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 from ..read more

I have always been in awe of flowers and their vibrant, peaceful beauty. Growing up, I watched my Mom tend to her garden on a daily basis (nothing has changed to this day!) and gradually learned the names of every flower and their needs. And thanks to Mom, gardening has become a hobby of my own. So when I recently stumbled across flower fields 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. My Backstory to Discovering this Local Gem Do you ever unexpectedly discove ..read more

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’m breaking down this extensive list by region. Grab your four-legged bestie, leash and portable water bowl, and enjoy some of our favorite dog-f ..read more

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. CMA Fest ’22 was highly anticipated after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and was our first experience going since moving to Nashville in 2020, and WOW, what a weekend it was! While we didn’t get tickets to any of the shows inside Nissan Stadium, all of the pomp and circumstance around town was definitely worth the hype, and something we now will look forward to every year. As an avid country music fan, I ..read more

There’s just something about the rhythmic sound of waves crashing on the shore, the salty sea breeze and the sun setting over an endless horizon that brings a unique state of peace to the soul. Our first summer in Tennessee found us desperately missing the ocean, and we needed to find a place to visit to ease our longing for the coast. I began noticing that almost everyone migrated South for a vacation to Florida, more specifically, to a beach town called “Destin.” I couldn’t go anywhere without hearing about someone’s trip to Destin or seeing a “30A” bumper sticker slapped on the back of a ca ..read more

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. I also instantly understood the references in so many famous country songs I listened to all my life. In six short days, Nashville left an incredible ..read more

Each 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 ..read more

When we touched down in Nashville for the very first time, we hit the honky tonks on Broadway that night (obviously!). The next day, Brady’s brother called to ask if we wanted to have lunch in “12 South.” While we had no clue what (or where) 12 South was, we agreed to check out a new part of town. After one visit, we instantly understood why it was such a hotspot that was worth checking out. And little did we know—it would become our temporary home a few months later! 12 South is a charming, ultra-photogenic neighborhood packed with restaurants, shops and bars that is less than ten minutes fro ..read more