Nashville visit: where to go?

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Hi

I've never been to Nashville, though some of my mixes have...
Anyway, my sister's family is off to Nashville to check out colleges
and asked if I knew of any family oriented spots to hit.
They do plan to hit the Grand Old Opry, don't know what else.

There was a similar thread here some years ago, so I'd expect
that info to be a bit dated.

Later...

Ron Capik
NJ Pinelands Cultural Society
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"Ron Capik" <r.capik@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> I've never been to Nashville, though some of my mixes have...
> Anyway, my sister's family is off to Nashville to check out colleges
> and asked if I knew of any family oriented spots to hit.
> They do plan to hit the Grand Old Opry, don't know what else.
>
> There was a similar thread here some years ago, so I'd expect
> that info to be a bit dated.
>

I guess it depends on your definition of "family oriented" but Bluebird Cafe
and Tootsies are legendary places.

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Don't know about that Printer's Alley recommendation. Unless your
whole family is into strippers I'd tread lightly on that one. South
2nd Ave is interesting, but all bars and such.

They used to have tours of some of those old plantation homes out in
the Belle Meade area. Don't forget the Parthenon - pretty cool. If
the General Jackson is running, that's kind of touristy, but a nice
ride on a riverboat nonetheless - most of the time there's live music
aboard, at least there used to be.

And, of course, restaurants with about every kind of cuisine imaginable
- the eating tour of NashVegas is always a favorite. If you're into
biscuits and gravy - breakfast of any kind - the Loveless Cafe out at
Natchez Trace should be on your list - family style food and more than
you can eat.

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RD Jones wrote:

> Ron Capik wrote:
>
> > Hi
> >
> > I've never been to Nashville, though some of my mixes have...
> > Anyway, my sister's family is off to Nashville to check out colleges
> > and asked if I knew of any family oriented spots to hit.
> > They do plan to hit the Grand Old Opry, don't know what else.
> >
> > There was a similar thread here some years ago, so I'd expect
> > that info to be a bit dated.
>
> Just like any major city with a tourist-centric
> appeal, there's plenty ...
>
> There are shows at the Ryman Auditorium (the
> 'old' Opry House) that you may want to consider.
>
> If by "family oriented" you mean all-ages,
> the music venues may be somewhat limited as most
> of the more notorious places serve drinks and are
> therefore over 18:
>
> < ...snip... >
>
> There's a lot more, what are the interests ?
> < ..snip.. >

OK, I'll try to qualify a bit more.
They're there primarily to check out the university,
so the days are booked. Just looking for hints
on evening activities, maybe a bit off the tourist
track. The kids are 15 and 17, so bars are out.
Both kids play instruments, so I'd like to point
them at some local music if possible.

Now, Nashville is pretty much the capitol of
down home music, and this is a music newsgroup
with a lot of local/inside knowledge.... so I figured
I'd fish for hints.

Most (musical night spot) pointers I've seen tend to
be for the over 18 crowd. :-{

Yeah, I know the question is a bit like: I'll be in
New York City [ or Rome, L.A., etc. ] what should
I see?

Thanks all for the hints thus far!

Later...

Ron Capik
NJ Pinelands Cultural Society
< www.AlbertHall.org >
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>
> OK, I'll try to qualify a bit more.
> They're there primarily to check out the university,
> so the days are booked. Just looking for hints
> on evening activities, maybe a bit off the tourist
> track. The kids are 15 and 17, so bars are out.
> Both kids play instruments, so I'd like to point
> them at some local music if possible.
>
> Now, Nashville is pretty much the capitol of
> down home music, and this is a music newsgroup
> with a lot of local/inside knowledge.... so I figured
> I'd fish for hints.
>
> Most (musical night spot) pointers I've seen tend to
> be for the over 18 crowd. :-{

> Later...
>
> Ron Capik
> NJ Pinelands Cultural Society
> < www.AlbertHall.org >
> --
>
>
>
>
>
>

most of the places on Lower Broadway allow minors with adults until 6:00pm
and they still have some pretty decent bands in the daytime for the
touristy crowd.

Jacks BBQ on Lower broadway is a great place to eat.

Gruhns guitars is on lower broadway as well.

HTH
Travis

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a.m. wrote:
> If you're in town tomnorrow eve I'll be playing at 3rd & Lindsley at 7:30 I
> think
I am playing at 3rd & Lindsley at 7:30 (Wed. 8/17)for Melissa Brett's
CD release. Who are you? Can't tell from your email.
peakester

BTW. 3rd & Lindsley does have a lot of good acts.
>
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> "will" <wpmusic@sio.midco.net> wrote in message
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> > Don't know about that Printer's Alley recommendation. Unless your
> > whole family is into strippers I'd tread lightly on that one. South
> > 2nd Ave is interesting, but all bars and such.
> >
> > They used to have tours of some of those old plantation homes out in
> > the Belle Meade area. Don't forget the Parthenon - pretty cool. If
> > the General Jackson is running, that's kind of touristy, but a nice
> > ride on a riverboat nonetheless - most of the time there's live music
> > aboard, at least there used to be.
> >
> > And, of course, restaurants with about every kind of cuisine imaginable
> > - the eating tour of NashVegas is always a favorite. If you're into
> > biscuits and gravy - breakfast of any kind - the Loveless Cafe out at
> > Natchez Trace should be on your list - family style food and more than
> > you can eat.
> >

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In article <43022AB4.E150B8D8@worldnet.att.net> r.capik@worldnet.att.net writes:

> Now, Nashville is pretty much the capitol of
> down home music

Actually it's a capitol of some very uptown music. Still, they like to
think they're country, but in a very commercial way.

I'd recommend a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame museum. I'm
not sure how late they stay open, but it's good for 2-3 hours even if
you're not a died-in-the-wool country music fan.

Catfish Cabin is a fun place to eat in a hokey kind of way, and the
food is OK. I Guess it's still there.

Try to catch a show at the Ryman Auditorium.


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> Oops. I gotcha. Hi Andy, signed Andy.
>

peakster....aaahh. cya then

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On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 18:07:45 GMT, Ron Capik <r.capik@worldnet.att.net>
wrote:

>RD Jones wrote:
>
>> Ron Capik wrote:
>>
>> > Hi
>> >
>> > I've never been to Nashville, though some of my mixes have...
>> > Anyway, my sister's family is off to Nashville to check out colleges
>> > and asked if I knew of any family oriented spots to hit.
>> > They do plan to hit the Grand Old Opry, don't know what else.
>> >
>Stay home save money go to France

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Oh yeah, and don't forget lunch at Noshville.

You never know who you'll see noshing their repast in that joint.

Last time I was there it was Gary Allen.

malachi


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> Breakfast at the Pancake Pantry - great food and people watching.
> Rotiere's for the best burger ever.
>
> John
>
>