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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.

I've sung the praises of The Farm at Natchez Trace before. But now I have a few more to add to the list... And, just like last time, there was evidence that they went above and beyond to make him feel comfortable in unfamiliar surroundings.

Franklin TN schools are closed so often at the last minute that it's hard to guess whether school is going to be open or closed these days. And it's clear that Williamson County Tennessee parents are searching for 'a better way' to find out about school closings -- especially at times when schools become closed at the last minute due to bad weather or some other emergency. Okay parents, here's what you need to know...

I was so eager to go to the Town Hall Meeting in Nashville that was hosted by Pandora's founder, Tim Westergren. I really enjoy listening to fellow young entrepreneurs tell their stories describing how they managed to make a living out of doing something that they truly love. Here's what Tim told us about Pandora... the number one streaming radio in the U.S.

Tis the season for checking out Franklin, Tennessee's holiday light displays. One interesting way to see all of the Christmas lights is to hop on the Franklin Trolley and let them chauffeur you through the town to gaze at all of the glittering decorations. Here's the scoop...

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Friends of ours are planning a visit to Nashville. They want to stay somewhere close to downtown and take in all the sights & sounds that Music City has to offer -- over the course of 2 or 3 days. They asked for our advice. Here's what we recommended...

See how Nashville's NFL, Minor League Baseball, and NHL teams are stacking up these days. Are they still the fan favorites?

It's really difficult to say from this one instance alone which of the 7 celebrities should be awarded the Country Music record deal. But inquiring minds want to know, so here are my thoughts...

Yep, even with the ever-popular Thong Song under his belt, it appears that Sisqo is trying to make his break into Country music these days. Here are photos & highlights from Sisqo's performance at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, where he was one of 7 celebrities competing for a Country music gig.

Who knew that Maureen McCormick could sing?! I mean, other than watching her, as Marsha Brady, perform with her Brady Bunch siblings as The Silver Platters... Remember that episode? Here, Maureen McCormick competes with 6 other celebrities on CMT's 'Gone Country' to see which ONE will be awarded a country music contract.

Kellie was seated upstairs in the left balcony. I was standing on the far right side of the stage, up front. Nevertheless, I managed to snap a couple of photos of Kellie at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee.

Julio Iglesias, Jr. has 'Gone Country'. Now, he's striving to be the one -- of 7 celebs competing for the chance -- who is awarded a Country Music deal. Tonight he sang one of the songs that he co-wrote with Nashville songwriters.

Carnie Wilson's baby girl, Lola Sofia, was the subject of the song that Carnie chose to sing onstage at the Wildhose Saloon in Nashville. It's a song that she co-wrote with Leslie Satcher for the CMT reality TV show called 'Gone Country'. Here are photos...

Get ready for another pop superstar to make their way to Nashville. This time, it's Jessica Simpson who is packing up and moving to Music City USA. Here's the scoop...

It was obvious that John Rich sees a lot of promise in Diana DeGarmo as a Country music artist. He talked her up big time -- not that she needed it -- and the big-wigs in the balcony seemed to be overwhelmingly receptive of her as a performer. She had a lot of fan support too.

The Drachenburg Folklore Festival is a Renaissance / Fantasy / Folkloric styled event that will be held in Jamison Hall at the Factory in Franklin, Tennessee on November 4, 2007.

We went to Tossed -- the new salad restaurant in Cool Springs -- the other day. We rate their salads as so-so. Here's why...

If you're wondering what to do about your kitchen or bathroom design, then the following home designers are likely to be helpful. Most of these are certified interior designers who reside here in the Franklin and Nashville area. Many have come highly recommended by the design centers and showrooms we have visited.

Taylor Robinson is the 2007 WRIF Rock Girl. She made an appearance at the IHRA drag racing events in Milan, Michigan. Taylor gave everyone a show climbing in and out of Terry McMillen's race car.