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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

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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, a great indoor activity with kids in Gatlinburg

Rainy Day Activities

Rainy Day Activities
Guided tour of adults and children on the battlegrounds of Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee

Kids' Guide to Shiloh

Kids' Guide to Shiloh
A breeze blows through the leaves on a Smoky Mountain top, As a Tennessee mocking bird sings, Two lovers side by side, On a front porch mountain top swing. Written about Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Romantic Getaway in the Smokies

Romantic Getaway in the Smokies
The Coalmont Cabin near Chattanooga, Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee
Rafting on the Pigeon River in Tennessee

Float the Pigeon River

Float the Pigeon River
Green McAdoo Cultural Center

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Splash pad in Central Park in Livingston, Tennessee. Sponsored

Live Your Best Life in Livingston

Live Your Best Life in Livingston
Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Cool Off This Summer

Cool Off This Summer
DEK of Hearts performs at Bluebird Cafe during Tennessee Songwriters Week FInale 2025

Travel like DEK of Hearts

Travel like DEK of Hearts