Tips, time-savers and local info for Nashville visitors
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 →
POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR DUE TO COVID-19. Let's get your St. Jude Rock'n'Roll Nashville Marathon (sometimes incorrectly called the Music City Marathon) adventure in Nashville off to a strong start. If possible, arrive on Wednesday so you can enjoy some of the most popular attractions before the hordes descend. *Scroll to the end... Continue Reading →
Spring brings typically Nashville to life with festivals, free outdoor concerts, the St. Jude Rock'n'Roll Marathon and the year's biggest musical event--the CMA Music Fest. UPDATED 3-27-20 (I'm trying to stay on top of changes due to COVID-19) Tin Pan South Thursday, March 24-Sunday, March 28. NEW DATES: OCTOBER 20-24 Our first major spring... 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 →
(MOST ARE CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 SO CALL AHEAD) If things are crowded on the so-called Honky Tonk Highway, take a few extra steps to some of our Off-Broadway honky tonks where you're likely to find less overcrowding, lower drink prices and happy hour specials. Let's take a look at the ones in the immediate... Continue Reading →
With so many outstanding outings for families, I've grouped your options into categories such as Water Fun, Museums, History, Games and Challenges, and Theatre. I've noted if they're FREE in purple. Some are geared toward teenagers while others cater to younger kids. The list includes everything from water parks and hiking trails to museums and puppet... 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 →
We're blessed with an astonishing variety of songwriters who regularly perform at listening rooms, hotels, restaurants--even hair salons. Many step out of the shadows and perform their hits or try out new material. Most songwriter nights at listening rooms are a combination of old pros and newcomers. All offer the opportunity for a grand night... Continue Reading →
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