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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts is not your typical art museum. Located in downtown Nashville -- on Broadway -- The Frist Center offers not only visual arts galleries but also a hands-on family-friendly interactive area. On the day of our visit, I had my son Garrett and my nephew Austin (both 9) with me. Art museums are not just for adults. The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has a special area, especially for kids – Martin ArtQuest. There are thirty hands-on stations that … [Read more...]
Nashville isn't exactly known for its water parks, but we have a really awesome one right here in our own back yard. It's called Nashville Shores. I'm originally from Florida, and I am a water park enthusiast. Some things that I always look for in a water park are: safety, cleanliness, seating, and fun for all ages. Obviously, safety and cleanliness are the 2 most important, but if you can't find a place to plop your stuff for the day, the fun factor takes a big hit. It's also huge … [Read more...]
This list of fun things to do with kids in Nashville is not in any particular order. I have done quite a few of these activities with my kids, but not all of them... yet! We have only lived in Nashville for 2 years. We plan on doing some of these ourselves in the next few weeks. … [Read more...]
The one question that we are asked most often is: What should we do while we are in Nashville? Our answer is usually customized like this or this to suit your specific interests. (Be sure to check out both of those lists to see some recommendations that aren't listed below!) Generally speaking, our recommendations are typically based on: the type of music you enjoy whether you are driving or flying into Nashville (thus, whether you'll have access to a cab or rental car) where … [Read more...]
Jim and I usually only go to the downtown Nashville bars for music & drinks whenever out-of-town guests are in town. Maybe if we lived closer, we would go more frequently. But we've always lived south of Nashville -- first in Franklin. And now in Spring Hill. To be honest, I’m not all that interested in watching cover bands (which is what you find in some of the Nashville bars). With the amazing quality of musicians, singers, and songwriters that we have here in Nashville, Jim and … [Read more...]
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 Garrett (9) who love skateboarding and scootering. … [Read more...]
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