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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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The setting sun to the west casts its golden rays on Norris Lake as a speedboat races on the lake, hoping to anchor to see the skies in brilliant color. Surrounding forests and mountains can be seen in the distance.

Tennessee Water Activities

Tennessee Water Activities
Scenic mountain road winding through autumn forest with colorful trees and distant blue ridges.

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee
Johnson City Breweries

Johnson City Breweries

Johnson City Breweries
Two people slide down a tall water slide split into two lanes, splashing into pools below.

Tennessee Water Parks and Attractions

Tennessee Water Parks and Attractions
Deep inside a cool damp cave, A boat drift ancient lake, Glassy water underground, Silence is the only sound. Written about The Lost Sea in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

Roadside Attractions in Tennessee

Roadside Attractions in Tennessee
The UT Gardens featuring lavender, a giant tree, perennial and annual flowers in flower beds in Jackson, Tennessee

Gardens and Wildflower Trails

Gardens and Wildflower Trails
Downtown Gatlinburg, TN Sponsored

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots
Vista of layered blue mountains seen through trees, with foliage in foreground framing a distant valley.

Dreamy Fall Photo-Op Spots

Dreamy Fall Photo-Op Spots
Seared tender strip steak, Oysters half shelled, Bold red wine has a story to tell, Refined French fair in Chattanooga’s heart, So much to choose, you won’t know where to start. Written about Easy Bistro in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Where to Chow Down in Chattanooga

Where to Chow Down in Chattanooga