Nashville | Part 1

Can I preface this post by saying that Nashville is quite possibly THE coolest city there is? We decided to book a mini vacation to the music city when we found out the Aggies were playing Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt. Seeing our Ags play football and tour a new city? Yes, please! As if that weren't exciting enough, my twin and her husband (Danielle and Logan) met us there. Nashville was a not-so-short 10 hour drive away, but totally manageable and totally worth it. Actually, we spent half the car ride scratching our heads at the fact that it didn't occur to either of us to fly.

We started day 1 off with a Segway tour of the city. I've always thought a Segway tour sounded like so much fun, and it definitely did not disappoint! If you are in a new city and feel like exploring, go the Segway route. So fun!

It was an absolutely beautiful day and the warmest we had while we were there. We rode to the top of a park and had an awesome view of the city. The building on the right in these next two pictures is the AT&T Building, also known as the Batman Building. If you look at it square on, it looks like Batman's mask. Cool, right?

After the Segway tour, we stopped for a bite to eat at Acme Feed & Seed. I think it was everyone's favorite meal the whole time. I had a pulled pork sandwich, Danielle and Logan had the hot chicken, and Parker really branched out and ordered a cheeseburger. Stopping at a local ice cream parlor after wasn't so bad either. ;)

After a little R&R back at the hotel, we all ventured out for dinner at The Stillery. Parker and I split the Hot Chicken, which is apparently a Nashville must-eat. We had never heard of it, but it's basically fried chicken with a somewhat spicy sauce.

After dinner, we took a stroll down John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. Our Segway tour guide had mentioned it was really romantic in the evenings and that several country music videos have been filmed on this bridge. Pretty cool!

Friday, Parker and I woke up feeling all the food we had eaten (because vacation, obviously), so we decided to go on a little run around the city. The "little run" turned into 4 miles, which is pushing my running comfort zone these days. We had so much fun though! Running is much more enjoyable with a buddy, and that husband is the best motivator. He got a look when he announced we were going to run up the steps to the capitol, but it was well worth it!

We cleaned up and headed to a quick breakfast at Frothy Monkey. The great thing about Nashville food is that you really can't go wrong. We chose this place because it was quick, we were starving, and Danielle and Logan had already eaten. It ended up being delicious though!

After some much needed breakfast, we headed to the Country Music Hall of Fame. I love country music but admittedly didn't know a lot of the older artists. One thing I did know? Taylor Swift. And there was a Taylor Swift Education Center. Yes, please! My love for TSwift knows no limits, and even though this exhibit was smaller than most, it was of course my favorite.

I also really liked the "Keith Urban, So Far..." exhibit. I've always been a Keith Urban fan and saw him in concert a few years ago. Parker is not a big music fan and was a total trooper through this museum. At one point, he turned to me and said "This must be how you feel at aviation museums." Yes husband, that's exactly how I feel at aviation museums. Glad you finally understand the sacrifice. ;)

That's part 1 of our Nashville vacation! Stay tuned for Part 2...