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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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Taste Tennessee's Top Bites

A sunny street scene in front of a large historic beige building with a cupola; three women walk together near the corner while a fourth woman walks past in the foreground. Sponsored

Discover Springfield

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A Farmer's Life for Me

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

A two-story white brick building with a crenellated roofline sits on a gravel yard; a flagpole with the US flag stands to the right.

Meet Tennessee's Ghosts

Historic Rock Castle in Sumner County, TN. Sponsored

Make Memories in Sumner County

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Explore These 13 Historic Getaways

Spread wings overhead, rushing river below, Pathways and trails through the cedar and oak, The breeze and birds sing you along, In the Tennessee air with a Tennessee song. Lace up your hiking boots and a nice warm coat, Grab a couple of friends and see where they go. Written about Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

6 Incredible Hikes

Carnton in Franklin, TN

Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways

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