Tennessee

There are many reasons I love living in Donelson, one of which is our proximity to Donelson Station. It gives us quick, easy access to downtown without having to pay surge pricing …

Explore Nashville beyond country music with a local’s guide to fun and free activities. Discover vibrant neighborhoods, outdoor parks, the Tennessee State Museum, and unique festivals. Experience art through the First Saturday …

Recently, the husband told me his idea for a blog post about the places that changed his life. As he told me about his choices, I started thinking which ones I would choose. It’s …

Exploring Music City’s Literary Gems: Nashville’s Best Bookstores As a Nashville resident and an avid bookworm, I’ve had the pleasure of discovering some delightful bookstores tucked away in our vibrant city. Whether …

Chicago may be my new favorite city to visit. It’s a cheap, short flight to two different airports or an easy 7-8 hour drive from Nashville. It’s big (2.7 million) without being …

This weekend was one of the rare ones where we didn’t have any plans. We woke up Saturday morning with nothing on the calendar, nowhere we had to be. I didn’t even …

Nashville has tons of kid-friendly outdoor spaces. This city is not short on green spaces. But with so many playgrounds in Nashville to choose from, it can be hard to know which …

When Justin’s mom, Rhonda, came to visit, we wanted to play tourists in our own town and show her around a bit, checking out some sites she may not have seen on …

One of my favorite ways to pass a sunny afternoon in Nashville is to play tourist in my own town and remind myself of all the beauty, tastes and fun that our …

The best family weekend trip from Nashville: Chattanooga!  The best weekend getaway from Nashville is less than three hours away: Chattanooga! A weekend in the Scenic City is the perfect way to …

From 1999-2003, I attended the International Baccalaureate program at St. Petersburg High (Go Green Devils!) so for four years, I had a 20-30 minute commute to and from school. My friends did …

I wanted to share the map of Nashville that I share with visiting friends and family. This is what I give to people who are visiting for a weekend, need all-ages activities, …

For four weeks, we swapped homes with Cora and Hans, a sweet and fun-loving couple from the Hague. We got to experience city life in the Netherlands (bikes, history, gin and very …

My husband has been talking about going to the Catbird Seat for years. A tiny, 22-seat U-shaped counter where patrons watch the chefs at work, and enjoy a chef’s choice tasting menu …

As anyone who follows my IG or reads this blog knows, I love Nashville. I have always considered Nashville home, even as a kid living in Florida; we visited family here many …

I dont know about you, but this cold weather has me dreaming of warmer, sunnier days and all of the fun stuff we can do as a family after the winter. And …