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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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Outdoor park scene with many people seated on the grass and blankets, crowds enjoying a sunny day near a water tower structure. Sponsored

Explore Discovery Park of America

Sprockets and gears and wheels on the wall, They click and hum when they turn, Doesn’t matter how much you go, There’s always much more to learn. Written about the Machinery Exhibit at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Middle Tennessee Spring Destinations

Historic train depot in Monterey, TN Sponsored

Explore Monterey

Slab of mouthwatering ribs, brisket, smoked chicken and all the fixings enjoyed outside on Bain Barbecue's patio in Memphis TN

BBQ Places in Memphis

Cumberland Caverns Sponsored

Go Caving in Cumberland Caverns

Four bottles of Belle Meade bourbon and one bottle of vodka lined up on a wooden surface, front labels visible.

Visit Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

A close-up of a stack of pancakes with a pat of butter on top, being served on a plate in a diner.

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies

Path through a manicured garden with steps leading to a white, two-story building framed by ivy archway.

Small Town Music Sites

Loflin Yard, Memphis

8 Memphis Restaurants with Live Music

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