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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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Nashville By Bike: Tips For Exploring Music City On Two Wheels

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Traveling for work has its ups and downs. When I'm on the road for a week at a time, exploring the cities I'm working in by bicycle helps keep me fit and happy. Nashville sits at the top of my list for bike-friendly cities in the southeast. I've always enjoyed riding in the Music City, exploring endless routing options that visit historic sites like Fort Nashborough and the Bicentennial Capitol Mall. Whether you're a local or just passing through like me, setting out on a bicycle can open … [Read more...]

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Tips For An Exciting RV Adventure Through Franklin And Nashville Tennessee

An RV vacation through Tennessee must include a tour of the Nashville and Franklin area, filled with history, colorful events and the hospitable atmosphere of welcoming residents. Nashville, capital of Tennessee and commonly known to be the bustling center of the music industry, has numerous points of interest for those on RV vacations. Historic downtown makes a perfect setting to get you in the mood for the rest of your trip. Be sure to visit the Bicentennial Capital Mall where you will … [Read more...]

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Top 5 Reasons To Visit Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall

A fabulous view of Nashville's Bicentennial Mall park and State Capital Building. photo by Jenn at TheFunTimesGuide.com

Nashville's Bicentennial Capitol Mall is a 19-acre state park (not a shopping mall... much to the dismay of my 14-year-old daughter). This park was strategically placed in its location and designed/constructed with purpose. (One of them being to preserve the northern view of the State Capitol Building). There are so many reasons to visit this beautiful park, but here are my top 5: It's a history lover's paradise. The entire reason this park was created, in the first place, was … [Read more...]

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Fort Nashborough Self-Guided Tour: A Brief History + Tips Before You Go

A self-guided tour of the cabins at Fort Nashborough. photo by Jenn at TheFunTimesGuide.com

I have a history buff in my family! My 11-year-old son Gavin loves learning about history. So even during the heat of the summer, we took a self-guided tour of historic Fort Nashborough. Here's what it was like... The History Behind Fort Nashborough The fort is a smaller scale re-creation (thanks to the Daughters of the American Revolution) first reconstructed in 1930 and then rebuilt (using the same log cabin construction techniques from the 1700's) in 1962. … [Read more...]

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The Nashville Parthenon: What It’s Like (One Family’s Review)

I must admit the main reason we visited The Parthenon in Nashville was (in large part) due to the movie Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. My son Gavin (11) is a huge fan of the book series written by Rick Riordan. If you are familiar with the book or movie, you know that Percy Jackson journeys to The Parthenon in search of a certain object needed to complete his quest/mission. Ever since we watched the movie, my son has been wanting to visit The Parthenon to … [Read more...]

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Our Review Of Bourbon Tours On The Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Last August, Jim and I hopped in the motorhome and headed for the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky. We had a blast! We made it a 4-day mini vacation -- visiting 1 or 2 distilleries each day, then camping someplace in between the distillery locations each night. Just a few hours drive from Nashville to the North along I-65 will put you in the heart of Bourbon and Bluegrass country. Nashville locals and tourists alike will find it reasonable to make a day trip to the Bourbon Trail if only one or … [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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Re-Opening Franklin Theatre: The Downtown Movie Theater Becomes More Than Just A Franklin Cinema

Those of you who went to the downtown Franklin movie theater know how great it was! After 70 years of showing movies in downtown Franklin, the Franklin Cinema closed its doors in January 2007 due to the ever-increasing rent in the area. That was such a sad day for those of us who frequented the theater. Franklin Cinema In The Past Besides playing current movies, Franklin Cinema was a neat venue and it offered a unique service. The historic building offered 2 movie … [Read more...]

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Historic Franklin, TN License Plates On Sale Now

Be a part of history!Did you realize that Franklin is the only town in Tennessee that has been authorized to create its own license plate? I think that is so cool! I remember several months ago, or maybe even last year sometime, they sent out several options for residents to vote on. So, not only do we have our own plate, we actually chose the design, too! … [Read more...]

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