photos of Franklin and Nashville - The Fun Times Guide to Franklin/Nashville, TN

Nashville Nightlife & Pub Crawls: The Best Downtown Nashville Bars And Honky Tonks

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...]

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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 Nashville's history. Rivers throughout Middle Tennessee crested at record high levels, exceeding previous highs by as much as 14 feet. It was one of the largest U.S. floods in the last 100 years, … [Read more...]

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Only In Nashville… I’d Like To Check You For Ticks [Photo]

These are some hats that were for sale at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop downtown Nashville. The cowboy hats were placed on the floor. The baseball cap in the middle reads: I'd like to check you for ticks. ...only in Nashville, right?Thanks, Brad Paisley! :-D … [Read more...]

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day And Beer At The Annual Franklin Main Street Brew Fest

Every year around St. Patrick's Day, the shops on Main Street in downtown Franklin, TN become tasting sites for the adults lucky enough to participate in the Franklin Main Street Brew Fest. Over 40 different beers and Irish whiskey are available for participants to sample from around 20 different vendors. The festival is put on by the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County. At Brew Fest you pay one fee to receive a special beer glass that gives you access to the beers as … [Read more...]

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Experience The Battle Of Franklin With A Self-Guided Tour

Everyone loves a great story. I especially love a true story that is filled with adventure. You may not have noticed, but every time you drive down Columbia Avenue in Franklin, you are passing a story that played out in 1864. On November 30th of that year, almost 9,500 men were lost in a battle that Sam Watkins of the 1st Tennessee Infantry called "the blackest page in history of the War of the Lost Cause. It was the bloodiest battle of modern times in any war. It was the finishing stroke … [Read more...]

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Funny Picture: Welcome To Franklin!

I took this photo downtown Franklin, TN -- right in front of the Franklin Post Office. PHOTO CAPTION: Welcome to beautiful downtown Franklin. Have a seat. ...Well, on second thought, you better sit somewhere else! … [Read more...]

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Franklin Farmers Market: A First-Timer’s Review

I had never been to the Franklin Farmers Market before this. Wow, have I been missing out! The Franklin Farmer's Market is held behind the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road at the corner of Franklin Road and Liberty Pike).It's open Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each May through October. We arrived at about noon to a nearly full parking lot. Be sure to plan accordingly for finding a parking spot, or walking to the market from where you have to park. … [Read more...]

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Visiting Nashville? Some Nightlife Things To Do + Hotel Recommendations For A Fun Weekend Downtown

Some friends of ours were contemplating a visit to Nashville in the near future. They wanted to stay somewhere close to downtown and take in all the sights & sounds that Music City has to offer -- over the course of 2 or 3 days. They would be flying in and taking a cab ride to the hotel. Therefore, they would not have a car at their disposal. They asked for some advice since we've lived here for awhile and love the nightlife. Here's what we recommended... … [Read more...]

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Pictures From The Dierks Bentley Celebrity Motorcycle Ride Today

Today was the Dierks Bentley Miles and Music For Kids motorcycle ride. It started at the Harley Davidson in Cool Springs. (I was there.) It ventured down the beautiful winding road called Barry's Chapel. (I was there). Then onto Highway 46 after crossing Highway 96 and heading into Leiper's Fork. (I was there.) Then onto Pinewood and the Natchez Trace Parkway. I missed that last intersection, because I took another route to the Natchez Trace Bridge over Highway 96 in Franklin where I and a … [Read more...]

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Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe… What It’s Like

Our first time going to the Bluebird Cafe was July 19, 2001. We were brand spankin' new to Nashville and the Bluebird Cafe was a great first experience. On a whim, we thought we'd check out the 6pm FREE show -- because a "friend of a friend" was supposed to be performing there. When we arrived, there weren't any tables left, so we accepted their "best available" seats... at the bar. (This would not be the last time we would find ourselves seated atop tall barstools in the … [Read more...]

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