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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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Middle Tennessee State University football players in three-point stance.

Football and Family Fun Murfreesboro

Sprockets and gears and wheels on the wall, They click and hum when they turn, Doesn’t matter how much you go, There’s always much more to learn. Written about the Machinery Exhibit at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Middle Tennessee Spring Destinations

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Explore Discovery Park of America

A young child in blue overalls holds an orange butterfly on an open palm, smiling outdoors.

Kid-Friendly Chattanooga Stops

A smiling server in a kitchen places plated meals on a counter; foreground shows rice, meat, cornbread, greens, and sides.

Black-Owned Restaurants in Tennessee

Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga

Fish on Chickamauga Lake

Smokey, pulled pork on a soft, warm bun, Covered and smothered with homemade slaw, Baked beans with a plastic fork - a party on your tongue, Food this good should be against the law. Written about Ramey's BBQ restaurant in Parsons, Tennessee.

Where to Eat in Tennessee

Budget-friendly travel to Tennessee at Warrior's Path State Park in Kingsport, TN

Budget-Friendly Activities in Tennessee

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POV Real Experiences Local Haunted Places Tennessee

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