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
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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 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
Have a blast at the Nashville Flea Market
So. Much. Sweat. The heat and humidity. Why did I choose to do this today? Because it's a guarantee of many hours of entertainment. You may be hot and sweaty but you're sure to have a blast at the Nashville Flea Market. I grew up going to flea markets. Close to my hometown in middle of nowhere west Tennessee there was a flea market every weekend. It was not first class but I always had fun. We didn't go every weekend but we went once a month. I actually remember coming to the Nashville ... Read More