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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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A woman wearing sunglasses holds a beagle puppy in front of a brick planter; a large mural sculpture of a dog sits nearby.

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend

Aerial view of Chattanooga at sunset, with a river winding through trees and buildings, mountains in the distance. Sponsored

Sights of the Scenic City

Frozen waterfall at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN

Winter Hiking Camping Tennessee’s State Parks

Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

12 Stargazing Places

The Coalmont Cabin near Chattanooga, Tennessee

Winter Getaways in Tennessee

Painted white and standing tall, A place where folks can find it all, Root beer floats and pocket knives, A meat-and-three and bluegrass nights, They don’t make ‘em anymore, Like the T.B. Sutton Store. Written about the T.B. Sutton General Store in Granville, Tennessee.

Promised Land Trail

Photo opportunities abound at murals in Brownsville, TN. Sponsored

Hidden Gems in Brownsville

Priddy Farms pumpkin area in Bartlett TN

Find Farms for Pumpkin Picking

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee

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