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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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Knoxville's Strong Alley on Market Square features a vibrant Dolly Parton mural, perfect for taking photos next to.

Travel Like Dolly Parton

Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

Bee Rock Overlook near Cookeville, TN Sponsored

Things to Do in Cookeville

The Rocky Top Wine Trail – Great Smoky Mountains

Discover The Rocky Top Wine Trail

It’s more than a show, On more than a stage, It’s a family tradition, On radio waves, Where dreamers and legends have always appeared, in an unbroken circle for one hundred years. Written about the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee

Bucket List Concert Venues

Brunch at 5th & Taylor in Nashville, TN

Must-try Tennessee Brunch Spots

Old Country Store & Restaurant: weathered wooden facade with large red sign reading “OLD COUNTRY STORE & RESTAURANT.” Sponsored

Step Back in Time

Three penguins stand on a rock ledge by a pool, with a glass enclosure and people in the background. Sponsored

Ripley's Attractions in Tennessee

The Peabody building at dusk, a large brick hotel with illuminated windows, street-level entrances, and light-trail traffic. Sponsored

5 Fun Facts About The Peabody Hotel

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