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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

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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Irish music played at local Boyd's Jig & Reel in Knoxville TN

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music

Knoxville Restaurants with Live Music
Outdoor diners at Cafe 7 at Rock City Gardens

Spend Time on These Tennessee Patios and Rooftops

Spend Time on These Tennessee Patios and Rooftops
Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville
Priddy Farms pumpkin area in Bartlett TN

Find Farms for Pumpkin Picking

Find Farms for Pumpkin Picking
Downtown Bristol, Tennessee Sponsored

Appalachian Adventures in Bristol

Appalachian Adventures in Bristol
A cerulean warbler sitting in the trees in Tennessee. The bird is strikingly beautiful with a white throat, blue plumage with black accents on its wings and tail.

2026 Tennessee Birding Events

2026 Tennessee Birding Events
Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, TN Sponsored

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies
Kayak on the Duck River, Little waves from the paddle , Drift ‘cross the water, Dip your hand in the cool, In the middle of summer. Written about the Duck River in Middle Tennessee.

Activities Close to Nashville

Activities Close to Nashville
Tern Club serves mocktails in Knoxville, TN

Mocktails in Knoxville

Mocktails in Knoxville