Friday night, the DH and I met up with friends at Sinema Nashville. Housed in the former historic 1940s Melrose Theatre, the restaurant pays homage to the history of the theatre, it's Art Deco style, and all of your favorite actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Outside, I love that the restaurant either kept… Continue reading Sinema Nashville
Tag: Tennessee
An Afternoon at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
After being in the Greater Nashville Area for a year, we finally made it to Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. This visit was my Mother's Day present and I'm so glad we went. Originally the home of the Cheek Family, the 11 bed / 12 bath mansion was completed in 1932, complete with two elevators, a… Continue reading An Afternoon at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
Spending a night at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center has been on our bucket list since moving to Nashville earlier this year. As an early Christmas present, we did just that last Friday night. This luxury resort in the heart of Music City is lovely on any given day, but shines spectacularly when dressed… Continue reading A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour
Last weekend we had the opportunity to take a backstage tour at the Grand Ole Opry. This was way more fascinating than any of us expected! Now I wish we'd done it two years ago we saw a show. The 45-minute tour begins in the Circle Room where a hologram of Garth Brooks and Trisha… Continue reading Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour
Dollywood
We visited Dollywood three years ago, and a subsequent visit was long overdue. As we were there the week of the park's 35th Anniversary, we got to enjoy the inaugural Dollywood's Flower and Food Festival. Similar to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in Disney World, the theme park comes alive with larger-than-life plant sculptures,… Continue reading Dollywood
Dollywood Splash Country
Next door to Dollywood's DreamMore Resort, is Dollywood Splash Country. It is a 35-acre mountain oasis perfect for cooling down in the heat of summer. As guests of the resort, our park privileges included: i. COVID pre-screening at the resort ii. Tram to the park's entrance v. Early Saturday entry iv. Complimentary package delivery Once… Continue reading Dollywood Splash Country
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa
Last week, we enjoyed a mini vacation at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa. After the challenges of the last few months, it was just the break we needed! When determining where we wanted to go, it was of utmost importance that the destination prioritized guest safety. Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa capped capacity at 50%… Continue reading Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa
Home is Where the Heart Is
In April, the DH accepted his dream job which resulted in us trading in the Heart of Dixie for the Volunteer State. We've visited a number of times in the past, so I thought now would be a great time for a Tennessee Road Trip recap. Chattanooga In July 2014, we visited Chattanooga. We did… Continue reading Home is Where the Heart Is
Chattanooga in the Fall
My Dad is in town for a few weeks. Last weekend, we treated him to a weekend in the mountains. It's been a few years since we visited Chattanooga, and even longer since we experienced the Lookout Mountain Attractions. Since we'd never visited in the fall, I was excited to see the explosion of color.… Continue reading Chattanooga in the Fall
Long Weekend in Music City
Last month, we set off on a road trip with Grammy to Nashville, aka Music City. Admittedly, we're not huge country music fans, but after planning a wildly successful weekend trip for a dance group, I was intrigued. Wildhorse Saloon We got in Friday evening and immediately set course for dinner at the Wildhorse Saloon.… Continue reading Long Weekend in Music City
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