As much as I love almost all kinds of music, I don’t care at all
for country and western, and that’s what I expected I hear all over the
city. I did hear a little from a couple
of street musicians, but that was all. While
sightseeing I saw the Grand Ole Opry but didn’t
go in. There is a very nice mall across
the road that I did visit, going for a wonderful dinner at the Claim Jumper restaurant, a favorite.
I found that there is more to Nashville than just country
music. There is blues – not as much as
in Memphis, but it’s there. There is a B.B. King’s Restaurant.
I liked the decorations – from the artwork on the walls ...
... to the painted tables honoring blues legends such as Robert Johnson.
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I liked the decorations – from the artwork on the walls ...
... to the painted tables honoring blues legends such as Robert Johnson.
I expanded my knowledge of US history. I
admit that all I knew of Andrew Jackson, the
seventh President of the United States, was that he is on the $20 bill. His home, The Hermitage, is outside Nashville and well-worth a visit. It’s fascinating to see how people lived back
in the early to mid-1800s and to hear about some of his policies and how he fit
into the nation’s history, good and bad.
If you’re ever in the area I can recommend a drive along the
Natchez Trace Parkway. The entire highway runs for 444
miles between Nachez, MS to near Nashville.
It’s a pleasant escape from interstates and a historic link to the old South. There are no billboards, gas stations, stores, houses….just miles and miles on a road running through the beautiful countryside with very little traffic. It’s an excellent place for bicyclists. I'll bet it's breathtaking when the leaves start to change color.
What would a trip be without a visit to a yarn store? I found two that I liked very much …
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