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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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Taste Tennessee's Top Bites

Charcuterie board from Oliver Royale in Knoxville, TN

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

Rafting on the Pigeon River in Tennessee

Float the Pigeon River

Shop in local boutiques in downtown Cookeville, TN

6 Tennessee Boutiques

View of a dock at Pickwick Landing State Park

Tennessee River Trail

Spread wings overhead, rushing river below, Pathways and trails through the cedar and oak, The breeze and birds sing you along, In the Tennessee air with a Tennessee song. Lace up your hiking boots and a nice warm coat, Grab a couple of friends and see where they go. Written about Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

6 Incredible Hikes

The roar of the river over the rocks, The scent of pine and hemlock, The spray of the mist touches your skin, Carried on a waterfall wind. Written about Stinging Fork Falls in Spring City, Tennessee.

Stunning Waterfall Hikes

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MICHELIN-Recognized Restaurants in Tennessee

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14 Outdoor Adventures in Elizabethton

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