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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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Explore Discovery Park of America

FedexForum in Memphis, TN

College Basketball Stops

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

Places to Take Family Photos

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

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Ripley's Attractions in Tennessee

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Travel like DEK of Hearts

Fall foliage in Tennessee

Fall Foliage Journey

Sprockets and gears and wheels on the wall, They click and hum when they turn, Doesn’t matter how much you go, There’s always much more to learn. Written about the Machinery Exhibit at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Middle Tennessee Spring Destinations

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Black-Owned Restaurants in Tennessee

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