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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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Outdoor concert at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville TN

Outdoor Music Venues

Seared tender strip steak, Oysters half shelled, Bold red wine has a story to tell, Refined French fair in Chattanooga’s heart, So much to choose, you won’t know where to start. Written about Easy Bistro in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Where to Chow Down in Chattanooga

Cyclists crossing a bridge during the USA Cycling Trials in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Cycling Events in Tennessee

Guitars and gold records, Rockabilly blues, The roots of delta music, A pair of blue suede shoes, Legendary legends waiting here for you. Written about the Legends of Tennessee Music Museum in Jackson, Tennessee.

Take A Music Journey

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, a great indoor activity with kids in Gatlinburg

Rainy Day Activities

Several people in a white water raft hitting a rapid.

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Echoes of the empty are the only sound, Voices from the past whisper through the trees, Rustling up the dead leaves drying on the ground, Only oak and hickory growing where a small town used to be. Written about Tennessee’s Ghost Towns.

Ghost Towns Tennessee

The air is as still as the water, Your kayak floats silently by, Only the sound of the paddle, Under the Tennessee sky. Written about Battle Creek in Marion County, Tennessee.

14 Secret Kayaking Spots

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