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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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Two gray draft horses harnessed to a red wagon labeled Mule Day, standing side by side with ornate tack and decorative harnesses. Sponsored

Explore Tennessee's Mule Capital

Visit with Santa in Memphis at Memphis Zoo Lights

Spend Christmas Memphis

Scenic mountain road winding through autumn forest with colorful trees and distant blue ridges.

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee

An aerial view of Bristol, TN/VA

Vacation to Tennessee's Tri-Cities

Black-and-white interior of the Sun Studio, featuring a large retro-style microphone in the foreground, with several guitars on stands, amplifiers, and framed portraits of musicians displayed on the walls in the background.

Cotton Junction Trail

Outdoor concert at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville TN

Outdoor Music Venues

Nashville live music performance during 4th of July event

Nashville Music Spots

Foster Falls cascades among a lush green forest into a deep pool below in Fiery Gizzard State Park in Marion, TN

Adventures Before Back to School

Historic train depot in Monterey, TN Sponsored

Explore Monterey

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