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Tupelo to Memphis: The Ultimate Elvis Presley History Road Trip
18 Places Every Elvis Presley Fan Needs to Visit Ever since visiting Graceland for the first time last year, I have become absolutely FASCINATED by the life and story of Elvis Presley. My husband and I were itching to get out of town, and planned a weekend road trip to see the top spots that shaped Elvis’ personality, life and career. If you’re an Elvis fan (or even a fan of American pop culture in general!) this is one trip I highly recommend you take. Here are the spots to visit, along with tips to make your road trip a success. Let’s rock and roll! Natchez Trace Parkway Living minutes…
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S.E. Daugherty & Sons Farm & Flower Fields: A Nashville Local Gem
I have always been in awe of flowers and their vibrant, peaceful beauty. So when I recently stumbled across a flower field minutes from my house, I couldn’t help but be filled with inspiration to write about my experience of this local family farm that brings joy to so many around the Nashville area.
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Elvis Presley’s Graceland: What to Know Before You Go
Our friends were visiting from Las Vegas and wanted to make the trip to Memphis to see Elvis Presley’s Graceland. At the time, neither my husband nor I really knew much about Elvis aside from the surface level details, but once we did our homework we were eager to make the trip to the estate dedicated to the life and legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Looking back, our trip to Graceland was one we will never forget which left a lasting impression, and gave us a deeper appreciation for one of America’s most revolutionary culture icons.
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Top Dog-Friendly Spots: West Nashville Edition
Looking for things to do with your pup around Nashville? You’ve come to the right place! If you’re anything like us, we try to bring our three-year-old mini golden doodle, Lady, out of the house as much as possible. While she’s happy with walks and attention (and a stick or two!), she’s happiest when she’s out in the world. Luckily, Music City is a dog-friendly city with plenty of trails, restaurants and breweries that love dogs as much as we do, so I breaking down this extensive list by region. Grab your four-legged bestie, leash and portable water bowl, and enjoy some of our favorite dog-friendly spots around West Nashville!
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CMA Fest: Six Tips for an Unforgettable Experience
With the 50th CMA Fest right around the corner, I wanted to share a few tidbits to those who are one of the many thousands visiting Music City for this epic weekend of country music. As an avid country music fan, I think CMA Fest is something you should experience at least once if you love country music!
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Five Things I Learned Moving to the South
From George Strait to Alan Jackson, and Miranda Lambert to Morgan Wallen, country music artists have a beautiful way of painting a distinct picture of Southern culture, one that I have always been captivated by. While I had never been to the South until age 31, I had always imagined myself living there. When my husband and I first visited Nashville, I immediately fell in love with the warm Southern culture, friendly locals and beautiful scenery.
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Five of My Favorite Things
to Do in NashvilleEach year, millions of tourists flock to visit Nashville—and for good reason! Its incredible music, food, people, scenery and activities make it a top travel destination that has something for absolutely everyone (myself included!). Heck, our first trip to Nashville left such a lasting impression on us that we uprooted ourselves and moved across the country to live here less than two months later! How’s that for an endorsement?! While it’s hard to narrow it down to just five, this list of my favorite things to do will give any visitor a well-rounded perspective of Music City, a place we are so proud to call home!
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Five Reasons You Need to Visit 12 South When in Nashville
12 South is a charming, ultra-photogenic neighborhood packed with restaurants, shops and bars that is less than ten minutes from downtown. The main street is located on 12th Avenue South (hence its name!), and a must-visit for anyone coming to Music City. During our first four months of living in Nashville we lived in a 12 South Airbnb, and came to know and love every inch of this beloved neighborhood.
