Tips, time-savers and local info for Nashville visitors
Now through New Years, Nashville sparkles with holiday events and live music. Here's a quick rundown of what's happening in Music City. SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES The Dancing Lights of Christmas November 12-January 2. This drive-through experience includes more than two million lights as you travel a route 2.5 miles long. Tune into their holiday... Continue Reading →
Let's catch you up with what's new in Nashville for 2021 AND 2020 since many frequent visitors haven't been here recently. To keep things simple, I've categorized things as Entertainment, Attractions, Dining and devoted the end of this post to 5th and Broadway. This massive new complex includes 20+ dining options as well as shopping,... Continue Reading →
Following a quiet 2020, Nashville is roaring back with a fine slate of upcoming events in 2021. Scroll toward the end if you're interested Nashville soccer or baseball schedules. 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... 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 →
NOTE: COVID restrictions have been removed for those who have been vaccinated. It is recommended (but not required) that people who have not received the vaccine continue to wear masks indoors unless eating or drinking. Some businesses may have curtailed the days or hours they are open so call ahead! If things are crowded on... Continue Reading →
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