The child advocacy group, America's Promise Alliance, has named Metro Nashville and Davidson County as one of the top spots for young people.

The chairwoman of America's Promise Alliance is Alma Powell, the wife of retired General Colin Powell.

I love, Love LOVE Royal Thai in Cool Springs!

I know there are several in the Nashville area, but I've only been to the one in Cool Springs.

Here's why we are "regulars" there...

There's been a lot of change in downtown Franklin, TN lately.

It seems like ever since Gray's Drug Store closed up shop a couple of years ago, we've seen a fair amount of turnover among the storefronts lining downtown Franklin.

I guess we can blame it partly on the high rent, and partly on Franklin's unique demographic... among a whole host of other factors I'm sure.

But thankfully, when one business leaves, another one comes in its place.

The latest buzz in Franklin these days is what the new Listening Room Cafe will be like!

Most are excited to see another live music venue coming to downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Word is, the doors will open in February '07.

We went to Basil's for the first time last night.

For the record, we kind of consider ourselves "experts" on Americanized Thai cuisine these days. We eat out at a Thai restaurant up to 3 times each week! (No joke.)

I'll post a review of the other Thai restaurants soon, but for now, Basil's is the only Thai food I can think about... it was soooooooo tasty!