Tips, time-savers and local info for Nashville visitors
Following a quiet 2020, Nashville is roaring back with a great slate of upcoming events in 2021. More events will be added as announcements are made. National Museum of African American Music Now open. Okay, it's not a special event (actually the events are on-going) but after its long-awaited opening on MLK Day 2021, the... Continue Reading →
For most people, the answer is "no." While the Christmas Day explosion on 2nd Avenue N. affected a number of restaurants, bars and other local attractions, they represent a comparatively small percent of why you're probably coming to Nashville. A few other businesses in the near vicinity have also closed temporarily due to the Nashville... Continue Reading →
UPDATED 1/29/21 The bomb blast on Christmas Day has closed 2nd Avenue, north of Broadway although some farthest from the explosion will be reopening soon. Other businesses are operating as usual under COVID-19 guidelines. Read on for current information. COVID RESTRICTIONS Face masks are mandated in public but can be removed when eating or drinking.... Continue Reading →
Amp up your excitement for Nashville with these online shows, podcasts and a documentary sure to whet your appetite for a visit. Unless otherwise noted, they're free. With Coronavirus-19 shutting down so many Nashville venues, I thought you might enjoy these online shows as options. Some have archives; others are temporarily shuttered. A growing number... Continue Reading →
With dozens of honky tonks on or near Lower Broadway, you might think these are your only options for live music in Nashville. Not true. Friends helped me curate this list of hidden treasures that won't be found on most "visit Nashville" websites. Mouse over the headers to find links to the websites. Although these... Continue Reading →
You're visiting Nashville with your cat or dog. Or you're trying to get a handle on all the pet resources Nashville offers. Here's one page covering lots about pet-centric topics. Emergency Pet Care Let's deal with crisis situations first. What if your pet gets really sick after hours? Although the headline at the top mentions... Continue Reading →
Often asked, "Is there anything in Nashville beside country music?" Absolutely, just pick your alternative: rock, pop, EDM, Americana, metal and more. They just don't get as much publicity. Most venues survive by booking a variety of acts. Organized by location, here are some of the venues that have strong cred, are high profile or... Continue Reading →
You probably know of the Titans, Predators and Sounds but Nashville has a wide range of spectator sports that covet your attention. A few listed below might even surprise you. Nashville Predators Yes, it's currently king of among Nashville spectator sports but which is more fun to watch: the team on the ice and the... Continue Reading →
There's no Nashville experience more authentic that hearing songwriters perform in listening rooms. No frills. No drum solos. No pyro. Just pure poetry set to music. They're a draw for both locals and visitors, especially in-the-round performances featuring three or more songwriters swapping songs and stories. I asked artist/songwriter-on-the-rise Lockwood Barr to make a list of... Continue Reading →
UPDATED 1/29/21: * The Christmas Day bombing affected 41 businesses on 2nd Ave., N. including several popular bars/restaurants. Several nearest Broadway have already reopened. * The honky tonks on Broadway are open and unaffected by the blast. COVID notes: Bars stop seating new arrivals at 11pm. All close at midnight. Restaurants that don't serve alcohol... Continue Reading →
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