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Attention Tennessee Parents & Kids: Tomorrow Might Be A ‘Snow Day’… No School!

Ever since we moved to Tennessee, one thing that strikes us as funny is the number of 'snow days' that school-age kids get each year... and even the number of days that school is canceled due to RAIN -- in preparation for subsequent flooding. They tend to cancel school the night before, based on the premise that it's going to snow, rain, or sleet, rather than on actual precipitation.

Win FREE iPod Stuff… If You Download The One Billionth Song Via iTunes!

You'll have to act fast, but iTunes is counting down to the one billionth song download... and YOU could be the lucky winner!!! The prize?... an iMac, iPods, and iTunes music download cards. Here's the scoop.

Horseback Riding In Franklin & Nashville, Tennessee

All the best places to go horseback riding in the Nashville area... from The Natchez Trace to Percy Warner Park and dozens of horse riding stables in between.

Some Interesting Facts About TDOT’s Roadside Assistance Program: Highway Incident Responders

Tennessee's roadside assisted program is called 'HELP' and features lime yellow colored trucks which roam the major roadways assisting stranded motorists and facilitating traffic flow after major and minor accidents. In Nashville, the trucks are imprinted with the words 'Highway Incident Response Unit' - HIRU.

Use Songtapper To Find The Name Of A Song

Not sure what the name of a song is? Use your computer keyboard to tap the thythm of the song and SongTapper will help you find the name of the song!

Wanna Be A Rock Star?… Here’s How You, Too, Can Be Almost Famous

So you want to be a rock star?... Here are some fun links to satisfy your musical fantasies and test your creative energies when it comes to singing, drumming, composing, mixing, and guitar playing.

Local Sighting: The Bachelor’s Travis Stork and Sarah Stone Seen In Green Hills Together

Inside Scoop about The Bachelor's Dr. Travis Stork and Sarah S. -- or Sarah Stone, as she is known here in Nashville -- they were spotted together in public!

The Nashville Nobody Knows

Candace Corrigan knows the Nashville that nobody else knows. It's more than just Country music.

Like Animals?… Here’s A Bit About My Experience Working At A Zoo…

A little about my experience working at a zoo... in Gulf Breeze Florida... where I helped hand-raise a baby orangutan and watched several wild animal births.

Family Photos – Spending Time With Lynnette’s Relatives

Family Photos – Spending Time With Jim’s Relatives

Adorable Black Lab/Great Pyrenees Puppies (aka How We Chose Our Dog Tenor)

Check out these adorable Great Pyrenees/Black Lab puppies that are happy and healthy from a 6 week old litter in Columbia, Tennessee. This is how we chose our new puppy, Tenor.

Predators Hockey: The View From The Cheap Seats vs. On The Glass

We had the BEST time at the two most recent Nashville Predators home games!... here's a comparison of the view from the cheap seats (nosebleed Section 303) vs on the glass (where the pretty people are).

Nashville Skyline At Sundown

A picture of the Nashville skyline as the sun was setting over the city. The skyscrapers are glistening in the sunlight, with just the right amount of shadows...

Places To See Christmas Lights & Holiday Attractions In The Nashville Area

Looking for something fun to do this holiday season? There are a number of fun things to do in the Nashville area... You might enjoy viewing these Christmas lights displays. Or, consider visiting these holiday attractions in middle Tennessee.

Scott Holt Electrifies The Crowd At BB King’s In Nashville

Here are some photos from last night... We went to see Scott Holt perform at BB King's in Nashville. He brought a number of fellow musicians on stage to perform on this night too!

‘Tis the Season to Hear Scott Holt Sing the Blues

Scott Holt Band has a new album called Revelator and can be heard locally in the Nashville area this December.

A Music First: The White Stripes To Perform On The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

The biggest thing I've learned about The White Stripes is... Looks can be deceiving! Jack and Meg are two of the most down-to-earth people. Quite contrary to my initial perception of the band. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at The White Stripes band, including some of their songs and videos.

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