I'm lost. I have to get out of this house. The noise The silence The isolation So into the woods I go I headed to the trail at Fontanel. Nashville has many trails so why did I choose this one? Most important (to me) is it's close to my house. It's always been one of the quietest in Nashville due to its not being in a park. Unknownest to me, the best reason was gnomes! Gnome land at the Fontanel Nashville Finding this quiet trail Located only 9 miles from downtown, it's far enough to escape a ... Read More
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Nashville’s most popular hike: Radnor Lake
Many top hike lists of Nashville place Radnor Lake at or near the top. It's been many years since I'd been there so I had to check it out. Located only 8 miles from downtown, Radnor Lake is a true city oasis. Let's see if it lives up to the hype of the best hike in Nashville. Radnor Lake is a man made lake that was built to provide water to steam engines on the nearby railroad tracks. Even while in use by the railroad, the lake became a habitat for many types of birds. A few developers ... Read More
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens: A Nashville top attraction
Oh, I would love to see some old mansion and its gardens. Said no kid EVER! But on a recent summer evening, something magical was happening. Dozens of kids were having fun at Cheekwood Mansion and botanical garden. Proof that Cheekwood is a true must-see attraction while in Nashville. Cheekwood is the estate of Mabel Wood and Leslie Cheek. The Cheek family owned some grocery stores. Their wealth came from being an early investor in their cousins business, Maxwell House Coffee. After ... Read More
The great Nashville area hike no one’s heard of
I've lived in Nashville 12 years and I just found one of Nashville's best hikes. Lived here more than 630 weeks and 2 weeks ago I find an amazing hike I've never heard of! While searching for local hiking I read many articles and all seemed to repeat the same spots. I finally stumbled upon the trails at the Harpeth River State Park. The park, located only 20 miles from downtown, is broken into 3 different sections along the Harpeth River. It is day use only and I've passed it multiple times ... Read More
