Brentwood singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman's daughter Maria was killed in a terrible accident. Here are local reports of the accident, including Chapman's church information and the official address of Steven Curtis Chapman if you'd like to send a note of condolence to his family.
Country music fans all over Nashville have mourned the loss of 2 great music stars this month: Eddie Arnold and Dottie Rambo. Here is a collection of local memories of Arnold and Rambo, including details of their music royalty funerals.
We are visiting Nashville this spring. Where should I take my toddler, my preschooler, or my school age child? Here's a short list of Nashville attractions and museums geared toward children.
Grand Old Opry tickets are expensive. Very expensive! Here are some cheaper alternatives for experiencing Nashville music without the cost, including information on the Wildhorse, Bluebird Cafe, and Country Music Hall of Fame. Also included is a list of free summer concerts in and around Nashville, TN, for locals and visitors.
Pimento cheese is a Southern delicacy -- and it's easy to find good pimiento cheese spreads in Brentwood. Have it on your lunch plate at Puffy Muffin, buy some by the pound at Fresh Market, or pick up a container of Nashville-made Mrs. Grissom's at Harris-Teeter. You can also make homemade pimento cheese in your Brentwood kitchen. Here's how.
Looking for a fun place to take the kids on a rainy day in Nashville? The Adventure Science Center is the only childrens museum inside Nashville. Here is advice on planning your visit from a mom with a family membership there, what kinds of things kids can do, and links to each exhibit.
When tornadoes rip through Tennessee, people start worrying. Will homeowner's insurance cover the storm damage? Tennessee Farm Bureau insures our Brentwood home. We chose Tennessee Farm Bureau for this and our last 3 homes because they gave prompt and fair payment to homeowners in east Nashville after the devastating tornado.
Are you looking for an elegant place to have a wedding near downtown Nashville? Hear all about our experience at a recent wedding reception at the Nashville City Club. From atmosphere to hors d'oeuvres, we give you the scoop on this reception site. Including the fun wedding food that was the talk of the party: a mashed potato martini bar!
Need to replace or renew your Tennessee drivers license? When my driver's license was stolen, I went to the Express DMV station in downtown Nashville. With average wait times of only 15 minutes, this must be the quickest DMV in Tennessee! Here are directions, plus tips for what to do when you get there.
Need local Nashville and Tennessee souvenirs? The best place to find Tennessee books, postcards, notecards and foods--all in one stop--is the Tennessee State Museum gift shop in downtown Nashville. Take a peek at my photos and see all the great gift ideas that the museum shop offers.
