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Music City Bowl Tickets On Sale Today!

Molly — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:04:42 +0000

Tickets for the 2010 Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl go on sale 10 a.m. today! The 13th annual contest will be held 5:30 p.m. (CST) Dec. 30 at LP Field. For the fifth straight year it will feature a matchup of teams from the Southeastern and Atlantic Coast Conferences and will be broadcast live on ESPN. Ticket prices range from $17 to $80 and can be purchased through TicketMaster. It’s a great night in Nashville – get a group together and come on out for the game!

Music City Roots This Wednesday 7/21

Molly — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:45:55 +0000

Come on out to Loveless Barn on Wednesday and listen to the music of The Boxcars, Pine Hill Haints, David Jacobs-Strain and Ernie Hendrickson. The weekly radio program, hosted by Jim Lauderdale, is broadcast live on WSM, the radio station of the Grand Ole Opry. Speaking of which, periodically even Eddie Stubbs is known to make an appearance and interact with the audience! Its a great night with wonderful music, fun folks and really good eats. Go to the Music City Roots website to purchase tickets or get more information.

Songwriters Sing for Nashville Tomorrow 7/17

Molly — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:16:14 +0000

Songwriters fm the Songwriters Hall of Fame will be performing indoors and out tomorrow at different locations at Fontanel Mansion to benefit Flood Relief. Early performances begin at the Farm House Restaurant right there on the property. The concert at The Woods at Fontanel – the gorgeous outdoor venue – begins at 4:30 pm. Food will be available for purchase and you can always arrive early and walk the beautiful trails that outline the property. All proceeds from tours of the mansion and ticket sales for the event benefit flood relief for Nashville area residents still struggling to recover from May’s devastating floods. We were pleased to donate $10,000 to start the fund and make it possible for residents who are in need of assistance to get money immediately. Anyone needing assistance can go to any First Tennessean Bank for details. To learn more about tomorrow’s events, visit the Songwriters Sing for Nashville f acebook page .

LPA Conference in Nashville a Success

Molly — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:56:57 +0000

Under the heading of you just never know who will be in Nashville next, The Little People of America (LPA) conference was here in our city last week bringing 2,200 visitors. A daily itinerary included tours of local attractions, medical clinics to discuss dwarf-specific health issues, nightly dinners and dances, a talent show, athletic competitions, and even a round of speed dating. A massive expo also included hundreds of products to help make daily living easier for the short-statured. Our city accommodated the variety of activities without effort. The LPA, a national nonprofit organization that’s been around since 1957, includes all 200-plus forms of dwarfism, typically caused by a variety of medical conditions. The locations of these meeting are voted on by their members and we are very honored to have been chosen as the location for this year’s event.

Music City Roots Back This Wednesday

Molly — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:00:14 +0000

After a two week hiatus, Music City Roots will be returning this Wednesday at 7:00 pm with a great line-up of performers including: Sarah Siskind, Frank Fairfield, Futurebirds, Johnny Corndawg, Dexateens and Tristen. Hosted by Jim Lauderdale with appearances by Eddie Stubbs, this old style radio show performed live is the best deal for the dollar – just $10 per ticket and $5 for students with college id. Tickets can be purchased at the music city roots website. Food, beverages and lots of camaraderie are available for you to enjoy in person. If you can’t come out to the barn, you can always listen live on the website or on wsm radio – the home of the Grand Old Opry. Want to grab supper before the show, come out early and grab a bit at the Loveless Cafe, a Nashville tradition.

CMT and Buffet Support the Alabama Shore

Molly — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:03:49 +0000

CMT Presents Jimmy Buffett & Friends Live From the Gulf Coast, a 90-minute live concert special, will air tomorrow July 11 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CMT. The event, originally planned for July 1 on the beach in Gulf Shores, AL, was rescheduled for July 11 because of concerns about surf conditions resulting from area storms. The event will air live and commercial-free on CMT and will be streamed on CMT.com. The performances will be simulcast live on Radio Margaritaville, available on Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio. This event is intended to bring happy news and a positive focus and financial impact to the residents and businesses of the shores of Alabama.We should all support this great event! For you Parrotheads, a new Margaritaville Cafe restaurant is under construction right here in Music City in downtown Nashville with a planned opening this fall.

Hosting the US Youth Soccer Tournament

Molly — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:07:02 +0000

The US Youth Soccer National President’s Cup tournament is being held this weekend in Murfreesboro, TN. This tournament is the competitive culmination for US Youth Soccer teams who have advanced from the state to regional to National Presidents Cup level, and will be held July 8-11, at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex. We welcome these talented athletes and their families to middle Tennessee and hope that you have a wonderful visit!

First-Ever Travel Ministry Conference in Nashville

Molly — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:49:03 +0000

Speaking of magical venues … just returned from exhibiting at the World Religious Travel Association’s (WRTA) first-ever Travel Ministry Conference at the prestigious Scarritt-Bennett Center here in Nashville. What an inspiring program! We met some very interesting people with whom we look forward to working in the future – it was our privilege to share this morning with such an inspirational group. The Scarritt-Bennett Center is a gorgeous facility to consider if you are looking for a unique place to hold a meeting, a wedding or another special event. Whatever your event plans, we can supply the transportation – just give us a call!

Nashville Offers Magical Venues!

Molly — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:24:24 +0000

Check this out, this past Saturday this wedding was being set up at the War Memorial in downtown Nashville. The ceremony was outside, drinks on the veranda up top and the reception inside. The inside of the War Memorial was transformed into a magical place with gorgeous flowers, draping, linens, china and lighting. It was a very lucky bride’s dream come true. Nashville has so many magical places for special events like weddings and corporate dinners, including Fontanel Mansion, the area’s newest facility. To ride to your event in style – just ask about our Executive Coach with room for up to 20.

The Musicians Corner Summer Saturday Concerts

Molly — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:57:23 +0000

A series of free Saturday afternoon concerts starts this weekend (7/10) in Centennial Park. The Musicians Corner will offer live music from 3-6 PM on a stage at the southwest corner of the park (near West End and 27th Ave. N., and McDonald’s). The series will continue through October 16, offering a mix of local and national talent, and surprise guests. Lifestyle, food, and artisan vendors will be on hand. Musicians Corner aspires to be a central point, free and open to all, where Music City will gather to perform and enjoy its music. Inspired by London’s “Speakers Corner,” the series offers free outdoor summer music offerings. With the Nashville Farmers Market and now The Musicians Corner among all the other many wonderful offerings in Nashville, there is always something to do here, as a group or individually. Nashville is a truly great place to be!