Tips, time-savers and local info for Nashville visitors and newcomers
If you need current information on a wide range of subjects, consult these apps. All are free and simple to use. FYI, I didn't include the crap apps that are only marginally helpful or glitchy. Free Live Music Finder Developed by the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, this app will give you just the facts--but... Continue Reading →
We're expecting 300,000 football fans to rush into Nashville for the ALL-FREE 2019 NFL Draft festivities Thursday, April 25-Saturday, April 27. That's in addition to the roughly 30,000 runners who will participate in the St. Jude Rock'n'Roll Marathon on Saturday. Plus, there's a Jimmy Buffett concert Saturday night at the Bridgestone Arena where thousands of Parrotheads... Continue Reading →
Before flying in, take to heart a little basic information and pick up a few tips from six-million-mile traveler Joe Calloway. → Note: Flying into the Nashville Airport (designated with the code BNA for Berry-Nashville Airport), you'll see a mess from the air as a major expansion is underway. Good news: it doesn't pose much... Continue Reading →
My friend Adam Lee is a respected Nashville fitness trainer. He's also a running coach and a marathon veteran who qualified for the Boston Marathon. I asked him to provide you with a Nashville-specific consult. First Things First Whether you're running your first race or Nashville returnee, it's awesome that you've prepared yourself for this race.... Continue Reading →
If you're traveling to Nashville, you have two choices: roadway or runway. Roadways Although our airport stays busy, for most people traveling to Nashville means driving. Three major interstates (we don't call them freeways) --I-24, I-65, I-40--intersect here. Don't know if it's still true but the city used to claim that 75% of the population... Continue Reading →
Drink alcohol. The legal age for purchasing and/or consuming alcohol beverages is 21. Even grandmas will likely be asked to show their IDs. Also, good to know: Sunday sales of beer and wine on Sunday from a grocery, drugstore, convenience market or other retail store is limited to 10am-11pm. It can be bought 6am-midnight any other... Continue Reading →
You need three things to drive legally as a Nashville resident. “Each person drives 36 miles a day—near the top for most miles driven.” So reads the sign at the Metro motor vehicle testing center. Until we implement workable mass transit, we drive. Let's get you motoring with a driver's license and proper auto tags to... Continue Reading →
In Navigate Nashville Streets: Part 1, I presented the 5 loops and 10 spokes of Music City. Now let's concentrate on Nashville roads in the central city area. Streets vs Avenues Let's decode Nashville roads: Numbered streets are on the east side (11st Street). Numbered avenues are on the west side of the river (e.g. 21st Avenue).... Continue Reading →
If you have disabilities, travel can be a real challenge. I wish Nashville made it easier for you. I haven't found a round-up of resources so I created one. Click the links that match your specific special needs. My thanks to individuals and agencies who provided guidance. Note: this is very much a work in... Continue Reading →
Let me increase your accessibility to Nashville with a stockpile of resources. And check out my other blogposts for people with disabilities.
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