Thursday, November 11, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
How Should I Travel To Nashville?
By Plane
Nashville International Airport (IATA: BNA), Is about five miles from downtown. The most inexpensive way to travel to and from the Nashville International Airport and downtown Nashville is to ride the Nashville MTA's Route 18 Airport/Elm Hill bus which serves the airport and downtown on an hourly basis, from about 7AM to about 10PM, seven days a week. Schedules are located at the Welcome Center located on the baggage claim level of the airport. There are non-stop flights to Nashville International Airport from the following cities (some cities may be seasonal or only offer service certain days of the week): Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Cancun, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Hartford, Houston, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis St Paul, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, Oakland, Ontario, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Providence, Raleigh Durham, San Antonio, San Diego, Seattle, St Louis, Tampa, Toronto and Washington
John C. Tune Airport, 110 Tune Airport Dr., +1 615 350-5000,
Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport, 278 Doug Warpoole Rd., Smyrna, +1 615 459-2651.
Cornelia Fort Airport, 2640 Air Park Dr., +1 615 226-4258,
American Charter Express, 4432 Airport Rd., Springfield, +1 615 384-4181.
Lebanon Airport 760 Franklin Rd, Lebanon, +1 615 444-0031.
Murfreesboro Municipal Airport, 1930 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, +1 615 848-3254,
By Car
Nashville is a nexus of several interstate highways, including I-65 (north-south), I-40 (east-west), and I-24 (northwest-southeast). The various highways sometimes merge and split without the typical exit-offramp design, so travellers should consult maps before attempting to navigate the area. There is easy access to/from Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Louisville, among others.
By Bus
Greyhound, 200 8th Ave, +1 615 255-3556, Located right Downtown south of Broadway.
Get Around
By bus
Nashville MTA, +1 615 862-5969, Operates routes throughout downtown and the surrounding area. $1.60 for an adult local fare, with no transfers allowed. An all-day pass for an adult is $4.80.
Nashville's bus system is designed around a central station. The schedule accommodates a 9AM-5PM schedule with limited late night service. Route maps and schedules are subject to change but are available from the Nashville MTA website.
By Train
The Music City Star, +1 615 862-8833, Commuter train runs Monday - Friday. The train runs from Lebanon to Downtown's Riverfront Station. One-Way tickets purchased at the platform are $5 each. There are two shuttle services that transport people for no extra charge, passengers use their Music City Star ticket to board. Shuttle 93 goes up Broadway, West End, and around the Vanderbilt area. Shuttle 94 loops through Downtown. If you wish to go to any other place in the city, you can catch the Downtown Shuttle at the Riverfront Station and exit at the downtown bus mall then catch the bus that is going to your destination.
By Car
Car is always your best bet. Average speed on highways ranges from 55-70 mph, while city streets are generally 35 mph unless otherwise posted.
I-40, I-65, and I-24 are the major interstate highways that run through Nashville.
All major national car rental agencies operate in Nashville.
Taxis are also very prevalent in Nashville, especially Downtown. Taxi companies that operate in Nashville are:
Allied Cab, +1 615 885-1499
Music City Taxi, +1 615 262-0451
Checker Cab, +1 615 615-256-7000
Metro Cab, +1 615 615-365-3434
Parking
If you are looking to park Downtown in a lot or garage, be sure to have a good idea of where to park. The Metro Owned Facilities managed by the Nashville Downtown Partnership (branded as ParkIt Downtown) seems to be the best deal. For example, the Metro Courthouse/Public Square Garage is just $3 after 5pm & on weekends. This is much cheaper than nearby private lots.
Nashville International Airport (IATA: BNA), Is about five miles from downtown. The most inexpensive way to travel to and from the Nashville International Airport and downtown Nashville is to ride the Nashville MTA's Route 18 Airport/Elm Hill bus which serves the airport and downtown on an hourly basis, from about 7AM to about 10PM, seven days a week. Schedules are located at the Welcome Center located on the baggage claim level of the airport. There are non-stop flights to Nashville International Airport from the following cities (some cities may be seasonal or only offer service certain days of the week): Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Cancun, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Hartford, Houston, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis St Paul, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, Oakland, Ontario, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Providence, Raleigh Durham, San Antonio, San Diego, Seattle, St Louis, Tampa, Toronto and Washington
John C. Tune Airport, 110 Tune Airport Dr., +1 615 350-5000,
Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport, 278 Doug Warpoole Rd., Smyrna, +1 615 459-2651.
Cornelia Fort Airport, 2640 Air Park Dr., +1 615 226-4258,
American Charter Express, 4432 Airport Rd., Springfield, +1 615 384-4181.
Lebanon Airport 760 Franklin Rd, Lebanon, +1 615 444-0031.
Murfreesboro Municipal Airport, 1930 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, +1 615 848-3254,
By Car
Nashville is a nexus of several interstate highways, including I-65 (north-south), I-40 (east-west), and I-24 (northwest-southeast). The various highways sometimes merge and split without the typical exit-offramp design, so travellers should consult maps before attempting to navigate the area. There is easy access to/from Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Louisville, among others.
By Bus
Greyhound, 200 8th Ave, +1 615 255-3556, Located right Downtown south of Broadway.
Get Around
By bus
Nashville MTA, +1 615 862-5969, Operates routes throughout downtown and the surrounding area. $1.60 for an adult local fare, with no transfers allowed. An all-day pass for an adult is $4.80.
Nashville's bus system is designed around a central station. The schedule accommodates a 9AM-5PM schedule with limited late night service. Route maps and schedules are subject to change but are available from the Nashville MTA website.
By Train
The Music City Star, +1 615 862-8833, Commuter train runs Monday - Friday. The train runs from Lebanon to Downtown's Riverfront Station. One-Way tickets purchased at the platform are $5 each. There are two shuttle services that transport people for no extra charge, passengers use their Music City Star ticket to board. Shuttle 93 goes up Broadway, West End, and around the Vanderbilt area. Shuttle 94 loops through Downtown. If you wish to go to any other place in the city, you can catch the Downtown Shuttle at the Riverfront Station and exit at the downtown bus mall then catch the bus that is going to your destination.
By Car
Car is always your best bet. Average speed on highways ranges from 55-70 mph, while city streets are generally 35 mph unless otherwise posted.
I-40, I-65, and I-24 are the major interstate highways that run through Nashville.
All major national car rental agencies operate in Nashville.
Taxis are also very prevalent in Nashville, especially Downtown. Taxi companies that operate in Nashville are:
Allied Cab, +1 615 885-1499
Music City Taxi, +1 615 262-0451
Checker Cab, +1 615 615-256-7000
Metro Cab, +1 615 615-365-3434
Parking
If you are looking to park Downtown in a lot or garage, be sure to have a good idea of where to park. The Metro Owned Facilities managed by the Nashville Downtown Partnership (branded as ParkIt Downtown) seems to be the best deal. For example, the Metro Courthouse/Public Square Garage is just $3 after 5pm & on weekends. This is much cheaper than nearby private lots.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Hot Spots for Music In Nashville
Music In Nashville
Nashville is called "Music City". When you are in Nashville take advantage of of seeing the many music attractions. Also check the http:// http://www.nashvillescene.com/ for more events.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave S, ☎ +1-800-852-6437, Daily 9AM-5PM except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days.. Regularly changing exhibits and live performances make this Nashville landmark someplace to visit often. The original Country Music Hall of Fame was built in 1967 and lasted until 2000 when they moved into their new $37 million dollar location. Ticket packages for guided or audio tours also available, as well as combining a tour with the RCA Studio B and the Ryman Auditorium. Adult $17.95, Youth $8.95, Children under 5 free..
Music Valley Wax Museum, 2515 McGavock St, ☎ +1-615-883-3612. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day hours are 9AM-9PM, otherwise they are 9AM-5PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.. See over 50 country music stars dressed in their stage outfits as well as hundreds of autographs on the "Sidewalk of the Stars." Adults $3.50, Children (6-12) $1.50, Children under 5 free.
Musica, Revealed in 2003, Musica is a 38 foot tall sculpture featuring 9 nude dancing figures created by Alan Lequire and is in a roundabout in the heart of Music Row.
Grand Ole OpryGrand Ole Opry, 2812 Opryland Dr, ☎ +1-615-889-9490, The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly country music radio program and concert broadcast live on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee, every Friday and Saturday night, as well as Tuesdays from March through December. It is the oldest continuous radio program in the United States, having been broadcast on WSM since October 5, 1925.
Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave N, ☎ +1-615-889-3060, Daily 9AM-4PM for tours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Completed in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle as commissioned by riverboat Captain Thomas Green Ryman, a newly converted southern evangelist. The Ryman has earned its mark in history by hosting the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 and is now a fantastically intimate setting for concerts of all genres. It has been named Pollstar's "America's Theatre of the Year" for two years in a row, as well as one of CitySearch's top ten "Best Places to Hear Live Music." Adults $8.50 for the standard tour or $11.75 to add the backstage tour, Children (4-11) $4.25 or $7.50 respectively..
Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Pike, ☎ +1-615-383-1461, With its unlikely location in a strip mall in Green Hills, has long been the destination of choice for local and national songwriters, fans of songwriters, and label scouts. Expect schmoozing, sets in-the-round, and lines around the block. Keep in mind, though, that quiet is requested at all times during a performance.
Nashville Symphony, One Symphony Place, ☎ +1-615-687-6500, The Nashville Symphony is in the newly built Schermerhorn Symphony Center and offers a variety of concerts throughout the year. For those on a budget be sure to visit the Free Day of Music offered by the Center in early October.
Nashville is called "Music City". When you are in Nashville take advantage of of seeing the many music attractions. Also check the http:// http://www.nashvillescene.com/ for more events.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave S, ☎ +1-800-852-6437, Daily 9AM-5PM except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days.. Regularly changing exhibits and live performances make this Nashville landmark someplace to visit often. The original Country Music Hall of Fame was built in 1967 and lasted until 2000 when they moved into their new $37 million dollar location. Ticket packages for guided or audio tours also available, as well as combining a tour with the RCA Studio B and the Ryman Auditorium. Adult $17.95, Youth $8.95, Children under 5 free..
Music Valley Wax Museum, 2515 McGavock St, ☎ +1-615-883-3612. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day hours are 9AM-9PM, otherwise they are 9AM-5PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.. See over 50 country music stars dressed in their stage outfits as well as hundreds of autographs on the "Sidewalk of the Stars." Adults $3.50, Children (6-12) $1.50, Children under 5 free.
Musica, Revealed in 2003, Musica is a 38 foot tall sculpture featuring 9 nude dancing figures created by Alan Lequire and is in a roundabout in the heart of Music Row.
Grand Ole OpryGrand Ole Opry, 2812 Opryland Dr, ☎ +1-615-889-9490, The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly country music radio program and concert broadcast live on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee, every Friday and Saturday night, as well as Tuesdays from March through December. It is the oldest continuous radio program in the United States, having been broadcast on WSM since October 5, 1925.
Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave N, ☎ +1-615-889-3060, Daily 9AM-4PM for tours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Completed in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle as commissioned by riverboat Captain Thomas Green Ryman, a newly converted southern evangelist. The Ryman has earned its mark in history by hosting the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 and is now a fantastically intimate setting for concerts of all genres. It has been named Pollstar's "America's Theatre of the Year" for two years in a row, as well as one of CitySearch's top ten "Best Places to Hear Live Music." Adults $8.50 for the standard tour or $11.75 to add the backstage tour, Children (4-11) $4.25 or $7.50 respectively..
Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Pike, ☎ +1-615-383-1461, With its unlikely location in a strip mall in Green Hills, has long been the destination of choice for local and national songwriters, fans of songwriters, and label scouts. Expect schmoozing, sets in-the-round, and lines around the block. Keep in mind, though, that quiet is requested at all times during a performance.
Nashville Symphony, One Symphony Place, ☎ +1-615-687-6500, The Nashville Symphony is in the newly built Schermerhorn Symphony Center and offers a variety of concerts throughout the year. For those on a budget be sure to visit the Free Day of Music offered by the Center in early October.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Vanderbilt Football Preview 2010
Date Published: 15th August Author: Jimmy BoydRSSViews: N/APRINTASK ABOUT The Vanderbilt Commodores have been on a rollercoaster the past month. Coaches were preparing for camp leading up to the September 4th opener against Northwestern when head coach Paul Johnson announced he was stepping down. School administration scrambled to find a replacement finally naming Robbie Caldwell the new head man. He inherits a team that won just two games in 2009 and brings back 11 starters. Vanderbilt is a long shot at +10000 to win the SEC East division. View the full conference breakdown in our 2010 SEC football predictions article.
Vanderbilt’s offense was nearly non existent at times last season, managing just 16 points/game and only 146 yards through the air per contest. Their running game was definitely the strength and sophomore RB Warren Norman is one of the more dynamic offensive players in the SEC. The speedy Norman was voted freshman player of the year in the SEC after breaking Herschel Walker’s record for all purpose yards in a season with 1,941 yards. Granted, most of those yards were gained in kickoff returns as he collected 1050 yards and three touchdowns in that area. Who will be handing the ball off to Norman is uncertain. Larry Smith brings the most experience to the table, but was ineffective for the most part last year before suffering a season ending injury in the 9th game. His touchdown to interception ratio of almost 1:2 will not get it down at the Division 1 level. Redshirt Charlie Goro and junior college transfer Jordan Rodgers will press Smith for the starting position. Vanderbilt’s top three receivers return this season led by John Cole and his 36 catches. Brandon Barden is effective at tight end catching the ball over the middle. Udom Umoh should hit the two deep to round out the receiving core. The offensive line Read more at http://www.articlealley.com/article_1701954_32.html?ktrack=kcplink
Vanderbilt’s offense was nearly non existent at times last season, managing just 16 points/game and only 146 yards through the air per contest. Their running game was definitely the strength and sophomore RB Warren Norman is one of the more dynamic offensive players in the SEC. The speedy Norman was voted freshman player of the year in the SEC after breaking Herschel Walker’s record for all purpose yards in a season with 1,941 yards. Granted, most of those yards were gained in kickoff returns as he collected 1050 yards and three touchdowns in that area. Who will be handing the ball off to Norman is uncertain. Larry Smith brings the most experience to the table, but was ineffective for the most part last year before suffering a season ending injury in the 9th game. His touchdown to interception ratio of almost 1:2 will not get it down at the Division 1 level. Redshirt Charlie Goro and junior college transfer Jordan Rodgers will press Smith for the starting position. Vanderbilt’s top three receivers return this season led by John Cole and his 36 catches. Brandon Barden is effective at tight end catching the ball over the middle. Udom Umoh should hit the two deep to round out the receiving core. The offensive line Read more at http://www.articlealley.com/article_1701954_32.html?ktrack=kcplink
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Around The Ccorner From The Hampton is the Belmont Mansion
Belmont Mansion was the home of Adelicia Hayes Acklen, a wealthy Nashville socialite and businesswoman. It was one of the most elaborate antebellum homes in the South, with 36 rooms and 19,000 sq ft (1,800 m2). The estate contained an art gallery, conservatories, lavish gardens, aviary, lake and zoo. The mansion became the home to Ward-Belmont College, a former women's college. Today it is owned by Belmont University. The mansion is open for tours and features Victorian art and furnishings. The gardens are part of the college campus. Check it out when you are in Nashville.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
20 Green Things in 20 Minutes
Thought this would be a great share!
By Mary Mazzoni
Think one person can’t make a
difference? Think again. With
every American producing 4.6
pounds of trash per day, the little
things we do to reduce our impact
can make a huge difference.
Here are 20 little things you can do
to help the environment and your
world in less than 20 minutes.
Shop local for produce
Click to give
Make a reusable survival kit
Switch to eco-friendly supplies
Do a quick closet cleanse
Re-adjust your computer
Fix that leak
Donate paper scraps to classrooms
Go unplugged
Switch to cloth napkins
Organize a carpool
Start composting
Do a weekly purge of the fridge
Check your pressure
Make the switch to paperless
Make fruit juice concoctions
Pack a lunch
Save your water
Compare & contrast when you stop
To read more, visit
www.earth911.com
By Mary Mazzoni
Think one person can’t make a
difference? Think again. With
every American producing 4.6
pounds of trash per day, the little
things we do to reduce our impact
can make a huge difference.
Here are 20 little things you can do
to help the environment and your
world in less than 20 minutes.
Shop local for produce
Click to give
Make a reusable survival kit
Switch to eco-friendly supplies
Do a quick closet cleanse
Re-adjust your computer
Fix that leak
Donate paper scraps to classrooms
Go unplugged
Switch to cloth napkins
Organize a carpool
Start composting
Do a weekly purge of the fridge
Check your pressure
Make the switch to paperless
Make fruit juice concoctions
Pack a lunch
Save your water
Compare & contrast when you stop
To read more, visit
www.earth911.com
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