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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 Goodlettsville

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14 Outdoor Adventures in Elizabethton

Muddy's Bakery Case in Memphis, Tennessee

10 Must Eat Memphis Restaurants This Winter

Rooftop bar in Nashville, The Valentine

Nashville Friends Getaway

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Bleubird: An East Tennessee Roadtrip

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Explore These 13 Historic Getaways

Foster Falls cascades among a lush green forest into a deep pool below in Fiery Gizzard State Park in Marion, TN

Adventures Before Back to School

Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

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Discover Springfield

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