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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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A heavily wooded area surrounding the Jack Daniel barrel house, with the sun lighting up the sky behind it.

Beyond the Barrels

Let’s take a long walk down by the Stones River, The trails and the boardwalks they go on for miles, Plunk an acorn off one of the bridges, Breath in the blossoms stay for a while. Written about the Murfreesboro Greenway System in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Murfreesboro Day Trip

A pair of cyclists bike through the Upper Sequatchie Valley.

Perfect Cycling Trip in East Tennessee

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, TN Sponsored

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies

The smiling spice queen chef stands tall, Against an ornate restaurant wall, Ginger and cumin fill the mouthwatering air, Maneet Chauhan - the master of masterpiece Indian fare. Written about Maneet Chauhan who is a Nashville, Tennessee chef.

James Beard Chefs

Two people sit on a cliff at sunset, facing a valley with buildings below; one wears blue shirt, the other green, sharing a quiet moment.

Valentine's Day Weekend Ideas

Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville

Knoxville Friends Getaway

Red convertible driving on scenic mountain road with wooden fence, green pastures, forest, and blue mountains under cloudy sky.

Rocky Top Trail

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