Parthenon and other drivebys I was wholly disappointed we weren't able to go into the Parthenon in Nashville. I had really looked forward to seeing it with the girls because of the Percy Jackson book series and movie which had actually been filmed there but due to it being closed I didn't have a choice. We did do a drive by which was sufficient. It was very impressive! In Nashville, down the hill from the capital, lives the circular building that houses the M...

Loveless Cafe This cafe was just outside of Nashville. We heard about it first from Monie and Papa (Carrie's mom and dad) as they have been to Tennessee several times. It was a bit out our way as we were north and ready to head out of town and it was south but the 20 minute drive was worth it even towing the trailer! Their claim to fame is their biscuits. The recipe is still secret. The biscuits were small, maybe 2"x2", and buttery. Although they were good the h...

Tennessee State Capitol Parking for an RV rig was in short supply around the stately capital located high on a hill overlooking the river. We parked at the base of the hill after finding a row of metered spaces and trudged up countless steps to the top. Finally cresting the hill we found the tomb of President James Knox Polk, Napoleon of the Stump, and his wife Sarah. Making the final approach to the capital we noticed it lacked the domed rotunda so commonly ...

The Hermitage/Fathers' Day Nothing says fun like tromping across the rolling lands outside of Nashville in 90 degree heat and 75% humidity, so that's how we spent Father's Day. We arrived at The Hermitage, Andrew Jackon's 1000 acre plantation outside of Nashville to see an impressive visitor center masking the rest of the grounds just over the hill. Enjoying the brief respite of the air-conditioned visitor center and a small selection of Jackson artifacts, inclu...