Tag: Nashville
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Experiencing the Magic of Zoolumination- Nashville Zoo {Tennessee}
One of our favorite annual traditions is visiting the Nashville Zoo when it’s transformed into a world of color and wonder for Zoolumination. Thousands of lanterns glow along the pathways, turning every corner into a moment of surprise and admiration. Each year brings an entirely new experience. The first time we visited, the displays centered…
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Boos, Booze, & Broadway : A Review of Nashville’s Haunted Pub Crawl
(This experience was generously sponsored by US Ghost Adventures, who provided two tickets and EVP detector rental in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and chills are my own.) A few months ago, I joined the Nashville Ghosts: Haunting of Music City tour—a fun and fascinating walk through the city’s darker side. We heard…
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Visiting the Historic Marathon Motor Works {Tennessee}
Nashville is full of interesting places to explore, but tucked just a little off the usual Music City tourist trail is one of its most fascinating spots — the historic Marathon Motor Works building. Once a bustling cotton mill and later an automobile factory producing cars and parts shipped all over the world, today this…
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Ghosts, Gadgets, & Goosebumps: A Review of Nashville Ghosts Tour {Tennessee}
(This experience was generously sponsored by US Ghost Adventures, who provided two tickets and EVP detector rental in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and chills are my own.) We found our way to Printer’s Alley, tucked just off the main downtown strip of Nashville. The lights of the bars and restaurants were bright…
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Colorful lanterns of Zoolumination- Nashville Zoo {Tennessee}
We visited Nashville Zoo at Grassmere for their annual Zoolumination, where the zoo transforms after dark into a glowing world of larger-than-life Chinese lanterns. Every year is different, and while we didn’t know exactly what to expect this time, we knew it wouldn’t look anything like our last visit. That sense of anticipation only grew…
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A Month of Food, Festivals, and Fall {Tennessee & Indiana}
Fall is my favorite time of year. There’s something about those first hints of color in the trees, the cooler air, and the feeling that everything is coming back to life after the long heat of summer. I love the details of the season—hay bale displays, deep orange and red flowers, and what feels like…
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Made in Tennessee: 5 Iconic Foods, Traditions & Cultural Favorites
In the four years we’ve lived in Tennessee, we’ve had the chance to explore beautiful state parks, fascinating historical sites, and a vibrant cultural scene that stretches far beyond what we expected when we first moved here. Tennessee is widely known for its music, Dolly Parton, whiskey, Civil War history, and landmarks like Graceland—but there’s…
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From Races to Blueberries- A Month of Summer Fun {Georgia & Tennessee}
This past month has been filled with the most unexpected mix of adventures—some planned, some stumbled into, and all of them memorable in their own way. On their own, each outing would have made for a great day, but together they tell a story of a summer that has been wonderfully unpredictable. This kind of…
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Gardens, Art, & Trolls-Visiting Cheekwood Estate & Gardens {Tennessee}
Tucked away among the rolling hills of Nashville, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is one of the city’s most beloved places to experience art, nature, and history all in one afternoon. Spanning 55 acres, the estate combines botanical gardens, woodland trails, seasonal art installations, and a historic mansion that feels like stepping into another era. On…
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When Blog Friends Meet: The Hungry Travellers
I had been following along with Phil and Michaela of The Hungry Travellers as they traveled the world sharing incredible destinations, cultural experiences, and what might just be the ultimate example of retirement done right. They always seemed to be packing their bags for another adventure, and I loved following along through each new country…