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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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Two musicians perform on a stage: a man playing an acoustic guitar and a woman singing into a mic, smiling. Sponsored

Live Music Spots in Jackson

Sunset view of a historic graveyard at Carnton in Franklin, TN

Old Tennessee

Coal Miners’ Daughter sign atop a manicured hedge arch at the gate of a fenced property.

Screaming Eagle Trail

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Travel like DEK of Hearts

Shular Hospitality Sponsored

Have the Perfect Smokies Vacation

Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Historic Sites

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Forget Your Cares in Fentress County

The Catfish House in Clarksville, TN

Standing at Ease - A Primer for Clarksville’s Culinary Trail

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Choose Your West Tennessee Winter Vacation

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