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Lynnette Walczak

We moved from Florida to Tennessee in 2001. All signs point to the fact that we will probably retire here -- by choice. We L O V E Nashville! Our favorite places to live are just south of the City -- we've had houses in Brentwood, Franklin, and Spring Hill. And we have properties in Leipers Fork, Cookeville, and Lewisburg. This site is where I share my best tips for moving your family to Nashville and/or visiting Nashville for the first time -- with the ultimate goal of helping you find fun things to do in Williamson County and Davidson County. When I'm not out & about enjoying the Nashville area, you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). To date, I’ve written over 500 articles on this site! Many of them have upwards of 100K shares.

These top 5 Nashville area window and door companies rank high based purely on their customer service -- although they each has great windows and doors as well. See why Central Woodwork ranks #1 and Marvin Windows ranks #2.

The CMT Awards show precedes the CMT Music Festival each June. We scored some press passes this year! Here's how things went at the CMT Music Awards show, and some of the unique things that I saw this year...

This is one of those things that you just don't think about... until you find yourself stranded on the side of the road wondering what your options are. You can bet now I'll remember *THP no matter where I'm traveling in Tennessee!

The fact is, if you live in Williamson County and move to a new home within Williamson County, you do indeed have to change your address with the Tennessee Department of Safety. Here's how to do it, and why it was a big win for me to update and renew my drivers license online!

We've discussed the best and worst Nashville news channels on TV before. Now let's see who your favorite TV news anchors are. Vote now!

Children, pets, and families are welcome to attend this pet-friendly event where photos will be taken with Santa and your favorite pet!

There will be art openings & talks, a book signing, and holiday receptions at art galleries throughout Nashville.

I took this photo downtown Franklin, TN -- right in front of the Franklin Post Office.

Rubdown is a half-hour comedy series that takes you behind-the-scenes with stories inspired by real life situations. The pilot for the show is being filmed in historic Franklin, Tennessee on October 4th and 5th.

What are your favorite places to go out and listen to FREE music in and around Nashville? Here are some of ours.

In addition to style, here's a list of other things that Nashville, Franklin, and Williamson County have received accolades for.

Our network of 21 websites begins its 6th year today. We started this little gig in August 2004... slowly adding new sites through the years. We couldn't have done it alone. Thanks to all our hard-working writers, and you the readers for making The Fun Times Guide what it is today. It's been 5 fun years. Here's to another 5!...

We saw Darius Rucker for the first time in concert last night. He was having a free show at the Grand Ole Opry -- it was part of some promotion with the Jimmy Kimmel Live show. The Darius Rucker concert footage from this particular night airs this Thursday, August 27th on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Here are photos.

Taping for HGTV's Bang For Your Buck show in Nashville, TN will begin soon, so if you're interested, apply immediately! Here are the details to be on the show...

We've seen Chuck Cannon and Lari White several times before -- usually at The Bluebird Cafe. Last night, we were pleasantly surprised to see phenomenal guitarist Tom Bukovac on stage with Chuck. It was a great show with both Chuck and Lari's bands on stage at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville.

Eric Hutchinson played at 3rd & Lindsley, a place that seats less than 300 -- which, if you ask me, is the best way to see musicians: up close & personal! Here are my photos and thoughts about Eric Hutchinson's show in Nashville, Tennessee.

Here are photos and highlights from the first big show at Nashville's Listening Room Cafe featuring: Tony Mullins, Bob DiPiero, Chris Wallin, and Aaron Barker 'in the round'. The Listening Room Cafe recently moved to downtown Nashville, TN after being located in Franklin, Tennessee.