If your travels take you near Memphis, Tennessee, the National Civil Rights Museum offers an unforgettable experience that blends history, emotion, and education. Located at the historic Lorraine Motel, this museum invites visitors to walk through centuries of struggle and triumph in the fight for equality. When I was planning my trip to Memphis, I…
When you think of Nashville, music probably comes to mind first. But the city’s food scene is just as vibrant as its honky-tonks. On a recent trip, I joined the Nashville’s Gulch Tour with Local Tastes of Nashville, a walking food tour that combines delicious bites with local history. There are a few tour options…
Nashville is known as Music City, USA. But I found an amazing museum that has nothing to do with music that is definitely worth visiting. The Lane Motor Museum holds a unique collection of cars, motorcycles and other vehicles that make you wonder what some engineers were thinking. The collection includes automobiles from around the…
Many “Greats” have called Tennessee home. Do you know who they are? One of the most notable is Peyton Manning, but there are several others from hockey, racecars, college basketball, rifle shooting, some Olympians and more. If you’re a fan of sports and want to learn about those from the great state of Tennessee, visit…
Being a native of Utah, I don’t know a lot about the history of Tennessee. I know it’s also known as Music City, USA. President Andrew Jackson is a Tennessee native. But that’s about where my knowledge stopped. At least that’s what it was before I spent some time at the Tennessee State Musuem in…
Researching “Things to do in Nashville” will likely turn up suggestions of touring the historic Belmont Mansion. It’s a beautiful house southwest of downtown Nashville and on the campus of Belmont University. What makes this a unique destination to visit while in Nashville? It’s one of the few 1850s era homes still standing in Nashville….
Andrew Jackson is more than a face on the twenty dollar bill. He served two terms as President Andrew Jackson, from 1829 to 1837. Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage outside of Nashville provides insights into his life. It’s not a presidential library built years after his presidency. Rather, it’s the actual place he called home from 1804…
Gospel. Soul. Jazz. Blues. Rock. R&B. Hip hop. Rap. There are so many rhythms you can groove to in Nashville. But there’s one museum I couldn’t help but tap my foot while taking in the amazing sounds. The National Museum of African American Music has it all. You can walk through the progression of music…
People often associate Nashville exclusively with country music. And while that genre of music is popular, there’s a reason Nashville is known as Music City, USA. There’s a rich history of all sorts of music being recorded and performed in the city. My recent visit to the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum taught me…
Before visiting Nashville, my daughter had no clue who Patsy Cline was, let alone the songs she had written. But it turns out, this museum was her favorite stop on our whirlwind Nashville adventure. Music City USA is riddled with museums and restaurants dedicated to various country music stars. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll…
