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American Pickers Mike Wolfe’s Antique Archaeology Store In Nashville

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The History Channel has made "picking" famous. What is picking you ask? Picking in its very essence is finding treasures via other people's trash. Two people have made antique picking an American pastime: Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz. Through their show on the History Channel, American Pickers, the world was introduced (or re-introduced) to picking. Mike and Frank, with the help of their assistant Danielle, travel all over the United States in great anticipation of finding treasures by … [Read more...]

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Sopapilla’s Franklin TN: New Mexican Cuisine At Its Best!

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Sopapillas is a New Mexican restaurant in Franklin, Tennessee that somehow slipped past my radar until today. They've been open for almost 3 years -- at the corner of Franklin Road and Moore's Lane. The owner is Steve Dale (the bass guitarist for Little Big Town), who "brings to the south a taste of what he grew up on in New Mexico and Arizona." Hubby and I have driven past Sopapilla's (and a handful of other restaurants in that shopping center) numerous times saying, "We should stop in … [Read more...]

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Looking For Seafood In Franklin, TN? My Family’s Review Of Bonefish Grill

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I'm originally from Florida, where finding an excellent seafood restaurant is like finding an awesome honky tonk bar in downtown Nashville. They are literally everywhere. If you reverse the scenario, Florida is not known for its honky tonk bars. Nor is Tennessee known for its seafood restaurants. What has made it challenging is this: I have a seafood-loving family landlocked in Middle Tennessee. I'm not saying there aren't any seafood restaurants here, I'm just saying that they are few … [Read more...]

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Franklin Tennessee Shopping: Top 4 Places To Bargain Shop

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Are you a bargain shopper? I am. Some people bargain shop out of necessity. Other people bargain shop for the sheer thrill of finding an awesome deal. Regardless of why you bargain shop, did you know there are great places in Franklin to find amazing deals? My family and I are huge into saving money. Bargain shopping is on our list of musts when it comes to managing our finances. We recently took a family trip into Franklin to find the best places to bargain shop. … [Read more...]

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Review Of CMA Country Christmas Show, A Holiday Special That Tapes In Nashville & Airs On ABC Each Year

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If you like Country music and Christmas music, then the CMA Country Christmas show is for you. If you like Christmas music but not Country music, you may or may not enjoy this show. (There are a couple of performances by mainstream artists.) If you like Country music but not Christmas music, this show is most likely not for you.   Let me explain...   … [Read more...]

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Review Of Historic Franklin, Tennessee Walking Tours: Our Franklin On Foot Food Tour

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Did you know that we have a city right here in Tennessee named after Benjamin Franklin? I'm talking about the city of Franklin. It was founded on October 26, 1779. It's also the location of one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles. The Civil War ravaged Franklin Tennessee economically, and it took 120 years for it to bounce back. Today, Franklin is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States (per the 2010 Census). It is a blend of southern hospitality and big city charm. A … [Read more...]

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Nashville Skatepark Review: Two Rivers Skate Park

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You can't always skateboard outside in Nashville (anywhere really), but there are several months out of the year that are perfectly ideal for it. When that's the case, grab your skateboard, BMX bike, or inline skates and head over to Two Rivers Skatepark! This park is FREE, it's big, and it has some awesome features sure to keep any skater or biker busy for hours.   This is our family's review of the skatepark...   … [Read more...]

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Photos & Videos Of George Jones’ Home For Sale In Franklin, TN

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Much like Alan Jackson's home, I can't count the number of times I've been to George Jones' house. Like thousands of others, we visited the home of George and Nancy Jones during the Christmas holidays each year. Their Christmas light display was truly amazing. And if friends were in town, we made a point to take them as well. It was one of the highlights on our holiday lights tour around Nashville. George Jones recently put his Williamson County home up for sale (4025 Nestledown … [Read more...]

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Franklin Tennessee Dog Park Review: The K9 Korral At Harlinsdale Park

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We already have a favorite dog park in Franklin... it's Maggie's Bark Park. Our second favorite is Warner Dog Park. But still, I was incredibly excited when I heard there was another new dog park in town! It's called the K9 Korral Dog Park at Harlinsdale Farm. So the dog and I both jumped in the Jeep and we went to check it out...   First Impressions I can't count the number of times I've passed by Harlinsdale Farm on Franklin Road, yet I never stopped to see what … [Read more...]

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Nashville Road Trip Checklist: 6 Things To Do Before You Hit The Road

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With all the fun the Nashville area has to offer year-round, there's a solid argument for never leaving. Still, few things do more to ignite our spirit of fun and adventure than hitting the open road. Whether you're heading to the Smokies in the fall or to the Land Between the Lakes for a late summer retreat, one of Nashville's assets is its geographical proximity to so many other outdoor and cultural landmarks within an afternoon's drive, from Mammoth Cave to Memphis. Before … [Read more...]

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