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American Pickers Mike Wolfe’s Antique Archaeology Store In Nashville

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The History Channel has made "picking" famous. What is picking you ask? Picking in its very essence is finding treasures via other people's trash. Two people have made antique picking an American pastime: Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz. Through their show on the History Channel, American Pickers, the world was introduced (or re-introduced) to picking. Mike and Frank, with the help of their assistant Danielle, travel all over the United States in great anticipation of finding treasures by … [Read more...]

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The Frist Center: A Nashville Art Museum With Fun Stuff For Adults… And Kids

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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...]

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Franklin’s Landmark Booksellers: A First Timer’s Guide

When you enter Landmark Booksellers in downtown Franklin, TN, be prepared to experience the old world at its finest hour. The building itself, built in the 1820's, is a beautiful reminder of Franklin's impressive history, despite its ghost stories. I passed Landmark Booksellers many times, appreciating the architecture and wondering what treasures it may hold, but never went in until last week. If you have made the mistake I have, thinking that it isn't your sort of place, I urge you to … [Read more...]

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Holiday Art After Hours During First Thursday In December – Nashville, TN

There will be art openings & talks, a book signing, and holiday receptions at art galleries citywide. The Nashville Association of Art Dealers (NAAD), a large art gallery membership located in neighborhoods across Nashville, continues its citywide gallery alliance with Art After Hours on the first Thursday of the month (December 3, 2009) from 5pm to 8pm.  This month’s art event offers an array of special holiday offerings, art openings and art talks, and an art book signing … [Read more...]

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Precious Prints – A Fun & Easy Way To Preserve Your Child’s Hand Prints And Foot Prints

Have you ever tried to make a handprint or footprint of your little one? I have and it's not easy. First of all, they do not hold still well. When I tried to do my son's hand, he wouldn't keep it flat on the surface of the clay and kept gouging into it in an attempt to scoop it up. I did not get the hand print. His footprint was easier, but not a job well done by mom. I thought I would give it a try since I received 3 hand/foot print kits for my baby shower. But after messing up 2 of the … [Read more...]

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All The Best Businesses & Services In Franklin, TN (…Tips For New Residents)

Whether you're new to Franklin, TN or just passing through... chances are you might want to get some recommendations from others before visiting a local business establishment for the first time. Especially if you're in need of a service that could be fairly expensive. That's why we're providing this list of all our favorite places in Franklin, Tennessee (...including all of Williamson County). They have all gone above and beyond for us in terms of customer service.   … [Read more...]

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An EAR For The ARTS At The Franklin Factory

Art from all mediums and genres will be displayed on March 20, 2008 from 6 - 10pm at the Factory in Franklin as part of An Ear For The Arts. V102.5's Ace will host the evening with music by Serenatta the romantic Latin ensemble. A special performance by the African Cultural Arts Center Drum and Dance Troup is also on the schedule. … [Read more...]

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Franklin TN Events: Check Here For Upcoming Events In Franklin & Nashville Tennessee

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I can't tell you how many times we've passed through downtown Franklin only to find some big event going on that we didn't even have a clue about. It's kind of our own fault, because we don't subscribe to the local newspaper. And that "free paper" that arrives... on occasion... well, we don't usually get around to reading it until a week or so later. By then, any events advertised have already taken place. But I'm still surprised that there isn't more advertising and signage in the weeks … [Read more...]

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The Franklin Pig

This little piggy has made me smile for years now. I'm sure he... I mean she... I mean IT has had the same effect on hundreds of others who pass by as they drive down Bridge Street in Downtown Franklin. In fact, I've become so accustomed to "checking out the pig" that I get a little upset when I find that they haven't changed the pig's attire in awhile. I'm so intrigued by what the pig is wearing that I even stop to photograph the darned thing every time now! … [Read more...]

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I LOVE Being A Tourist… In Nashville, Tennessee!

Even in my own town (currently Nashville, Tennessee) I love to be a tourist and soak in all the exciting parts about the city! Last week for example, we drove through downtown Nashville (Jim driving, and me with digital camera in hand) and spent a good hour just seeing the sights and taking pictures. I snapped 127 pictures of things like the Nashville skyline, sidewalk scenes, street scapes, closeups of buildings, and interesting statues! Some of my favorites were of the Nashville … [Read more...]

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