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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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Charcuterie board from Oliver Royale in Knoxville, TN

Experience These Knoxville Restaurants

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Wineries around Nashville

Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Memphis TN

BBQ Festivals in Tennessee

A woman wearing sunglasses holds a beagle puppy in front of a brick planter; a large mural sculpture of a dog sits nearby.

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend

Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Historic Sites

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A Weekend in Maury County

Rooftop bar in Nashville, The Valentine

Nashville Friends Getaway

Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

12 Stargazing Places

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Meet Tennessee's Ghosts

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