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Taking Photos Of Opryland’s Christmas Lights Display

Where is the best place in Nashville to take a Christmas photo? You may be surprised to find that it's NOT the Opryland Hotel! The Opryland Hotel has all kinds of fun, free things to do for Christmas in the Nashville area--but its dark conservatories and artificial lighting make picture taking hard. Never been to the Christmas light display at Opryland? I've included a YouTube video that shows Opryland's Christmas lights in all their greenhouse glory! Here are some tips about visiting Opryland's Christmas light display--and where I think makes the best spot for photos in the Opryland Hotel.

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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree At Local Tennessee Farm

Are you looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm in the Nashville area? The Pick TN Products website has a great directory with lists of local tree farms and stands, including those close to Nashville in Pleasant View, College Grove, Gallatin, Murfreesboro and Lebanon. Locally grown Christmas trees are better for the environment because they prevent erosion in rocky TN soil and reduces transportation costs.

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TWRA Winter Trout Stocking Schedule

TWRA will stock the Harpeth River with trout again this year after last year's phenomenal success. We have the dates for stocking the Harpeth River in December, January, February and March--along with information about where to park and where to wade. We also have photos and information about winter stocking at Marrowbone Lake and a list of all the TWRA winter stocking locations and dates for the 2007-2008 calendar.

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Nashville Theme Christmas Tree Ideas

Looking for a Nashville theme Christmas tree? After touring Brentwood's lovely Christmas decorations, I have an original list of Nashville-related ornaments and theme ideas, from the Music City country music inspired tree... to an equestrian theme that draws from Nashville's pastoral farms and history... to a local landmark tree that includes art postcards and souvenirs from favorite restaurants. Hope you enjoy this virtual Christmas tour of Nashville ideas!

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Army-Navy Game On CBS Nashville

Does your family love watching the Army-Navy Game as much as mine does? When will the Army-Navy Game air in Nashville? I've checked this year's Army-Navy Game kickoff time, as well as when the Army-Navy Game will air on our local CBS affiliate, News Channel Five.

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Brentwood TN Santa Photos and Tree Lighting

Visit the Brentwood Library for free fun holiday events! Have your children's photos taken with Santa Claus in the gazebo, enjoy a magic show and refreshments on Saturday, December 1. Then return on Monday, December 3 for the City of Brentwood's Christmas Tree Lighting and music from the Ravenwood High School Chorus.

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Brentwood TN Christmas Tree Tour

Love holiday decorations and Christmas trees? I have suggestions for creating your very own Nashville Christmas tree tour, with stops at 3 Brentwood stores which offer lavish holiday decorations: ReCreations, Inside Out Home Furnishings, and Trees & Trends.

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Boiling Springs Academy In Primm Park

Tucked behind a Native American village mound lies one of Brentwood's oldest structures. The Boiling Springs Academy on Moores Lane East was donated by the Primm family when the Montclair subdivision was built. Now restored, this 1833 schoolhouse is the centerpiece of Primm Park (also the entrance to Brentwood's bikeway).

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Brentwood Tennessee’s Most Modern Outhouse

Take a look at this historic Brentwood outhouse! Boiling Springs Academy is an 1807 schoolhouse at Primm Park on Moore's Lane. Visiting schoolchildren take field trips there each fall. See how the clever restoration team incorporated a working bathroom at this historic site!