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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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Knoxville's Strong Alley on Market Square features a vibrant Dolly Parton mural, perfect for taking photos next to.

Travel Like Dolly Parton

Travel Like Dolly Parton
Upper Cumberland Tennessee waterfall Sponsored

Find Your Happy Place in the Upper Cumberland

Find Your Happy Place in the Upper Cumberland
A young child in blue overalls holds an orange butterfly on an open palm, smiling outdoors.

Kid-Friendly Chattanooga Stops

Kid-Friendly Chattanooga Stops
Farragut, TN Sponsored

Explore Farragut Near Knoxville

Explore Farragut Near Knoxville
A cooler, crisper autumn breeze, Carries the scent of dying leaves, From poplar, oak and hickory trees, In the mountains of East Tennessee. Written about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.

When Autumn Starts Tennessee 2024 Fall Foliage

When Autumn Starts Tennessee 2024 Fall Foliage
Kingsport, TN Sponsored

Appalachian Adventure in Kingsport

Appalachian Adventure in Kingsport
Rock climbing at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN

Tennessee’s Epic Outdoor Rock Climbing and Bouldering

Tennessee’s Epic Outdoor Rock Climbing and Bouldering
Children run and play at My Big Backyard, a kid-friendly area within the larger Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis.

Spring Break Trips

Spring Break Trips
Street view of a city street with brick and stone buildings; a tall vertical "TENNESSEE" sign hangs on a central building.

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville