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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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Black-and-white interior of the Sun Studio, featuring a large retro-style microphone in the foreground, with several guitars on stands, amplifiers, and framed portraits of musicians displayed on the walls in the background.

Cotton Junction Trail

Business street scene with storefronts under an elevated walkway; plants, parked cars, and a striped awning. Sponsored

Day Trip to Morristown

Kids taking photos in front of murals in the Back Alley Gallery in Cleveland TN

Take A Mural Road Trip in Tennessee

A table with plated desserts and snacks, small bowls, and beverages arranged on a wooden surface.

Taste Tennessee's Top Bites

Water roars over the cascading falls, The katydids sing in the trees, Secluded cabins cedar paths, A retreat to find some peace. Written about a cabin at Evins Mill Resort and Retreat in Smithville, Tennessee.

Romantic Getaways

The roar of the river over the rocks, The scent of pine and hemlock, The spray of the mist touches your skin, Carried on a waterfall wind. Written about Stinging Fork Falls in Spring City, Tennessee.

Tennessee Bucket List Waterfalls Stunning Hikes Scenic Falls

A friendly little town up on the plateau, A hustle and bustle remedy, They’re quick with a handshake and a hello, Welcome to Cookeville, in the heart of Tennessee. Written about Historic Downtown Cookeville, Tennessee.

Spend Day Small Town Cookeville TN

Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

Outdoor rooftop patio at The Mailroom in Clarksville, Tennessee, with diners seated at tables under string lights, overlooking historic downtown buildings at sunset.

Where to Eat in Tennessee

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