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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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Articles and Itineraries

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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Rutherford County, TN Sponsored

Visit the Towns in Rutherford County

Outdoor diners at Cafe 7 at Rock City Gardens

Spend Time on These Tennessee Patios and Rooftops

Mountain top, Anakeesta, Rides and shops and ice cold brews, Fresh air feelings theme park thrills, From your head down to your shoes. Written about Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

12 Whimsical Places

Elegant hotel lobby with central fountain bouquet, red carpet, and seating around marble floor; chandelier lighting and arches in background.

Explore These 13 Historic Getaways

Adventure ropes course with Navitat in Knoxville TN

7 East Tennessee Spring Stops

Family-friendly Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN Sponsored

Explore Nashville's Adventure Science Center

Elvis Presley's pink Cadillac

A Weekend in Memphis and Jackson

Great Smoky Mountains two-day itinerary in Tennessee

2 Days in the Smokies

Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

12 Stargazing Places

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