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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Collection of Summer Fun {Georgia & Tennessee}
This last month has been full of the most random assortment of activities. These things would have been fun on their own, but put together they make up a joyous assortment that is all the better from the random and unconnected that they are. We have definitely been busy lately between Georgia and Tennessee, and…
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Visiting Cheekwood Estate & Botanical Garden {Tennessee}
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, we decided to go up towards Nashville to check out the famed Cheekwood Estate and Botanical Garden. This is one of Nashville’s favorite places to go for their incredible collection of art, cultural festivals and events, and spectacular gardens. Cheekwood sits on 55 acres of land so there is plenty…
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When Blog Friends Meet :: The Hungry Travellers
I have been following along with Phil and Michaela of The Hungry Travellers for years as they have traveled the world, had amazing cultural experiences, and given the all time greatest example of what retirement should be. They are constantly packing their bags and heading out for adventures in incredible places. I always look forward…