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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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Visitor viewing a wall of framed photographs and a large poster featuring a gymnast performing on a beam with the name “BESSIE SMITH” visible above; blue patterned wall.

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs

Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville

Knoxville Friends Getaway

Carriage rides in Dogwood Park, Cookeville TN

An Upper Cumberland Tennessee Christmas

Loflin Yard, Memphis

8 Memphis Restaurants with Live Music

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

Two people sit on a cliff at sunset, facing a valley with buildings below; one wears blue shirt, the other green, sharing a quiet moment.

Valentine's Day Weekend Ideas

Enjoy dog-friendly hiking trails in Kingston and Oak Ridge, TN

Dog Friendly Trails Tennessee

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

Two soccer players in yellow jerseys contest the ball on a sunny field; crowd in stands behind.

Only in Tennessee Sports Events

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