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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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Award-Winning Nashville Restaurants

Jonesborough, Tennessee

Prettiest Small Towns

Bakery in Knoxville - Magpies Bakery

Knoxville's Sweet and Savory Eats

Old Country Store & Restaurant: weathered wooden facade with large red sign reading “OLD COUNTRY STORE & RESTAURANT.” Sponsored

Step Back in Time

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Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail

At a scenic overlook at Cherohala Skyway at Turkey Creek. A specialized viewfinder poised on a pedestal beckons those with color visual deficiency to gaze anew at the splendor of a simple magnificent Tennessee landscape. Out on the edge of discovery. Feel the open air on your skin, hear the serenity of nature’s natural sounds. Be at peace. Written about Cherohala Skyway at Turkey Creek Overlook in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

Experience Tennessee's vibrant colors

Nashville's Dragon Park - Fannie Mae Dees Park

Whimsical Vacation Spots

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

Football and Family Fun Murfreesboro

Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

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