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My Nashville Top 5

November 20, 2018      mirandaehrich

It amazes me how many people I have talked to that haven’t been to Nashville. It is a great city for all ages with so much to see and do. I have been there three times now and stopped there to stay the night on the way home from Savannah. The first time I went was for a Phi Theta Kappa conference and we stayed in the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. If you have never stayed in one of these hotels, I would highly recommend it at least once. The rooms are great, there are many restaurant options and even has a garden/river to walk through.

Gaylord Resort

The second time I went was for my sisters bachelorette party and it was a blast. We stayed in an Airbnb (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/12230316) right outside the city and it exceeded my expectations. Neal’s house had a large living room area, 3 bedrooms, a shuffle board (who doesn’t love shuffle board) and everything you would need in the kitchen. The master bedroom was AWESOME too (just look at the pictures). I could have lived in the bathroom. This place would be a great place to stay during the warmer months because he has a nice covered patio with lights in the back. We went during the colder months so didn’t spend too much time outside.

Then this last time I went was to see the Patriots play. We unfortunately booked a little last minute and had to stay in a hotel (we typically like staying in Airbnbs now) but had a great experience at the hotel we stayed at. We stayed at Candlewood Suites, which was about a 15 minute Uber from downtown. The rooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable. The room we stayed in even had a full refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher in case we had an extended stay.

In the three times I have been there, I have seen quite a few things and with my most recent trip there I wanted share my favorites. So here is my top five of Nashville.

 

  1. Broadway. Obviously my number one is Broadway because there is SO much to see there. This is typically where everyone does their bar hopping at night. There are also many museums on this street too including Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash is very close. Most of the bars are restaurants during the day and we had some bomb barbeque this last time we went at Rippy’s Bar and Grill. If you plan on coming to Nashville, Broadway is a must hit spot. My favorite bars to check out are: Crazy Town (OBSSESSED with this one), Tequila Cowboy, Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, Ole Red, and even Rippy’s had a good bar scene, although it is very small since it is mostly a restaurant.
  2. The Gulch. The Gulch is definitely a must go to place as well if you are in Nashville. Both times I have tried going there, it has been cold and raining so didn’t get the chance to get out of the car to explore too much. The Gulch has a BUNCH of restaurants and if you are looking for great places to brunch, then this is where you need to come. But I would suggest making reservations on the weekend because most of the wait times are over an hour. There’s also many small businesses and boutiques in the area as well. Also the famous, What Lifts You Wings Mural is right there. I have YET to make it there and super bummed, but one day Kelsey Montague, one day.
  3. The Pedal Tavern. Alright guys, if you have never done this regardless of what city you have been too, I HIGHLY recommend it. I don’t think I stopped smiling and laughing the whole time. We did this for my sisters bachelorette party and actually got paired with another bachelorette party since there was only five of us. You bring your own alcohol (no glass) and the driver also serves as your bartender. We had such a great driver too, who made the experience even better. We made stops at multiple bars and pedaled around Nashville belting out the lyrics to our favorite songs. Such a blast. Do it. And invite me to come.
  4. Nissan Stadium. My most recent trip we obviously went to Nissan Stadium to see the Patriots play. This was my 4thfootball stadium I have been too and was a pretty nice stadium. Regardless of who your favorite NFL team is, going to NFL games are fun. The Stadium is also a 15-20 minute walk from Broadway. So plan a trip to Nashville and make going to a Titans game a must. Plus Titans fans are really nice people. Not the same can be said for all NFL team fans.
  5. Madame Tussauds. So yes this place is super touristy, but still fun to go to. I have been there twice and had equally amount of fun each time. For those who do not know, Madame Tussauds are wax museums across the globe and Nashville is one of the places that has it. This location takes you on a journey through how music has evolved with Elvis in the beginning and ending with many country artists like Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban to name a couple. We got dressed up and did this before dinner one night and it was fun to take pictures with all of the celebrities. Also this is located inside a mall, so you could get some shopping done as well.

 

There is a lot I still want to see in Nashville and I am happy it is only a 5 hour drive for me so I can make a weekend trip out of it anytime. I hope this gives some people an idea of what to do, or where to stay when travelling there. As always thanks for taking the time to read my blog and feel free to ask any questions you may have!

 

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I’m proud of this girl right here. Proud that sh I’m proud of this girl right here. Proud that she can spend hours crying, then get up and do what she needs to do. Proud that even on the days she is in unbearable pain, she still does a workout. Proud that she defied all odds and is still defying them. Proud of her for always staying true to herself. I’m just so proud of how far she’s come. 

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But I did it. I survived the worst year of my life. I will never be grateful for getting hit by a car but I am grateful for the lessons that have been learned and for the growth that has come from it. I am a stronger, more resilient force and everyday I continue to heal. 

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I made new friends, continued to grow current friendships, saw great EDM shows, went to festivals, spent so much time with family, visited friends across the country, went to multiple weddings, spent time in nature, and witnessed my second nephew be born. 

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2023 watch out, I’m coming for you. 💕
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As a new beginning is coming, a tremendous amount of reflection has been happening about what this past year has looked like for me. As many know when I was discharged from the hospital, I had to go live with my sister and her family as I needed a full time caregiver. I couldn’t be left alone at the house because I needed help doing everything. She had to change my bandages, help me go to the bathroom, empty my commode, help transfer me, and had to remind me everyday to do my exercises. All while running a business, raising a toddler and being pregnant. She’s basically super woman. 

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Everyone knows my sister is my best friend and that she’s my person. We aren’t the mushy lovey type, we get through life with coffee, wine, sarcasm and dark humor. We have always had this unspoken respect, love and compassion for one another that we don’t need to verbalize and we both know we would take a bullet for each other. 

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I have a lot of hard work in front of me and the next 6 weeks will be very vital in my long term recovery. My arm is still stiff and doesn’t want to rotate like it should so a lot of cranking on it and hourly exercises will have to be done. Pretty similar to what I went through when my leg didn’t want to work. 

Anyways hopefully this will be my last surgery and I will be able to get back to “normal” in the next 2-3 months! Thank you all for the kind words, for thinking about me and for those who have texted me it means the world. 

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