Tips, time-savers and local info for Nashville visitors
Following a quiet 2020, Nashville is coming back with a fine slate of upcoming events in 2021. More events will be added as announcements are made. Before visiting be sure to check out newly relaxed Covid restrictions. National Museum of African American Music Now open. Okay, it's not a special event (actually the events are... 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 4/16/21) Nashville's COVID vaccinations passed 30% of the population! To celebrate, public health officials are EASING COVID RESTRICTIONS . What you need to know: Masks are no longer required in outdoor public settings. Bars and other places serving alcohol can provide service until 2 am; closing time is 3 am. Restaurants not serving alcohol... 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 →
Two important notifications: Some COVID restrictions remain in effect. Please DISREGARD the hours listed in each profile below as they relate to pre-COVID operations. (Currently last call is at 1am and 2am closing for all bars downtown.) Hopefully these hours will be reinstated this summer. See the link for specific guidelines. Some businesses were affected... Continue Reading →
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