Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon in Bowling Green, Kentucky – Fun For All Ages!

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Beech Bend Park has the feel of a state fair, amusement park and water park all rolled into one sweet package; tucked away in the beautiful country side of Bowling Green, Kentucky. This park boasts thrill rides, family rides; kiddie rides a new addition to their Splash Lagoon and a convenient campground. Two weeks ago I had the privilege of accompanying my son’s 5th grade class to Beech Bend Park for their end of the year, moving on to middle school field trip. Traveling from … [Read more...]

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...]

‘Elizabethtown’ Movie Premiere In Franklin, Tennessee

***Check out our fun photos and video footage from the movie premiere below *** The premiere of the movie "Elizabethtown" took place last night here in Franklin, Tennessee. Surprisingly, there was very little pre-show publicity around here about the movie premiere taking place at Franklin Cinema. The tiny town of Franklin has been the site of numerous TV commercials and music videos. This was only the 2nd Hollywood movie premiere to take place at Franklin Cinema. Franklin Cinema … [Read more...]

We’re Going To The Fair!

Jim spotted this sign at the local Daily's gas station, and since I'm always up for something new, he knew I wouldn't mind taking in a little George Jones concert at the County Fair. So, here's my PREview of the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, Tennessee. It's the first to be held in this county in over 50 years! (...What's that all about?) We're going on Friday, August 5th -- opening night at the fair. I've never seen George Jones before (aside from spotting him signing books at the … [Read more...]