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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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Barista Parlor in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cozy Tennessee Coffee Shops

Electric guitars featured at Main Stage Music in Dayton, TN

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres

A who's who of music has lit up the stages, From hip hop to folk to country and blues, Bonnaroo is a place of all places, No worries, no problem, no shirt and no shoes. Written about the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee.

Music Festivals

Exhibits about desegregation, student support and more show black-and-white photographs of students in Tennessee at the Green McAdoo Cultural Center in Clinton, Tennessee

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Path through a manicured garden with steps leading to a white, two-story building framed by ivy archway.

Small Town Music Sites

Downtown McMinnville, Tennessee

Bluegrass, beauty and barbecue in McMinnville, Tennessee

A luxury king-sized room with stunning views of Knoxville.

Unique Luxury Hotels

Explore the historic Town Square in Collierville, TN. Sponsored

Find Small Town Charm in Collierville

Jonesborough, Tennessee

Prettiest Small Towns

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