Not even pausing to take a breath from their recent road to Carnegie Hall, Nashville Symphony's next performance will be featuring renowned trumpeter and two-time Grammy nominee, Chris Botti. This well respected trumpeter and composer is an American favorite because of his unique ability to tackle a wide array of musical styles, but he is without a doubt the most well recognized for his heart throbbing jazz instrumentals. Musically exposed from a young age, Chris Botti is able to blend together classic, pop and jazz influences to create truly unique tunes that will surely mark a night worth listening to when coupled with the skill of Nashville's professional symphony.

Nashville is just one stop for Chris Botti on this year's world tour, but it is sure

Nashville doesn't have too many gated and manned residential communities but one that always springs to mind for me is LaurelBrooke. This upscale community is actually located in Franklin and borders Brentwood, It's location, just off Hillsboro Pike, gives the residents easy access to Cool Springs, downtown Franklin, and Green Hills. There are numerous private schools close by, most notably CPA.

Over the past 5 years I have personally shown a large number of the homes in laurelBrooker over $1,000,000 have personally sold homes from around $2M to well over $3M. As a result of these showings and previews for clients I've built up a good library of homes that were previously listed and now coming back on the market. 

One example of a previous sale is

Junk addicts in Nashville, Tennessee, mark your calendars! This month the Tennessee State Fairgrounds will be hosting their monthly Flea Market on May 25th, 26th and 27th at the Nashville Expo Center. This enormous flea-market comes to town on the fourth weekend of every single month except December, and it is always worth the trip. If you enjoy thrifting, bargain shopping, or garage sale-ing, you'll definitely want to make room in your Memorial Day weekend to attend this month's Flea Market Weekend.

Nashville, Tennessee boasts the seventh largest Flea Market in the entire United States of America. In fact, the 1,300 booths that make up your average Flea Market Weekend can't be contained inside the massive Nashville Expo Center… You'll find excess

A community filled to the brim with beautiful homes and beautiful people, Green Hills is a relatively well-off neighborhood in the city of Nashville, Tennessee. You'll find both condominiums and houses here, and pricing is very flexible throughout… Although it greatly depends on which individual neighborhood you end up living in. There are plenty of properties under $200,000 if you are a family looking for a safe neighborhood on a reasonable budget, but there are also high end subdivisions where you'll find estates well over $1M.

While Green Hills has historically been a heavily residential subdivision, it is also conveniently located within close proximity to Nashville's classiest mall, aptly named The Mall at Green Hills. It is definitely one of

Enjoy rich craft beers with one of the most flavorful house-made burgers in all of Nashville at a brand-new The Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden. Since opening in December 2011, The Pharmacy has become a Nashville hotspot, quickly gaining lots of media attention and community recognition. On its old-school menu you will find delicious house-made classic and specialty recipes for wursts, burgers (mostly) and a pretty sizable selection of sides such as sweet potato fries and house 'tots. This place is almost always packed to the brim on weekends, so you'll definitely want to plan that into your schedule if you're counting on quick service.

One thing that sets The Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden apart from any chain restaurant and many of the

Nashville is known for being a culture rich city, mired in history and creativity. As such, it offers some of the most unique shopping experiences in Tennessee, and quite possibly in the Southern US. Read below for 3 unique shopping hotspots that'll give you and your friends or family an exquisite taste of Nashvillean culture at its budget-friendly best.

Hatch Show Print – Definitely one of the most culture-rich throwback stores in Nashville, the Hatch Show Print is actually one of the few old school printing operations still functioning – In fact, they've been in business for over 135 years! Their iconic posters and prints have defined the Nashville music scene for over a century, and while there's not a ton of stuff for sale, you'll occasionally

Did you know that just a little less than a year ago, Forbes magazine ran a piece on the top 52 most populated cities in the entire USA and projected Nashville, Tennessee to rank as the 3rd best 'boom city'? That means that out of every major city in America, over the next 10 years Nashville is projected to cement its position as an economic stronghold through continued economic growth and smart development.

So, why does this matter to you as a home buyer? Well, to understand that question, you need to understand what makes Nashville such a great place to live in right now. It doesn't take much investigation to turn up the reason for the region's economic resilience – a 2008 regional study revealed that 50% of the entire population of the United

As we are coming out of Nashville's officially dubbed Awesome April (a month-long recognition of the native musical culture), May is a celebration of the city's history and cuisine. Of course, throughout the month you'll have no trouble finding live music and good eating, but May is going to be an especially great month for the family. Check it out:

Cajun Fest – Amber Falls' annual Cajunfest is just around the corner on Saturday May 26th. Treat yourself to a day immersed in authentic cajun culture and finger-lickin-good cajun food. It's a great place to bring your family, too, as there'll be all sorts of entertainment throughout the day, from crawfish races to live music and more.

Memorial Day Weekend Celebrations – With Fort Campbell right

For the past 40 years, native Tennesseans have come from all over Nashville and surrounding areas to enjoy perusing the wide array of beautiful artworks and activities on exhibit at the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists' annual Spring Craft Fair. This now expansive fair has become increasingly more popular over the past decade, and now in 2012 TACA estimates the biggest event yet – Over 45,000 Tennesseans are expected to grace the fairs' grounds from May 4 to  May 6 at Centennial Park (just outside of downtown Nashville).

This year, TACA is making it fun not only for the couples and parents, but for any kids coming along too. There won't be any groaning from your little ones' complaints of boredom thanks to the free kid's entertainment that

The stars are a mystery, ever present and infinite. You may not always see them living in downtown Nashville, but they're always there. If you're ready to be star struck – literally! – then you'll definitely want to head over to the Sudekum Planetarium in Nashville to check out their awesome live program, Skies Over Nashville.

Looking for somewhere fun and educational to take your kids? Or maybe you're a teacher or church event coordinator looking to plan your next field trip or youth outing? No matter who you are, you'll learn something and have a good time doing it at Nashville's premier planetarium. Skies Over Nashville will treat you to a simultaneously wondrous and educational show overhead as a live planetarium educator leads you on a journey