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

Sights of the Scenic City

Sights of the Scenic City
A couple and their dog paddle a red canoe alongside a person kayaking in an orange kayak, gliding across calm, tree-lined green waters on a peaceful river outing.

Activities Close to Nashville

Activities Close to Nashville
Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake

Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake: A Top Spot for Smallies

Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake: A Top Spot for Smallies
A wood artist at The Outpost in Pickwick Dam, TN

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee
A pair of cyclists bike through the Upper Sequatchie Valley. As they pedal, the mountains of the Sequatchie Valley rise up in the distance. The road is quiet, peaceful. A slight breeze rustles the leaves of a nearby tree, its branches that overhang above the road, providing brief shade.

Cycling Trip in East Tennessee

Cycling Trip in East Tennessee
Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Brunch at 5th & Taylor in Nashville, TN

Must-try Tennessee Brunch Spots

Must-try Tennessee Brunch Spots
Family-friendly Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN Sponsored

Explore Nashville's Adventure Science Center

Explore Nashville's Adventure Science Center
Aerial view of a winding river through forested hills in autumn, with orange and yellow foliage. Sponsored

Discover Morristown's Natural Beauty

Discover Morristown's Natural Beauty