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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.

Garlic Jim’s Pizza: A Review Of Franklin Tennessee’s Newest Pizza Place

We ordered our first pizza from Garlic Jim's Pizza in Franklin last night. It was AWESOME! Best pizza in town! Here's why we love Garlic Jim's Gourmet Pizza, and why we'll be going back again... and again... and again...

Songwriting Q&A: Facts About Songwriter Credits, Getting Paid & Plugging Songs

Below are some questions I have about the business of songwriting... particularly in the County music industry. See which answers I've found along the way. But hopefully, we'll learn a few things from those of you who actually know these answers firsthand and take the time to chime in in the Comments.

Koi Sushi & Thai Restaurant in Franklin

Koi Sushi & Thai is a new restaurant in Franklin, TN. I'd love to hear from you if you've eaten at the Koi restaurant in Franklin. I have a hard time getting past the name on the sign...

The Professional Songwriters Behind CMT’s Celebrity Songwriting Competition Gone Country

Wondering who penned which songs on CMT's Gone Country music competition? Here are the professional songwriters -- all from Nashville, the celebrities who were responsible for singing their songs, and the title of the songs they wrote for the show Gone Country.

Best Chinese Restaurants In Franklin, TN

We've tried a handful of Chinese restaurants in the Franklin, TN area. Here are detailed reviews of the ones we go to the most. More reviews of Franklin Chinese restaurants are added here as we visit the other Chinese restaurants in the area.

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 Franklin Factory. Proceeds from the art sales will be donated to The Minnie Pearl Scholarship program.

Best Places To Find Tennessee Land And Homes For Sale: Franklin, Nashville & More

Looking for a new home in Tennessee? Or, maybe you're Interested in finding land for sale instead of a house? Either way, here are the best places to find homes and property for sale in Tennessee, particularly in the Franklin and Williamson County area...

Why I Don’t Mind Spending $106.00 For 2 Tickets To The Grand Ole Opry or Ryman Auditorium

I don't really like Country music. And Bluegrass and Folk music really aren't my thing either. So why world would I want to go to the Grand Ole Opry so much? And how do I justify spending upwards of $50 a ticket for the experience? Here's why the Opry rocks!

The Hitmen Of Music Row: Jeffrey Steele, Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins, And Craig Wiseman

We knew these guys before they were The Hitmen of Music Row. And thanks to GAC, you probably have a better appreciation for these guys and their music, too. Not to mention their amazing sense of humor! Here's everything you want to know about The Hitmen of Music Row...

Nashville Star Open Auditions & Casting Call Info

Nashville Tennessee is one of 4 national casting calls for the Nashville Star competition. Which means the Open Call takes place on the first day and Callbacks occur on the second day. For Nashville, the dates are March 21 and 22. Here are all the Nashville Star audition dates, times & places...

How To Find A Job In Franklin, Tennessee

Ready to conduct your own online search for a job in Franklin, Tennessee?... Check out these online job postings for jobs in Franklin, TN and Williamson County.

James Otto On GAC Talking About His Song ‘Just Got Started Lovin You’

James Otto is hitting the TV airways this weekend -- sitting down with folks at GAC for one-on-one interviews and to talk about his newest video 'Just Got Started Lovin You'.

Battle of the Pizza Places In Franklin, TN

We took the advice of others in Franklin, TN who recommended we try Mineo's pizza and wings. We did. But we're sticking with Mellow Mushroom as our favorite pizza. Here's why...

Looking For A Job? Here Are The Top Employers And Best Companies To Work For In Tennessee

Check out 'The Top 100 Companies To Work For In Tennessee' and 'The Best Employers In Tennessee', plus other tips for finding a job at Tennessee's top companies.

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

Looking for something fun to do in Franklin, TN today?... Tomorrow?... Next weekend?... Or next month?... Start here to find upcoming events taking place in Franklin Tennessee and the Nashville area.

Nashville’s Dr. Travis Stork Has A New Book AND A New TV Show!

The Bachelor from Nashville Tennessee, Dr. Travis Stork, has a new book called 'Don't Be That Girl'. And he's got a new TV series too. It's called 'The Doctors'. It's a roundtable discussion, similar to 'The View'.

Florists In Franklin Tennessee Including Teleflora Flower Shops & FTD Florists In Franklin, TN

How to find a Franklin, Tennessee florist or flower shop to deliver flowers or gift arrangements to places near Franklin, TN. Which national companies -- like FTG and Teleflora -- have florists in Franklin. Plus local florists and flower shops that rate highly.

The Best (And Worst) Nashville News Channels On TV

I have some issues with how the TV news is covered on the Nashville news stations. See my favorite (and LEAST favorite) Nashville news channels. How would you rate the local news?

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