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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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Family boating scene on a white speedboat with a canopy; four people stand and fish along a calm shoreline. Sponsored

Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies

Family-friendly Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN Sponsored

Explore Nashville's Adventure Science Center

You may kiss your bride, As a waterfall roars, In the sunshine, On a cool, rocky shore, The mood in the air, Is light as feather, As a new husband and wife, Begin their life together. Written about Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee.

Unforgettable Places to Elope in Tennessee

Shop in local boutiques in downtown Cookeville, TN

6 Tennessee Boutiques

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

Donuts from Blackbird Bakery Donuts in Bristol, TN

Must-Visit Donut Shops in Tennessee

Two people slide down a tall water slide split into two lanes, splashing into pools below.

Tennessee Water Parks and Attractions

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

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Discover Springfield

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