Trout Fishing Near Nashville

This article includes information on each of Nashville’s fly shops, along with meeting times for both of Nashville’s fly fishing clubs, Trout Unlimited and Middle Tennessee Fly Fishing. We also give your our pick for the best Tennessee trout fishing guide book and links to our own articles about fly fishing near Brentwood.

Brentwood TN’s New Owl Creek Park

Come along to the opening of Brentwood’s newest park! Like River Park and Concord Park, Owl Creek Park is located off Concord Road–but much farther to the east, toward Nolensville.

Brentwood TN Bradford Pear Tree Trimmers

So many people have researched how to trim Bradford Pear trees at the Fun Times Guide To Brentwood!

Now, we finally have the information you’ve been waiting for:

Abby shares the contact information for the tree trimmers who did such a lovely job pruning her Bradford Pear trees!

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Fly Fishing The Elk At Tims Ford Dam

Here’s another place to fly fish near Nashville and Brentwood. The Elk River and Tims Ford Dam tailwater is less than two hours south between Lynchburg and Winchester. We have all the information you’ll need to plan a fishing trip to the Elk River: fishing advice, directions, canoe rentals, hotels and campsites.

Make Your Own Nashville Garden Tour

This herb garden at the Nashville zoo uses crazy paving.

If you love gardening, you’ll love seeing what Master Gardeners and garden experts plant. Here are a few spots near Brentwood where you can make your own Nashville garden tour.

Nashville’s Cheapest Building Materials Are At The Habitat ReStore

Brentwood residents can find cheap home and garden supplies in Franklin AND Nashville. How? By going green with reused building materials. Habitat for Humanity HomeStores offer a wide variety of doors, windows, and unusual items at great prices. Your purchases help local families build homes of their own.

How fun is that?

Traditional Tennessee Outhouse: A 3-Seat Outhouse In Nashville!

tennessee-outhouse.jpgAt first, I thought this reproduction outhouse was an interesting curiosity.

Outhouses were, after all, one of two bathroom alternatives in pre-plumbing days. (The other option was a chamber pot.)

But when I read the warning at the bottom of the historical notes, I had to laugh!

Where else but Tennessee?

I’m allowed to poke fun because I’m a native!

The outhouse is as much a cultural symbol as the Grand Ole Opry or the tune of Rocky Top.

 

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