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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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Guided tour of adults and children on the battlegrounds of Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee

Kids' Guide to Shiloh

Kids' Guide to Shiloh
Cumberland Caverns Sponsored

Go Caving in Cumberland Caverns

Go Caving in Cumberland Caverns
A busy city street lined with storefronts, cars on a wet road, pedestrians walking along sidewalks.

Have Winter Romance Knoxville

Have Winter Romance Knoxville
Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville

Knoxville Friends Getaway

Knoxville Friends Getaway
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Live Music Spots in Jackson

Live Music Spots in Jackson
Downtown McMinnville, Tennessee

Bluegrass, beauty and barbecue in McMinnville, Tennessee

Bluegrass, beauty and barbecue in McMinnville, Tennessee
Craft tequila-based cocktails garnished with jalapeno, lime, and mint from Pushing Daisies speakeasy in Nashville TN

Best Mocktail Bars in Tennessee

Best Mocktail Bars in Tennessee
Frozen waterfall at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN

Winter Hiking Camping Tennessee’s State Parks

Winter Hiking Camping Tennessee’s State Parks
The Memphis Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee.

Long Weekend Itinerary Memphis

Long Weekend Itinerary Memphis