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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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Welcome to Mayfield sign; outdoor area with benches and a brick building in background, tree shade, and garden. Sponsored

Get the Scoop on Mayfield Dairy

Howl with the pack among the thick trees, Become one with nature in East Tennessee, Fly into space past Jupiter and Mars, Open the gateway that leads to the stars. Written about the Wolves at Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Outdoor Marvels and Local Eats Experience Kingsport Tennessee

Christmas at The Island in Pigeon Forge TN

Choose Your Own East Tennessee Winter Vacation

Guided tour of adults and children on the battlegrounds of Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee

Kids' Guide to Shiloh

Downtown Bristol, Tennessee Sponsored

Appalachian Adventures in Bristol

The Tennessee Aquarium Sponsored

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium

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

The Catfish House in Clarksville, TN

Best Restaurants & Food Experiences in Clarksville, TN

People at the pond in Centennial Park in Nashville

Play and Eat in Music City

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