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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

Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake

Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake: A Top Spot for Smallies

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Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail

The Coalmont Cabin near Chattanooga, Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee

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Award-Winning Nashville Restaurants

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Gift These 13 Tennessee Experiences This Holiday Season

Carnton in Franklin, TN

Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways

Loretta Lynn's in Hurricane Mills, TN

Small Town Music Sites

Watauga Lake

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions

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