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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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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

Explore the historic Town Square in Collierville, TN. Sponsored

Find Small Town Charm in Collierville

The Rocky Top Wine Trail – Great Smoky Mountains

Discover The Rocky Top Wine Trail

See the Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Collierville, TN

Experience Small Town Tennessee Charm This Holiday Season

Family posing for a picture at Dickens of a Christmas in Franklin, TN

Places to Take Family Photos

Smokey, pulled pork on a soft, warm bun, Covered and smothered with homemade slaw, Baked beans with a plastic fork - a party on your tongue, Food this good should be against the law. Written about Ramey's BBQ restaurant in Parsons, Tennessee.

Where to Eat in Tennessee

The Catfish House in Clarksville, TN

Standing at Ease - A Primer for Clarksville’s Culinary Trail

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee

A cannon at Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee

Civil War Places

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