nashville real estate: Nashville Entertainment: Schermerhorn Symphony Center
- 10/03/12 06:58 AM
If you're striding beyond the Music Walk of Fame and head towards the Pedestrian Bridge to see the Downtown skyline, you most likely notice a beautiful, bold and stout building stands in the way. This center opened its doors September 9, 2006, and was dedicated in honor of Kenneth Schermerhorn, Nashville Symphony's conductor and music director from 1983 till his death in 2005. Formally designed like the home of the New York Philharmonic, the crazy difference is OUR SEATS MOVE...
Here are some of the highlights of what the Schermerhorn has to offer for you: "A concert hall and a ballroom: Inspired by some … (2 comments)
nashville real estate: Neighborhood Compatibility Questionnaire
- 10/02/12 08:06 AM
In the adapting world of real estate, many often forget the crucial impact cultural studies plays on the industry's success. We've been dominately impacted, over and over again, by the market's "negative numbers" for the last decade that realtors and the people alike are asking for something different. We want more fun, excitement, and what is most fitting to help with recovery and sustain its survival. It's the very questions we've been pondering since our company's inception: How do we reach out again? How do we add some spice where the traditional recipe has grown dull? How do we bring the LOVE? We began to pull statistical information from previous voting polls, list what specific … (0 comments)
nashville real estate: Home of the Country Stars (Franklin, Tennessee)
- 09/28/12 02:21 AM
Franklin, Tennessee is where you will receive a hospitable dose of the Great American Main Street experience and plenty of chances to explore history, dine and shop. It's located 20-25 minutes directly south of Downtown Nashville, with immediate access to Interstate 65. Named in Southern Living's "Best Small Town" top ten list, take advantage of a Civil War battlefield, antebellum mansions, museums, locally owned antiques and trendy boutiques before grabbing a bite at one of dozens of charming restaurants. There's plenty to see, do, and if you love country music, chances are super stars could - in all honesty - be … (4 comments)
nashville real estate: Music City Southern Hotwing Festival Tomorrow!
- 09/28/12 02:02 AM
Adding to the anticipation of Nashville’s Music City Southern Hot Wing Festival, officially set for September 29, 2012, a full-lineup of some of Music City’s best talents have been tapped to support the 2012 event. All profits are benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Nashville. The Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville will appropriately host the festival just steps away from the Country Music Hall of Fame. It will feature: Over 200lbs of Hotwings Some of the Best Wings of the South Wing Eating Competition Wing Cooking Competition 18+ Live Performances on 2 Stages Kids Corner and Entertainment Silent Auction Fun for the … (0 comments)
nashville real estate: Dragon Boat Festival Tomorrow!
- 09/28/12 12:23 AM
PADDLES UP! The dragons are coming! Get ready for the sixth annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival, Nashville’s premiere river event. Dragon boat racing is the eighth fastest growing sport in the world and, without a doubt, the most fun, unique cultural event you’ll experience, thanks to its adrenaline-pumping action. Dragon boat racing grows in popularity each year, with more than 50 million people in 63 countries participating. Teams of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersperson race in authentic Hong Kong-style, 46-foot-long dragon boats. All ages, skill levels and physiques can paddle and compete, making it the ultimate team building … (0 comments)
nashville real estate: Country Cottage in Ashland City
- 09/27/12 04:42 AM
Home to Syndey's Bluff and Cheatham Lock & Dam, Ashland City was officially incorporated in 1859. The town was either named after Henry Clay's estate Ashland or by an act of the General Assembly of Tennessee in 1859 - when the city was incorporated - who were inspired by the ash trees in the area. Originally called Ashland, "City" was added later on. The first major industry in the Ashland City area was the forge operated by Montgomery Bell at Narrows of the Harpeth, several miles to the southwest. In 1835, Samuel Watson established a grist and powder mill along Sycamore … (2 comments)
nashville real estate: Log Cabin in Watertown
- 09/27/12 02:57 AM
Historic Watertown is comprised of people who celebrate history and encourage growth and economic development. The community is dedicated to collecting and preserving the material culture and genealogy that illustrates the story of the city. It is a non-profit 501(c), incorporated in January 1991. Its mission is to preserve and rehabilitate the rich architectural heritage of the City of Watertown and to provide opportunities to revitalize economic foundation. Past major projects include having the Watertown Square placed on the National Register of Historic Places, commencing work on a Railroad Park, establishing a railroad siding and restoring Town Square with sidewalks and … (0 comments)
nashville real estate: Colonial Cutie in Lebanon
- 09/27/12 02:24 AM
Wilson County was established by the Tennessee General Assembly on Oct. 26, 1799, three years after Tennessee became a state. On Nov. 13, 1801, the town of Lebanon was authorized, and the local cedar trees gave the place its name as a reminder of the Biblical land of the cedars. Originally called “one of the prettiest of Tennessee’s country towns”, it became a center of commerce, culture and education. Cumberland University opened in September 1842 with 45 students. Lebanon is also home to the famous Castle Heights Military Academy, established in 1902. The school was a prestigious private boys and girls school, … (0 comments)
nashville real estate: Nashville Cuisine: "Tomato - The Uniter, Not Divider"
- 09/25/12 01:27 PM
Directly across the Cumberland River from Downtown Nashville is a relaxed enclave of local bars, fresh restaurants, coffeehouses and funky boutiques. This is East Nashville, our Little Brookyln, where there's immediate access to Interstate 24, Ellington Parkway and Briley Parkway. Locals take special delight in a highly rendered walkability strip known as Five Points. Neighborhood parks are all over and tasty eateries align Eastland Avenue. Many properties, dating back to the early 1900s, are being preserved and renovated by young families attracted to the area. It's a community notoriously known as being culturally diverse and socially involved, notably for minority groups, … (3 comments)
nashville real estate: Nashville Entertainment: Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
- 09/25/12 04:11 AM
The Belle Meade neighborhood, located just 5 minutes from Downtown Nashville off Broadway/West End Avenue, gives Beverly Hills a run for its glamour - Dixie style. Escape to a classy and trendy area where impressive mansions are built on vast grounds of former 19th century plantations and horse ranches. And one of Belle Meade's legendary features, Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, sits on its southern boundary. Two years ago Cheekwood hosted displays by glassblower Dale Chihuly in honor of their 50th anniversary, transforming the landscape into an enchanting wonderland of color, light and form and creating a spectacular interaction between nature and art. Feast … (0 comments)
nashville real estate: Music Calls Us Home
- 09/25/12 02:14 AM
HOW IN THE WORLD can a smaller Southern city acquire a moniker like Music City USA? Since its inception, Nashville, Tennessee has gained a worldwide reputation as being the best place to write, produce, record, and tour musical works. Here’s how it happened. Did you know, in the beginning, Davy Crockett played the fiddle along the banks of the Cumberland River? And settlers bucked danced?…that we’re the home of the legendary Grand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Castle Studio, RCA Studio B, The Nashville Network, CMT, GAC, Music City Walk of Fame, and the newly constructed Schermerhorn Symphony Center?…that when the Fisk Jubilee Singers performed for Queen … (2 comments)
nashville real estate: Nashville Cuisine: F. Scott's Restaurant & Jazz Bar
- 09/24/12 05:09 AM
Do you favor fine and contemporary food selections made with local produce? Live jazz six nights a week? 300 different wine selections to choose from? Smoke-free environments? 50% menu discounts after 9 pm? Boy, have I got a treat for you... centrally placed in the heart of Nashville's Green Hills neighborhood, F. Scott's Restaurant & Jazz Bar is a flair & sophisticated spot for all occasions, all the time. Not gonna lie. A fantastic choice for a date too!
Written by Stephanie Brake … (0 comments)
nashville real estate: Weekend Recap 9
- 09/24/12 04:37 AM
Autumn has finally arrived! Thinner, crisp air, Pumpkin Spice, hay rides, carving pumpkins... we are READY for the changing colors and seasonal open houses! And just an FYI: we finished describing 28 Nashville neighborhoods and adding quick hotlinks for their listings on each page last week. Match them up with your values, save your favorites, submit your info for a showing, find a realtor right for you, and begin the journey to your dream home in Music City. The sky's the limit, folks!
Written by Stephanie Brake … (0 comments)
nashville real estate: Breathtaking Helicopter Tour
- 09/18/12 07:03 AM
Here's a breathtaking tour of the Downtown Nashville skyline from a helicopter cockpit! The video passes by Interstate 65, the Cumberland River, LP Field (Home of the Tennessee Titans), the tallest buildings, Pedestrian Bridge, Broadway, Bridgestone Arena (Home of the Nashville Predators) and more. We may be a smaller metropolitan area, but we've got spunk! And guess what, there are Downtown Nashville listings ready for views too.
Got a question, any question, about Nashville? Don't hesitate to ask! Written by Stephanie Brake … (0 comments)
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