2010 Nashville Flood Facts And Photos
The Nashville flood was unprecedented and the first of its kind for this area. Around here,… [MORE]
Videos + Review Of Sixth Avenue Skatepark In Nashville
Sixth Avenue Skatepark is located in the heart of downtown Nashville. This park offers indoor… [MORE]
Nashville By Bike: Tips For Exploring Music City On Two Wheels
Traveling for work has its ups and downs. When I'm on the road for a week at a time, exploring… [MORE]
3 Things You Must Do When Visiting The Opryland Hotel In Nashville
The Opryland Hotel is a must see -- especially if you are visiting the Nashville area for… [MORE]
Tips For An Exciting RV Adventure Through Franklin And Nashville Tennessee
An RV vacation through Tennessee must include a tour of the Nashville and Franklin area, filled… [MORE]
Franklin /Nashville Basics
2010 Nashville Flood Facts And Photos
The Nashville flood was unprecedented and the first of its kind for this area. Around here, they call it the 1000-year flood. The 2 days of constant rain and flooding which took place on May 1-2, 2010 in Nashville Tennessee broke all kinds of records: It was the most rainfall in 2 days in … [Read More...]
Drivers In Tennessee: Dial *THP For Roadside Assistance & To Report Road Rage Or A Driver Under The Influence
I just heard an ad for this today on the radio... When you're traveling on Tennessee roadways and notice a stranded driver, or become stranded yourself, you're encouraged to dial *THP on your cell phone and a highway patrol officer will be dispatched to help you. The Tennessee … [Read More...]
Do You Have To Change Your Tennessee Drivers License Address If You Move, But Stay In The Same County?
What happens when you move from one address in Williamson County, TN to another address in the same county? Do you have to change the address on your drivers license? That's what I was asking a few months ago when we moved from Franklin to Spring Hill. I wanted to do the right thing, but I didn't … [Read More...]
Fun Things To Do
Videos + Review Of Sixth Avenue Skatepark In Nashville
Sixth Avenue Skatepark is located in the heart of downtown Nashville. This park offers indoor and outdoor skating areas, but it is better known for its indoor facility. If you have skateboard, scooter, or BMX enthusiasts you'll want to check this park out! I have two boys Gavin (11) and … [Read More...]
Nashville By Bike: Tips For Exploring Music City On Two Wheels
Traveling for work has its ups and downs. When I'm on the road for a week at a time, exploring the cities I'm working in by bicycle helps keep me fit and happy. Nashville sits at the top of my list for bike-friendly cities in the southeast. I've always enjoyed riding in the Music City, exploring … [Read More...]
Tips For An Exciting RV Adventure Through Franklin And Nashville Tennessee
An RV vacation through Tennessee must include a tour of the Nashville and Franklin area, filled with history, colorful events and the hospitable atmosphere of welcoming residents. Nashville, capital of Tennessee and commonly known to be the bustling center of the music industry, has numerous … [Read More...]
Shopping & Business
3 Things You Must Do When Visiting The Opryland Hotel In Nashville
The Opryland Hotel is a must see -- especially if you are visiting the Nashville area for the first time. It was on my "to do" list when I first moved to Nashville in March of 2010. Unfortunately, due to record setting flooding that May, we had to postpone our visit until the hotel was … [Read More...]
Shopping For Windows Or Doors In Nashville?… We Had The Best Experience With These 5 Companies
When we were shopping for doors and windows while planning for our new log home, one of the biggest hurdles was finding the right windows and doors. First of all, there are so many choices and styles to choose from (which, alone, wasn't the most difficult part). The worst part was finding reputable … [Read More...]
Franklin’s Landmark Booksellers: A First Timer’s Guide
When you enter Landmark Booksellers in downtown Franklin, TN, be prepared to experience the old world at its finest hour. The building itself, built in the 1820's, is a beautiful reminder of Franklin's impressive history, despite its ghost stories. I passed Landmark Booksellers many times, … [Read More...]
Restaurants & Food
Downtown Nashville’s Broadway Brewhouse & Mojo Grill: A Family Review
I finally got my best friend and her family to come to Nashville for a visit. (They had never been to Middle Tennessee before!) It was an exciting weekend for us. We wanted to show them around downtown Nashville, and have an excellent meal in the process. If it were my first time in downtown … [Read More...]
Mangia Nashville: This Family-Style Italian Restaurant Is One Of The Best-Kept Secrets In Franklin, TN
We went to Mangia Nashville for the first time last weekend. It's an Italian restaurant that came highly recommended by a friend of ours. He had the time of his life there a couple months earlier when friends invited him to a surprise birthday party there. He has been back twice since … [Read More...]
Thai Restaurant Review: Jasmine Thai Cuisine In Cool Springs
I love Thai food but I refuse to just open up the Yellow Pages and blindly pick a restaurant -- since I've never had Thai food in Tennessee before! I decided to ask some of my friends who have lived in Nashville for quite awhile (and know all the best places to eat) where I could go for awesome … [Read More...]
Local Celebrities
CMT Music Awards Show In Nashville: What It Was Like
We live in Nashville. Last night, we attended the CMT Awards show. No, not the CMA awards. And not the ACM Awards either. (If you ask me, it's easy to get them all confused.) This is the one that precedes the CMT Music Festival each June. We scored some press passes this year! Here's how … [Read More...]
Photos & Video Of Alan Jackson’s Home For Sale In Franklin, TN
I guess we'll have to find another Nashville celebrity home to take the lead spot in our informal "Tour of the Stars Homes" that we take visitors on when they visit Nashville for the first time. Sadly, Alan Jackson's 19,000 square-foot home is now for sale. His house has been the highlight of our … [Read More...]
Darius Rucker Nashville Tennessee Photos – Grand Ole Opry
Last night, Jim and I got free tickets to see Darius Rucker at the Grand Ole Opry. I heard about this free "invitation only" event on the local evening news (Channel 2) the night before the show. They mentioned something about it being part of the Jimmy Kimmel show -- but I never … [Read More...]
