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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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Cumberland Caverns Sponsored

Go Caving in Cumberland Caverns

Go Caving in Cumberland Caverns
Outdoor rooftop patio at The Mailroom in Clarksville, Tennessee, with diners seated at tables under string lights, overlooking historic downtown buildings at sunset.

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops
Statue of Jack Daniels at the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg

Jack Trail

Jack Trail
Old Country Store & Restaurant: weathered wooden facade with large red sign reading “OLD COUNTRY STORE & RESTAURANT.” Sponsored

Step Back in Time

Step Back in Time
Farragut, TN Sponsored

Explore Farragut Near Knoxville

Explore Farragut Near Knoxville
Fall foliage in Tennessee

Fall Foliage: Scenic Drives

Fall Foliage: Scenic Drives
Pick your perfect pumpkin this fall season at Flat Top Mountain Farm. The annual fall festival September-November offers hayrides, a cornmaze, pumpkin and flower picking and food trucks all with Flat Top Mountain rising to the sky in the distance.

Pumpkin Patches in Tennessee

Pumpkin Patches in Tennessee
Nighttime exterior of the Bluebird Cafe with its blue awning and neon-lit window display of framed photos, as a crowd of people gathers near the entrance under the glowing storefront lights."

Nashville Music Spots

Nashville Music Spots
Downtown shops in Paris, Tennessee

Things to Do Paris Tennessee

Things to Do Paris Tennessee