If you ever find yourself in Nashville I highly recommend the Civil War tour offered by Grayline. On this tour you have the opportunity to learn about the Battle of Franklin (known as the five bloodiest hours of the Civil War) at three different heritage sites: Carter House, Lotz House, and the Carnton Plantation. All…

I wanted to write a quick blog entry on the Tennessee State Museum and the Parthenon. Firstly, the Tennessee State Museum is located very close to the Tennessee State Capitol. It is an absolutely huge museum covering the entire history of Tennessee. And I mean the entire history from the prehistoric period to today. The…

President Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States of America serving from 1829 to 1837. The Hermitage in Nashville was the living quarters of Jackson and his family. It was also a cotton and tobacco plantation. Today, the Hermitage is regarded by many as the best preserved early Presidential home. I have…

Our first day in Nashville was filled with museums, snow, and amazing food. The first museum/heritage site on our itinerary was the Ryman Auditorium. Technically speaking it is a National Historic Landmark and has been since 2001. First a little history. Originally the Auditorium was the Union Gospel Tabernacle built in 1892 and funded by…