooga Bucket List

Hickory smoked ribs falling off the bone, Grab a pound of beef brisket take it on home, Fingers dripping with barbecue, Me and you and Rendezvous. Written about Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous in Memphis, Tennessee.

Beale Street Food Guide

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