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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.

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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.

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

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.

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

Nashville- Are the Hampton Hotels Having Chirstmas in July?

I just found a great deal surfing the internet the last weekend in July in Nashville. The Hampton Inn Vanderbilt and Hampton In and Suites Elliston Place is givign away a $69.00 rate. I called the hotel to verify if this was possible- rack rate is $159 and they said they made a mistake but would honor the rate for all that called and asked for a $69.00 rate.

Go to there website at http://hamptoninnnashville.com or call the hotel direct at 615 329-1144 or 615 320-6060. I would love to hear your feedback if they did honor the rate.

Nashville to Host the 2018 World Cup!

If this statement was released by the Nashville CVB or Mayor Dean I think the city would riot! Not really, but you would have a lot of very excited business owners as the reported economic impact to Music City would be that of 12 Super Bowls. That's right, 12 Super Bowls.

This would be the Biggest Shot in the Arm our beloved city has ever received and YOU can help.

Support Nashville's Bid for 2018 World Cup
You can help Nashville in their efforts to win a hosting bid by attending the World Cup Final Game at the Nashville "Watch Party" that will be held at LP Field on Sunday July 11th @ 1:30pm.

The offical Watch Party kicks off at 12:30pm this Sunday at LP Field, with game time at 1:30pm. Admission is FREE, rain or shine! You and your family can watch the World Cup Final on the Jumbotrons and on televisions in the Club Level of LP Field.

There will be music, games for kids, drawings for big prizes, and the first 1,000 people will get a free Nashville Sounds ticket. Parking is Free in Lot R.

"The crowd needs to look like Nashville. Young, old, multi-cultural, music fans, sports fans - representative of the diverse community that we are," stated Butch Spyridon, President of the Nashville CVB.

This is a huge opportunity for the community of Nashville to rally after the flood and have a positive impact on the future of our city as the reported revenue that comes along with hosting is $400-$600 million.

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Walking Tour of Vanderbilt University

Hampton Inn andn Suites with Googles "My Maps" we were able to create a map for all our guests that come to visit Vanderbilt University. We in the coming weeks plan on creating a walking and driving map of Nashville. Hope you find this helpful.


View Walk to Vanderbilt University in a larger map

2010 Stream Clean-Up Days: June 26

TU chapters around the country are participating in our annual stream clean-up days. A number of chapters participated in clean-up days on Saturday, June 26, 2010, additional volunteers will join together on their local rivers and streams to planting trees, remove trash and work together to continue their dedication to protecting and conserving coldwater fisheries. Prizes will be given to chapters that bring out the most volunteers, remove the most trash and involve the most community partners.

To schedule your chapter's stream clean-up date, email the information for the event and any questions you have to http://streamcleanup@tu.org.

Who is Artisa?

Arista Nashville is an American record label that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, operated under the Sony Music Nashville. Founded in 1989, the label specializes in country music artists, including Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. The label previously operated three sister labels: Career Records, Arista Austin and Arista Latin . Arista Nashville was founded in 1989 by Tim DuBois. Alan Jackson was the first artist signed to the label. Artists signed to the label within its first five years included Asleep at the Wheel, Exile, Rob Crosby, Steve Wariner, Michelle Wright, Pam Tillis, Brooks & Dunn, Diamond Rio, Lee Roy Parnell, Radney Foster, Blackhawk and The Tractors. Brooks & Dunn and Alan Jackson have remained with the label for the entirety of their careers.


The label founded Arista Texas in 1993, a sub-label specializing in Texas music artists. In 1997, it was split into Arista Austin, which featured Jeff Black, Robert Earl Keen and Abra Moore, and a Spanish-language label called Arista Latin. Foster also moved to Arista Austin from Arista Nashville in 1997.
In 1995, Arista Nashville founded a sister label called Career Records. Parnell was transferred to this label upon its foundation, while Brett James and Tammy Graham were newly signed to it. All three artists moved back to Arista Nashville when Career Records was disestablished. While Graham and James were dropped from it soon afterward, James re-signed to Arista Nashville between 2002 and 2003.

Arista Nashville, Arista Records and 19 Recordings promote and distribute recordings by American Idol winner Carrie Underwood.

In late 2009, Brad Paisley launched a personal label, Sea Gayle, which is distributed through Arista. The label's first signee is Jerrod Niemann

People Helping People in Nashville

Nashville's 500 year flood non-story

If you happened to be listening to Rush Limbaugh Thursday, you may have heard him read a NewsRealBlog post about the Nashville flood and how the national media has ignored the worst flooding disaster the region has experienced in 500 years. Listen here: Download 03 Thu, May 6th, 2010 Hour 3

That post was written by a good friend that used to write for Illinois Review -- Rhonda Robinson -- who now lives in Tennessee. Rhonda's powerful piece below says it all ...

That does say a lot about our city. There are no mass crime sprees, no mass looting.


But what kind of story is that? The Left loves victims. Victims they can use, that is. Preferably, victims that depended on the government, but the system failed. Therefore, a call for more, bigger, and better government is the topic of choice in a disaster situation of any proportion.


There is no story of the “haves” taking advantage of the “have-nots,” only neighbors and churches and communities across the bible-belt pulling together.


No one is calling for a faster cape-clad Uncle Sam. We’re not blaming Obama, Bush, the Tea Party or any corporation. So what’s a leftist media to cover?

Conclusion—no real story here.

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Nashville Flooding: Twitter and YouTube Tell the Story

Mashable May 02 10
Nashville and other parts of Tennessee were hit by the region’s greatest rainfall in recorded history this weekend, resulting in a severe flood that has devastated and even swept away buildings and cars.

The 20 inches of rain have turned interstate highways into veritable rivers, submerged neighborhoods and broken dams. Power outages have affected 36,000 homes. Thankfully, the casualties haven’t been as ubiquitous as the damage. The flood has been ongoing for two days, and so far eleven deaths have been confirmed.
Check out these videos and photos that YouTube and Twitter users have shared from their experiences. Click Here...

Nashville Clean Water Project

Come out May 1, 2010 and make a difference in Nashville

You can make another huge difference on Saturday, May 1 (and snag a fun, free boat ride) by participating in the fourth Nashville Clean Water Project at Percy Priest Lake. We have trash bags, gloves and sunscreen for you... we have snacks, hand sanitizer, T-shirts and hats... ...we have gobs of giveaways and live entertainment.

The Nashville Clean Water Project returns to Percy Priest Lake where recreationalists, fishermen and residents of the Midstate are leaving (sometimes dumping!) their trash behind. Make a difference, make friends, and make Mother nature proud at the Largest Water Cleanup in Nashville History. Register for a well organized event and free swag at www.CleanPercyPriest.org.

Learn how to Tango in Nashville

Nashville is a city filled with culture and Tango. There is a  4-Day Beginner Argentine Tango Workshop
presented by Tango Nashville.

April 24-May 15, 2010

Indulge in Tango with this 4-day, intensive Argentine Tango workshop. Led by Tango Nashville's Dance Troupe and Edie & Mason from Atlanta's Tango Evolution (for the May 15 session), this workshop will cover the basics of the Beginner Level regular class. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that slide easily (no rubber soles) with a closed heel (strap or full heel).

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Great Outdoors In Nashville

Spring is here and there are so many outdoor activities and venues here is Nashville. Check these out.


Parks and Recreation,  Nashville offers 113 different park properties on over 10,570 acres, and seven municipal golf courses. These parks offer something for everyone, including both passive and active recreation. Activities include: senior programs, special population programs, cultural arts classes, dog parks, a variety of trails, nature programs, sports leagues, art galleries, and much more. edit

Some of the highlights of Nashville Parks and Recreation:

Centennial Park, West End Avenue at 25th Avenue. Features a nice duck pond, where you can get up close with the ducks and feed them, as well as a real steam engine train, dating back in the 1800's and a fighter jet on a large, metal stand, to give the appearance of flight. edit

The Parthenon, located in ''Centennial Park'', u-Sa 9AM-4:30PM. Also Su 12:30PM-4:30PM from June to August.. Originally created for Tennessee's Centennial Exposition, this monument was such a well-received attraction that a permanent form was constructed. It maintains the dimensions of the original Athens Parthenon to within a quarter of an inch (at 2/3 the scale), though constructed mainly of concrete as opposed to marble. Inside stands a replica of the statue of the goddess Athena thought to have existed in the original Parthenon. Adults $6, Seniors $3.50, Children 5-17 $3.50, Children under 4 free.

Nashville Golf,  Metro Parks offers seven golf courses. All courses are open seven days a week through Labor day- 7:00 a.m. to dark on week ends, and 8:00 a.m. to dark on week days. After Labor Day new hours will go into affect. Check courses for details. The seven golf courses are:

Harpeth Hills Golf Course, 2424 Old Hickory Blvd, ☎ +1-615-862-8493

McCabe Golf Course, 46th & Murphy Road, ☎ +1-615-862-8491

Percy Warner Golf Course, Forrest Park Drive, ☎ +1-615-352-9958

Shelby Golf Course, 20th & Fatherland, ☎ +1 615'' 862-8474

Ted Rhodes Golf Course, 1901 Ed Temple Blvd, ☎ +1-615-862-8463

Two Rivers Golf Course, Two Rivers Parkway, ☎ +1-615-889-2675

VinnyLinks, 2009 Sevier Street, ☎ +1-615-880-1720

Radnor Lake, Otter Creek Road, ☎ +1-615-373-3467 6AM to sunset. Visitor Center Su-Th 9AM-5PM, Fr-Sa 8AM-4:30PM.. Often called "Nashville's Walden," Radnor Lake was formed when the railroad companies dammed up a small stream to provide a reliable water source for their railroad yards. Although it is in the heart of a residential suburb south of town, hikers on the miles of trails around the pond feel like they are in the heart of the wilderness.

Sports Teams
Centennial Sportsplex, 222 25th Avenue N, ☎ +1-615-862-8480.  Located in Centennial Park. Featuring two indoor ice skating rinks, two pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and a fitness room. Call or check online for the schedules, as they vary from month to month. The Sportsplex is also a practice location for the Nashville Predators professional hockey team. Ice skating admission is $6 with skate rentals available for $2. Memberships are available..

Nashville Predators,  The local NHL hockey team plays their home games at Bridgestone Arena (previously Gaylord Entertainment Center and Sommet Center), which is on Broadway in the heart of downtown. In May of 1998 the Predators were named the 27th franchise in league history and their first playoff game came in 2004. Tickets start at $19 and are available through Ticketmaster..

Nashville Sounds, ☎ +1-615-242-4371, The local minor league baseball team currently plays in Greer Stadium, but talks about a brand new stadium are ongoing. General admission tickets $6, reserved seats $10.

Tennessee Titans, The local NFL football team plays their home games at LP Field, (formerly Adelphia Coliseum), which is located across the river from downtown (it's big, you'll see it). Once the Houston Oilers, the team was reborn as the Tennessee Titans in 1999

Vanderbilt University Athletics,  The Vanderbilt Commodores are one of Nashville's great sports attractions. As members of the Southeastern Conference they compete with a wide range of colleges and universities throughout the southeast United States. The Commodores consistently hold their own in the SEC despite being the perennial underdog.

What's the Weather Like in Nashville?

Nashville sits in the middle of a geographic region known as the Nashville Basin. It is surrounded by the Cumberland Highlands and is bordered by the Cumberland Plateu to the east. The Nashville Basin is characterized by rich, fertile farm country and high natural wildlife diversity.

Nashville has cool, relatively short winters and hot, humid summers, with long spells of spring and autumn in between. Winter temperatures commonly hover slightly above freezing, and a fair amount of light snow generally falls throughout the months of December to February, though large storms of 6-plus inches in a day do occur every few years. Nashville can be prone to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes during the spring and fall months. Summers are hot, but no more than the rest of the southeastern U.S. with temperatures around 90*F (32*C) during the day.

Nashville History Part 2

Nashville was founded in 1779 and it grew rapidly because of its excellent location on the Cumberland River. It was incorporated in 1806 and became the county seat of Davidson County. Nashville was named the capital of Tennessee in 1843.

Like many Southern cities, Nashville was not immune to the economic woes of the post-Civil War South but it quickly rebounded. It only took a few years for the city to reclaim its important shipping and trading position and to develop a solid manufacturing base. The post-Civil War years of the late 19th century brought a new found prosperity to Nashville. These healthy economic times left the city with a legacy of grand classical-style buildings, which can still be seen around the downtown area.
Since the 1970s, the city has experienced tremendous growth, particularly during the economic boom of the 1990s under the leadership of Mayor (now-Tennessee Governor) Phil Bredesen, who made urban renewal a priority, and fostered the construction or renovation of several city landmarks, including the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Nashville Public Library downtown, the Sommet Center, and LP Field

History of Nashville

Nashville  is a city in Davidson County and the capital of the American state of Tennessee. It is sometimes called the "Country Music Capital of the World" or more often "Music City, USA"; however, in recent years, Nashville has done much to escape its country music image and become a regional center of culture and commerce. In fact, Dell, Nissan, and Saturn have all moved some operations to or near the city. The music is various; major rap artists and rock bands (Young Buck, Haystak, Kings of Leon, Paramore, and Ben Folds) claim Nashville as their hometown.


Nashville has been the home of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry  since 1925. The Opry has been located in the Grand Ole Opry House in eastern Nashville since 1974. From 1974 to 1997 the Opry House was part of a theme park called Opryland USA, which closed due to low attendance and was subsequently torn down and replaced with a mega-shopping mall called Opry Mills. Rumors that the Opry is haunted persist to this day as more than 35 people closely associated with the Opry have been met with untimely deaths. These country stars have been burned to death, have been beaten, robbed and shot, have been victims of car and plane crashes and have perished from alcohol and drugs. Nashville is also a great bar scene. If you like to drink,you can go "Honky-tonking" or also known as "bar-hopping"

What is happening in Nashville

Nashville Events & Entertainment


Local Places and Events that everyone can do and enjoy, in and around Nashville including resources, information, events, and articles that offer information on local activities such as festivals, entertainment, parks, swimming, camping, arts, culture, and much more. Look into all of the family friendly attractions and happenings going on.

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