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By Jan Duke, About.com Guide to Nashville since 2003

Nashville Events - May

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Nashville has plenty of Year-Round Entertainment for the Entire Family. Come take a Look at What's Going On and See What Events are Happening this Month in and around Nashville. Explore ... Read More

Strawberry Festival Time in Tennessee

Monday April 28, 2008
The month of May has finally arrived in Tennessee and that only means one thing. It's Strawberry Festival Season! If you are a true Strawberry Lover, treat yourself to ... Read More

Titans Draft Nets Seven Players

Sunday April 27, 2008
The 2008 NFL Draft finished up with the Tennessee Titans bringing in a total of seven new players to the Nashville based football team. Most all of the drafted ... Read More

Nashville Sounds Play Ball

Friday April 25, 2008
You can be sure that every spring, just around the time that the little league teams around Middle Tennessee begin their games, that the Nashville Sounds games will be starting ... Read More

Nashville Jobs: Searching for Nashville's Top Companies

Thursday April 24, 2008
Nashville's Major Companies are: Insurance, Banking, Printing and Music but Nashville offers tons of jobs in hundreds of different fields. We've compiled a listing of the top companies in the Nashville ... Read More

Nashville's Dog Parks

Wednesday April 23, 2008
While there are over 80 parks located in Davidson County, totaling more than 9000 acres, only three of them currently house dog parks. But before you take Rover on over, ... Read More

Nashville History: Marathon Motor Works

Tuesday April 22, 2008
Nashville History, Memories & Articles features articles written about Nashville's History, Events, Places, and People of Yesteryear. This week's story tells the tale of "Marathon Motor Works". If you have ... Read More

Review: Blue Heron Kid's Adventure Cruise

Monday April 21, 2008
Blue Heron Cruises, located on the banks of the Cumberland River in Cheatham County, was a wonderful family tour for one Grandfather and Grandson. Read all about Captain Jim and ... Read More

2008 Tennessee Tax-Free Weekend Scheduled for April 25th-27th

Friday April 18, 2008
In 2006, the state of Tennessee started a sales tax holiday that is held annually in August, and this year they have added in an additional spring sales tax holiday ... Read More

Strokes of Genius Exhibit at Tennessee State Museum

Thursday April 17, 2008
Strokes of Genius is an exhibit of rare & original paintings, drawings, etchings and lithographs by the great masters of the Impressionist era and includes works from Renoir, Pissarro, Degas, ... Read More

Metro's Farmer's Market offers great Tennessee Products

Thursday April 17, 2008
If you are hunting for some of Nashville's finest produce and homemade products then try stopping by Metro's Farmers Market this week. This is a great & fun way to ... Read More

Nashville's Bowling Scene

Wednesday April 16, 2008
Nashville Bowling Leagues are always forming at local area Bowling Centers. Read a short History of Nashville Bowling and Find all of the local Bowling Centers, Pro Shops and Bowling Happenings ... Read More

Nashville's Most Famous Costume Designer

Tuesday April 15, 2008
For the last several decades, in Nashville and across the world, he is simply known by the single name of Manuel. His creations are truly a work of art and ... Read More

World's Biggest Fish Fry

Monday April 14, 2008
The World's Biggest Fish Fry, has been held annually in Paris, Tennessee for over fifty years and offers more than 10,000 pounds of catfish, parades, arts & crafts show, auto shows ... Read More

Nashville Native & Pro Golfer:Brandt Snedeker

Sunday April 13, 2008
Nashville Native Brandt Snedeker, who along with fellow golfers is endured a day of torturous winds in Augusta at the 2008 Masters Golf Tournament. Brandt (photos) took his best shot ... Read More

Carriage House Music Series returns to Historic Belle Meade

Sunday April 13, 2008
The Historic Belle Meade Plantation is set to host the Bi-Annual Carriage House Music Series on Wednesday, April 30th. This bi-annual Nashville event is known for having some of Nashville's best ... Read More

Current Nashville Weather Conditions

Friday April 11, 2008
Need to know what the weather is outside? Need it fast? We've gathered up some of the best local information on anything and everything that you want to know about the ... Read More

Falcon Rest Mansion set to host Civil War Honeymoon Ball

Friday April 11, 2008
"The Honeymoon Ball of Gen. John Hunt Morgan … His Last Happy Day" is an interactive show that combines a ball given by local poetess Lucy Virginia French to welcome ... Read More

Nashville's Famous Financial Guru

Thursday April 10, 2008
All of us can use a little advice with our money matters, whether we are struggling to pay off debts or just trying to lay the ground work for financial ... Read More

Nashville's Annual Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

Wednesday April 9, 2008
The Annual Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon will run through some of most scenic Nashville sights this year with over 10,000 runners converging on Music City every April to ... Read More

2008 Music City July 4th Fireworks Spectacular: Let Freedom Sing

Tuesday April 8, 2008
In 2005, the Fourth of July celebration in Nashville was ranked the #3 "must-see" show (up 5 spots from the previous year) in the nation by the American Pyrotechnics Association ... Read More

Touring Tennessee Wineries

Monday April 7, 2008
Over the last 20 years Tennessee has become known for more than its "Moonshine" and Whiskey, it's becoming known for its wine We've found the best of the best when it ... Read More

A Visual Tour of the Parthenon

Friday April 4, 2008
Did you know that Nashville is home to the only full scale replica of the Parthenon in Greece, complete with the largest indoor statue in the Western Hemisphere? Read a ... Read More

Hotels Really Located in Downtown Nashville...Really!

Thursday April 3, 2008
Have you ever noticed how difficult it is, when traveling, to find a hotel, one that you want stay and located where you want it too? Well, in Nashville, there are ... Read More

Nashville Events

Wednesday April 2, 2008
Nashville has plenty of Year-Round Entertainment for the Entire Family. Come take a Look at What's Going On and See What Events are Happening this Month in and around Nashville. Explore ... Read More

Clarksville Rivers & Spires Festival opens in April

Tuesday April 1, 2008
Rivers and Spires Festival is an annual celebration of the Clarksville community with focuses on the heritage, history and culture of the area. This three day outdoor festive event, features ... Read More

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