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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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The Rocky Top Wine Trail – Great Smoky Mountains

Rocky Top Wine Trail Wineries Tastings Tours

Rocky Top Wine Trail Wineries Tastings Tours
A variety of barbecue from Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Que

Made Tennessee Bucket List Barbecue Spots

Made Tennessee Bucket List Barbecue Spots
Port Royal State Historic Park in Adams, TN

Fall Hikes Near Nashville

Fall Hikes Near Nashville
Kayaking in Kingsport, TN

20 Secret Kayaking Spots

20 Secret Kayaking Spots
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Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Display at Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis featuring Elvis's authentic costumes

Rockabilly Tennessee Music Pathway

Rockabilly Tennessee Music Pathway
Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Historic Sites

Tennessee Historic Sites
Adventure ropes course with Navitat in Knoxville TN

7 East Tennessee Spring Stops

7 East Tennessee Spring Stops
Summer in Johnson City TN

Things to Do in Johnson City, TN | Tennessee Vacation

Things to Do in Johnson City, TN | Tennessee Vacation