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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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Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

Dickson Williams Mansion in Greeneville TN

Greeneville History and Cuisine

People at the pond in Centennial Park in Nashville

Play and Eat in Music City

Woman stands on a blue tufted couch in a colorful stacked wall of books, wearing a white jacket and ripped jeans.

James Beard Chefs

Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis TN. Sponsored

Explore Graceland

A patron holds up a jelly-filled pink donut with brown sugar crumbles on top in front of the Five Daughters Bakery in Nashville TN

Vegan Restaurants

Dine above the clouds at Cafe 7 at Rock City Gardens. Cafe 7's patio gives you expansive views of Chattanooga and the mountains beyond. Dine on Southern classics while enjoying the sunshine.

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops

Downtown shops in Paris, Tennessee

Things to Do Paris Tennessee

Great Smoky Mountains two-day itinerary in Tennessee

2 Days in the Smokies

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