We love exploring all there is to see & do in the Gatlinburg area.

Actually, I'm referring to those areas surrounding Gatlinburg more than the actual town of Gatlinburg itself.

Why? Because the town itself is so touristy -- with all the souvenir shops and fun things to do downtown -- that it gets pretty hectic and congested.

That's why we typically hang out somewhere between Townsend (to the west), Cosby (to the east) and Bryson City (to the south).

We've lived here 5 years and have never watched Nashville's famous fireworks display... until this year.

Usually, we travel somewhere fun over the Fourth. Though, a couple of times we've watched the fireworks here in Franklin, TN. (For the record, they're usually pretty good.)

But this year, we decided to venture toward downtown Nashville to watch the Fourth of July fireworks display for the first time.

Like Baseball?

Even if you don't, it just might be worth your while to go to the Nashville Sounds vs Oklahoma RedHawks baseball game this Sunday evening at Greer Stadium.

Why?

Because all Dads get a FREE TiVo unit in honor of Father's Day!

I've written about other's opinions of Nashville, Tennessee -- including tourists, college students, and seminar/convention visitors.

But have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience Music City, USA through the eyes of a child?

Come along, as we explore Nashville, Tennessee from the perspective of a 6-year-old...

A Kid's-Eye-View
A few weeks ago, Jim's brother, Steve, and his little whiz kid, Dylan, spent the weekend with us in Nashville.

We skipped town for the weekend and headed to Gatlinburg over the 4th of July holiday. Not only did we get to see "the nation's FIRST 2005 Fourth of July Parade" (which took place at 12:01 a.m. on Monday July 4th -- really midnight of July 3rd)... ooooooohh! But we also got to witness "the nation's LAST 2005 Fourth of July Fireworks Display" (which took place at 11:59 p.m. on Monday July 4th)... aaaaaahhh!

Both were just okay.