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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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A museum exhibit room with glass display cases, posters, guitars on the walls, and wooden floors showcasing instruments and artifacts.

Take A Music Journey

Take A Music Journey
Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville
Street view of a city street with brick and stone buildings; a tall vertical "TENNESSEE" sign hangs on a central building.

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville
Person holding a bottle of wine in a vineyard with rows of grapevines in the background.

Wineries & Wine Tasting Near Nashville, TN

Wineries & Wine Tasting Near Nashville, TN
People raft down a foamy river rapid, navigating whitewater near rocky banks with trees along the shore. Sponsored

America’s Favorite Whitewater

America’s Favorite Whitewater
Painted white and standing tall, A place where folks can find it all, Root beer floats and pocket knives, A meat-and-three and bluegrass nights, They don’t make ‘em anymore, Like the T.B. Sutton Store. Written about the T.B. Sutton General Store in Granville, Tennessee.

Promised Land Trail

Promised Land Trail
Downtown Gatlinburg, TN Sponsored

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots
Drinks in Nashville TN

Mocktails in Nashville

Mocktails in Nashville
JC Holdway gazpacho soup in Knoxville, TN

Soup Restaurants Tennessee

Soup Restaurants Tennessee