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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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Boating on Norris Lake in Tennessee

Tennessee Water Activities

Loflin Yard, Memphis

8 Memphis Restaurants with Live Music

A two-story white brick building with a crenellated roofline sits on a gravel yard; a flagpole with the US flag stands to the right.

Meet Tennessee's Ghosts

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

Nashville live music performance during 4th of July event

Nashville Music Spots

Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River in Tennessee

Rapids to Railroads: Adventure Through the Tanasi Trail

Old wooden watermill with a wheel beside a small dam, water flowing over a spillway into a blue river, trees and blue sky in background.

Pigeon Forge Family Vacation

Priddy Farms pumpkin area in Bartlett TN

Find Farms for Pumpkin Picking

At a scenic overlook at Cherohala Skyway at Turkey Creek. A specialized viewfinder poised on a pedestal beckons those with color visual deficiency to gaze anew at the splendor of a simple magnificent Tennessee landscape. Out on the edge of discovery. Feel the open air on your skin, hear the serenity of nature’s natural sounds. Be at peace. Written about Cherohala Skyway at Turkey Creek Overlook in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

Experience Tennessee's vibrant colors

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