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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>Exploring the Historic Travellers Rest Plantation &amp; Museum</title>
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Nashville is home to more than just music and the Historic Travellers Rest Plantation &amp; Museum is one of the finest choices for your next event or just a fun day away from the regular life. The Plantation is full of history and gives you the opportunity to explore Nashville through a great tour, event or your own private event.


Tours


Choose from a number of different tours including group tours and specialty tours. Whether you want to take your family for a tour or you want to bring an entire group, you can find everything you're looking for here. Specialty Tours include:




Historic House Tour &amp; Box Lunch - This includes a tour of the historic house, along with a boxed lunch on the porch gallery.


Grand Magnolia Tour &amp; Catered Luncheon - This is the perfect tour for a club meeting and a buffet luncheon. You will spend time discovering the Formal and Herb Garden . This tour is about 2 to 2 1/2 hours long.




Regular Historic House Tours cost $10 per adult and $5 for children.


Planning Your Next Event


The Historic Travellers Rest Plantation &amp; Museum is perfect for weddings, corporate functions and many other types of private events. You can choose from three different packages including:




Package #1 - Barn, Garden and Grounds - Incudes use of crib Barn or Overton Education Center for up to 12 hours. This package is perfect for 125 to 150 guests, but can be expanded to accommodate up to 300 guests.


Package #2 - Barn - This package gives you access to the Overton Education Center, along with tables and chairs for use. The indoor seating will accommodate up to 150 people and with the outdoor area, it can be expanded to 300 guests.


Package #3 - Garden and Grounds - Perfect for up to 150 guests, this package gives you use of the Garden and Grounds for 12 hours the day of rental.




Taking a trip to the Plantation is a great way to spend the day, but this is also a great venue for your next events. Make sure you plan ahead and make your reservations early.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:56:40 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>Hop on the Music City Trolley and Discover Nashville</title>
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The Music City Trolley Hop is a great way to discover all that Nashville offers. There's certainly enough to keep you and your family busy for a few days. If you're new to Nashville or you plan to move here, you can discover your new city with the fun of the Trolley.


Trolley Stops include:




Bicentennial Park


The Parthenon


The Frist Museum


The Country Music Hall of Fame


Ryman Auditorium




You can get on and off at your leisure and you can purchase tickets at the 2nd and Broadway stop or online. The Trolley begins at 10am daily and runs throughout the day.


With your tickets, you receive a guided tour of Nashville and you can enjoy all the different stops, along with much more. Each ticket provides access to the guided tour and trolley all day long.


As you spend time on the trolley, the guide will point out things throughout the city and you will learn all about Nashville. New residents can quickly get acquainted with the top areas in downtown with this type of tour. It's also a great way to enjoy the different stops, along with everything around these major venues.


This is considered one of the best site-seeing tours in the city and it's perfect for couples, families or singles. You can sit back, while the Trolley does the driving for you and you discover the major sites fount in Nashville.


Tickets for the Music City Trolley Hop, which allow you to hop on and off as you please are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 4 to 11. Once you book your ticket, you can spend the entire day discovering the city and use the trolley at your leisure. If you have a day off from work or are planning to move to the Nashville area, this type of tour can help you make your final decision.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>Coming Soon: CMA Music Festival 42nd Fan Fair</title>
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If you're looking for the event for the ages, you need to plan on attending the CMA Music Festival on June 6th through 9th. This is an annual event happening in the summer and one of the favorites for locals in Nashville. With hundreds of artists on hand, plenty of concerts, autograph signings and other events, this is one of the best festivals of the year.


Daily and Nightly Concerts


With so much free music happening, you won't struggle to find a concert to fit your tastes. You won't even need a ticket to enjoy all the music at the Riverfront Park throughout the festival. Some of the artists performing include:




Sara Evans


Taylor Swift


Hunter Hayes


Lady Antebellum


Kip Moore


Blake Shelton


Gary Allen


The Band Perry


Brad Paisley


Keith Anderson


Darryl Worley


David Nail


The Grascals


Gretchen Wilson


Joe Nichols


Phil Vassar


Erich Church


Luke Bryan


And More!




The daily concerts will provide plenty of great entertainment on 10 stages, but if that's not enough each night, concerts will happen under the lights of LP Field.


Connecting with the Artists


Fan Fair X is going to be huge this year. It's estimated to be triple the size of last year with plenty of Artist-Fan Connections. Whether you want to enjoy the History Walk, take some time to shop or meet some of your favorite artists. This is the best way to do it. Tickets are available for $10 per day or $25 for a four-day pass. Lady Antebellum will even cut the ribbon on June 6th to get things started.


Whether you're interested in all the music or you want to spend time meeting your favorite country music stars, you can enjoy it all from June 6th through the 9th.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>A Fun Festival for Everyone</title>
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Coming June 13th through the 16th, the Bonnaroo Music &amp; Arts Festival will provide plenty of fun for the city. This event will actually happen in Manchester, Tennessee, which is just a short drive away. The good news is the Nashville Convention Visitors Corporation is providing single-day tickets and shuttle packages. The busses will leave from LP Field twice a day and shuttle pass holders get free parking, as well. The shuttle will also come back to Nashville twice at night after the festival.


Pricing for Shuttle Packages




Thursday Shuttle Package - $112.50


Friday, Saturday and Sunday Packages - $174.50


Full Weekend Package - $475




These packages all include single-day tickets and round trip shuttle passes for the events.


What's Going On at the Festival


You can look forward to many events and performances throughout the entire weekend. Some of the featured events include:




Pageant of the Cosmos - This includes games, prizes and many unique experiences, along with fireworks on Saturday night.


Q&amp;A with Eric Andre - Friday from 7:30 to 8:30pm


The Bonnaroo Broo'ers Festival - Featuring over 20 different breweries from all over the United States.


Bonnaroo Comedy Theatre - Featuring performances from Daniel Tosh, Bob Saget, David Cross, Nikki Glaser, Michael Che, Jared Logan and many other top comedians.




Other events include the Kidz Jam, Silent Auction, The Silent Disco, Sonic Village &amp; Sonic Stage, Splash-a-Roo, New Music on Tap Lounge, Apples to Apples Game Lounge and so much more!


Tickets for the entire 4-day festival are $269.50 or you can choose one of the shuttle/ticket packages. VIP tickets are sold out, but other types of passes are available, including RV passes and travel packages. Make sure to check the website for specific information on performances, what to bring to the festival and updates about other things going on.
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>Discover the Growing Food Scene</title>
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Nashville is full of fun and has plenty to do. The food scene has grown over the past decade and continues to become one of the highlights of the city. If you want to discover what Nashville has to offer, you can, with the Tennessee Bites. They offer Nashville Food Tours, which provide the perfect opportunity to walk, talk and taste everything Music City offers.


As you take your tour, you'll get to sample food from six different spots. Along with the sampling, you will have a guide sharing all kinds of knowledge about the city, the restaurants in the city and the history behind it all. This is a unique journey that at the Country Music Hall of Fame and makes its way down Broadway to downtown Nashville. You will not only learn about the food scene, but also about many historic landmarks.


If you're new to the city, this type of tour is perfect for introducing you to what Music City is all about. As you discover some of the unique foods, you can start building your own list of restaurants to visit, as you search for your new favorite. You won't be sent home hungry, but you also want be left in a food coma. Most people are more than satisfied at the end, but if you're not, you can visit one of the restaurants for a full meal after.


Tours are held Tuesday through Sunday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Your entry fee includes all the food and water served throughout the tour. Alcohol is available for purchase through the restaurants, as well. The cost is $42 per person. Tours are held rain or shine and it's recommended that you wear comfortable shoes you can walk in. The tour will meet across from the Country Music Hall of Fame and once you've registered, you'll receive an email with the exact meeting location.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 10:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>Quaint and Quiet: Sylvan Park</title>
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Searching for a Nashville neighborhood with plenty of beautiful homes and a quiet atmosphere, isn't always easy. Nashville is known as Music City and many of the neighborhoods are filled with great local venues for music. However, Sylvan Park is the answer for the person seeking a quaint and quiet place to call home. This beautiful area is found southwest of downtown and provides a number of different styles from upscale to funky.


One of the local haunts, which provides the name for the area, is Sylvan Park Restaurant. This establishment has provided old-fashion Southern cooking for over a half-century to residents. It's one of the most popular restaurants found in the city and those loving in Sylvan Park are proud to enjoy the dishes served here.


Another Sylvan Park choice locals enjoy is Caffe Nonna, which is a cozy Italian bistro. It only seats 45, which gives it the perfect ambience with beautiful wooden tables and an intimate setting. If you're looking for something a little more quirky, Park Cafe is next door and provides an eatery with Asian, French, Italian and Indian dishes. This cafe is a more upscale than the other two and you might run into one of the local celebrities here.


Sylvan Park is also known for The Produce Place. This is an establishment providing all types of fresh produce and food. From gourmet items to organic produce, you can find all the best ingredients here. It's not only a place for fruits and vegetables, but also a great place for bread, cheeses and more.


The final place that must be mentioned whenever talking about Sylvan Park is Local Taco. People come from all over the city for these incredible tacos and for good reason. It's a newer joint and provides both lunch and dinner. If you enjoy a good margarita, this is the place for you.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 09:58:08 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>Welcome the Goodguys Back to Nashville</title>
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May 17th through 19th are the date and the event is the Goodguys 8th Nashville Nationals. It will be held at Tennessee Titan Stadium and this will be a huge show with over 2,000 hot rods from before 1972. If you love muscle cars, custom cars, classic cars and older trucks, finding yourself here is necessary.


Not only will plenty of cars be on display, but you can also enjoy the Vendor and Sponsor Exhibits throughout the venue. Learn about the newest car products and trends or participate in the Ahwooga.com Swap Meet. If you need hard-to-find parts, this is a great place to find them. Selling your classic car has never been easier. You can put your vehicle up for sale in the AutoTrader Classic Cars 4 Sale Corral and let others make offers.


On top of all of the things you can do, there's also the Goodguys AutoCross Time Racing Competition. You can attend this race or even compete. There's plenty of great stuff for kids, as well, from the Revell Model Car Make n' Take to the PPG Coloring Contest, the whole family can find something to enjoy.


With so much going on, you can literally get lost in the event. Outside the main event, you can spend time enjoying the Thursday Kick Off Party at 4pm at Advanced Plating, attend the TGIF Party at 6pm on Friday at The Marriott and have fun at the Saturday Night Party at 7pm at the Marriott. Awards will be given out throughout the week and Sunday will be "All American Sunday".


The event starts at 8am all three days and runs until 5pm on Friday and Saturday. Sunday the event will end at 3pm. General admission is $18 per person, kids 7 to 12 years of age are $6 and kids under 6 are free. Parking is $5 per car.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 08:55:29 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>Help the African Children in May</title>
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If you're making plans for the next few weeks and you're looking for something fun, yet helpful to do, you can participate in the 9th Annual Ellie's Run for Africa. This fundraiser happens once a year and comes from Ellie Ambrose. She was only 10 years old when she decided to make it her mission to help the children of Africa receive an education. It only took a few pictures of the situation in Africa to influence her compassionate heart.


This event does more than just raise money. It's a great time to come together as a community, share in the big dreams of the event and make something happen. You have the opportunity to run in this race and help those children in Africa. You can become an "Ellie's Run Hero" with your contribution and add to the $410,000 already raised to help thousands of children get the education they need. All the funds from this event will go to support the African Leadership Inc.


You don't even have to run in the event to help. If you'd rather sleep in or do something else, you can still donate online. However, those looking to run and participate can do so, as well. Just sign up for the event, which will happen on May 18th. IT will start at 1st Avenue and travel to Broadway. The race will start at 7:30am and the Kid's 1-Mile Fun Run will start at 8:30am.


Registration is $30 for individuals, $50 for couples or $70 for families, if you register before the day of the event. Race day, the fees go up by $10 for all. Garage parking will be provided free of charge and your entry includes your race packet, t-shirt, breakfast and refreshments. All participants will also receive admission to the other parts of the event, including African food sampling and performances.
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            <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 11:15:33 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>Explore the New Food Scene in Nashville</title>
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Those living in Nashville understand this is a great place for food, drink and music. The food scene has exploded and it seems like there's a new restaurant popping up on every corner. The past few years, Nashville has been blessed with many new restaurants receiving praise from national magazines and critics. Some of the popular new eateries are listed below:


Silo found in Germantown


Silo features "farm to fork dining" with a menu featuring many Southern traditional dishes. They have a great beer and bourbon selection, as well.


Etch found in Downtown Nashville


Etch features bold flavors throughout the menu with unique dishes full of flavor. It's found on the ground floor of the Encore Tower.


blvd Nashville located in Belmont/Hillsboro


This restaurant took over the old Cha Chah location and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you're looking for a casual menu with many grab-and-go choices, this is a great place for you. They feature a casual menu with robust flavors.


Rolf and Daughters found in Germantown


Another great Germantown restaurant has popped up with "modern peasant food". Many of the dishes have strong Mediterranean and Italian influence infused with Southern ingredients. Many of the ingredients come from nearby Bloomsbury Farm, helping the chefs fill the menu with fresh dishes.


Lockeland Table located in East Nashville


If you're looking for innovation, a great happy hour and affordable prices, this is the right place for you. With many local beers on tap, great pizza and an excellent menu, this restaurant should be added to your list.


The Southern Steak &amp; Oyster found in Downtown Nashville


How can you go wrong with steak and oysters? This restaurant gives you everything you could possibly ask for from a steakhouse with so much more. Each entree is designed to tell a story. Enjoy the oyster bar or choose from one of the entrees from the wood-fired grill as you dine in a restaurant with sustainable seafood and meat.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 09:47:13 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>Shining the Spotlight on Green Hills</title>
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Green Hills is a neighborhood full of amazing homes and great destinations. The Bluebird cafe is one of the most famous places found here and known as a great place for songwriters. You might witness something very special in this area, including up and coming songwriters before they become famous. This is one of the best places for original music, while enjoying some interesting dishes and drinks.


Jazz is also found throughout Green Hills with the F. Scott's Restaurant &amp; Jazz Bar located here. This venue has an award-winning menu with lightly jazz. Every Monday they hold a wine tasting for the community and serve American cuisine within a comfortable atmosphere.


Other great choices for finer dining found in this neighborhood include Table 3 Restaurant &amp; Market and The Greenhouse Bar. These two places give you plenty of great food to choose from, along with a unique atmosphere, craft beers and plenty of specialty drinks.


The sports-minded person will enjoy hanging out at the Crow's Nest, which features many TV's and all the sports action you could ever want. Joe's Place is another great place for sports with a covered patio, stage and plenty of plasma TV's. Both of these bars get very busy on game day and feature plenty for lunch and dinner.


Not only is the nightlife and dining scene hot in Green Hills, but this area also features many boutique shops, an upscale mall and some of the finest shopping found in the area. The Cotton Mill, Kendal Boutique, Dillard's, Macy's, Nordstrom’s and many other great shops are found nearby.


If you're looking for a little bit more luxury, The Mall at Green Hills is the place for you. Luxury brands, such as Tiffany &amp; Co., Sephora, Kiehl's and Louis Vuitton are all found here, along with many others. There's also an outdoor shopping center featuring everything from casual dining restaurants to hip new shops.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 09:43:13 -0500</pubDate>
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