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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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Photo opportunities abound at murals in Brownsville, TN. Sponsored

Hidden Gems in Brownsville

Cell block at historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary

Meet Tennessee's Ghosts

A cannon at Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee

Civil War Places

Creekwalk Inn in Cosby, TN

Tennessee Fall Vacation Ideas

Green McAdoo Cultural Center

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Nashville's Trace Trail

Water roars over the cascading falls, The katydids sing in the trees, Secluded cabins cedar paths, A retreat to find some peace. Written about a cabin at Evins Mill Resort and Retreat in Smithville, Tennessee.

Romantic Getaways

Family posing for a picture at Dickens of a Christmas in Franklin, TN

Places to Take Family Photos

Fossil ceilings, limestone walls, The music starts when evening falls, Ancient rock echoes modern sounds, In the cool, dark underground. Written about The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

Music History Destinations

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