Today we had to get up bright and early, pack our bags and leave our rental house... We had a great stay here, so we were sad to leave, but we had all morning for ourselves, so we hopped in the car and drove to Nashville's Centennial Park to see the Parthenon.You read that correctly:… Continue reading The Parthenon, driving to the airport
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The Hermitage, Franklin TN
It was a gloriously sunny day in Nashville today, all the better for daytripping! Our first point of order today was to get in the car and drive to the Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's plantation only about 20 min east of Nashville.Once on the grounds, they gave us the receiver for an audio tour and ushered… Continue reading The Hermitage, Franklin TN
Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway, Not The Bluebird
It was a cold but sunny morning in Nashville today. We took our sweet time getting ready and left at around 11 o'clock, headed straight to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum! It's quite a mouthful, and also the best possible first contact with Music City!The museum is in the heart of downtown,… Continue reading Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway, Not The Bluebird
Stax Museum, road to Nashville, Grand Ole Opry
When I woke up this morning, it was snowing in Memphis!! Just barely, granted, but: bloody snow was falling from the bloody sky! All the Americans who told me the weather would be lovely this time of year: I hold you personally responsible! You know who you are (it's all of you).Okay, it wasn't too… Continue reading Stax Museum, road to Nashville, Grand Ole Opry