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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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Family-friendly Casey Jones Village in Jackson, TN Sponsored

Learn About Casey Jones in Jackson

Learn About Casey Jones in Jackson
A sunrise over a vast harvest field, with a silhouette barn on the left and distant trees on the horizon. Sponsored

Explore Springfield

Explore Springfield
Historic Rock Castle in Sumner County, TN. Sponsored

Make Memories in Sumner County

Make Memories in Sumner County
Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Cool Off This Summer

Cool Off This Summer
Refreshing cool pool on the side of the mountain, A Blue bird sings a welcome song, The warm sun bounces of a shade umbrella, Blackberry Mountain is where you belong. Written about Blackberry Mountain in Walland, Tennessee.

Wellness Getaways

Wellness Getaways
Three musicians perform on a small stage; a woman center sings with microphone, two men play guitar, audience seated watching.

Travel like DEK of Hearts

Travel like DEK of Hearts
Smoky Mountain National Park Sponsored

Explore These Smokies Towns

Explore These Smokies Towns
The Memphis Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee.

Long Weekend Itinerary Memphis

Long Weekend Itinerary Memphis
Electric guitars featured at Main Stage Music in Dayton, TN

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres