With all the fun the Nashville area has to offer year-round, there's a solid argument for never leaving. Still, few things do more to ignite our spirit of fun and adventure than hitting the open road. Whether you're heading to the Smokies in the fall or to the Land Between the Lakes for a late summer retreat, one of Nashville's assets is its geographical proximity to so many other outdoor and cultural landmarks within an afternoon's drive, from Mammoth Cave to Memphis. Before … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
I just heard an ad for this today on the radio... When you're traveling on Tennessee roadways and notice a stranded driver, or become stranded yourself, you're encouraged to dial *THP on your cell phone and a highway patrol officer will be dispatched to help you. The Tennessee Department of Safety wants to remind motorists to dial *THP if they encounter trouble on the road. The Tennessee Highway Patrol responds to more than half a million calls for service each year. State … [Read more...]
What happens when you move from one address in Williamson County, TN to another address in the same county? Do you have to change the address on your drivers license? That's what I was asking a few months ago when we moved from Franklin to Spring Hill. I wanted to do the right thing, but I didn't want to pay for a new drivers license if I didn't have to! Here's what I found (and did) recently. In the end, it was a big win for me! … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Wondering what the traffic is like in Franklin, Tennessee today? Check out these live traffic cams... … [Read more...]
According to the National Motorists Association, the top 10 cities with speed traps are: 1. Detroit, Michigan suburbs 2. Colorado Springs, Colorado 3. Houston, Texas 4. Orlando, Florida 5. Nashville, Tennessee 6. Ann Arbor, Michigan 7. Albuquerque, New Mexico 8. Washington, D.C. 9. Denver, Colorado 10. Virginia Beach, Virginia … [Read more...]
48% of Tennesseans polled say that they have knowingly thrown trash on the street. 1 in 5 say they do this on a regular basis." Source The Keep Tennessee Beautiful group and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently launched StopLitter -- a new Tennessee Litter Prevention Campaign to provide education and awareness to Tennesseans. Why Should You Care About Litter? Let Us Count The Ways: $11,000,000. Yes, you read those zeros right. That's $11 million tax payer dollars our … [Read more...]
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