Off topic: Going to Nashville

by buddyallen on Oct 9, 2008 4:07 PM CDT

Early next year a couple of friends and I are leaving Sweden and setting out on a trip to the U.S.

Our plan is to travel from New York to Seattle via Tennessee, Texas, and California. I've tried to come by as much information via the internet as possible but I figure the best thing would be to ask those who actually resides in the states for suggestions.

So... what to see? what to avoid? where to eat? which detours are worthwile? Is LP Field worth a visit even though the season is over? What about the Smoky Mountains?

Since this is a Tennessee Titans site I suppose people here are most apt on giving recommendation on Nashville but all suggestions (be it Nashville, New York, Austin, San Francisco or Seattle) is very much appreciated.

Disclaimer: I'm fully aware that my sentences are seriously lacking structure and my choice of words are laughable at best but I'm swedish and this is sadly the best I can do.

Thanks in advance for any suggestion.

/Buddy Allen

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hey buddy

as far as nashville goes, everything is pretty close together so if you want to see the stadium it’s easy, since it’s right next to the downtown area. i’m not really big on sight-seeing in nashville, but there is plenty to eat which i’ll list below:
hog heaven: great tennessee bbq, and their chicken w/ white sauce is awesome
sylvan park: meat and three place that’s pretty damn good for soul food
monell’s: all you can eat southern cooking
those are three of my favorite places to eat that i think rep nashville cuisine.
if you’re going in the winter, predators hockey games are pretty fun and if vandy is any good, basketball at memorial gym is fun too.

by rolypoly32 on Oct 9, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks for the advice. Sight-seeing doesn’t really seems to be blast.

Is the tickets for hockey and basket hard to come by?

by buddyallen on Oct 10, 2008 2:38 AM CDT reply actions

Tickets aren't hard to find at all.

There are people selling tickets on the street all the time before games, or you can buy them on the net and pick them up at the game.

LP Field really isn’t worth the walk across the river if there isn’t a game. It’s just a stadium and a parking lot.

There is another good BBQ place on Broadway downtown called Jack’s. I highly recommend it.

If the weather is nice and you are looking to just walk around outside then definitely check out the Farmer’s Market and Bicentennial Mall. They are at the bottom of a hill next to the capital and it’s generally just a cool thing to check out.

I don’t know what your musical interests are but try to get to a honky tonk (Tootsie’s) or some kind of show. On Monday nights at a place called Station Inn there is a great western swing band called the Time Jumpers, if you’re into that sort of thing.

If you have anymore questions about Nashville, just send me a message. I’m a local and have lived here my whole life.

If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.

by jasonkylebates on Oct 10, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions

What kind of things do you want to do in NYC?

I suppose if you’re coming for a single visit, Times Square is a must. Plus, Broadway, Empire State Building, etc. I mean, if you can get tickets to a show, I would absolutely recommend that over ANYTHING else in the City.

That said, the thing that makes living here a more eclectic experience than a lot of other places is that it’s one of those rare cities where a lot of distinct but tiny communities live right on top of one another. Which means that the food is AWESOME! I don’t know what kind of food you like and/or have never tasted, but one of the really great things to do in the City is experience the way other cultures cook. I’d highly recommend giving it some thought ahead of time and then grabbing a copy of one of the restaraunt guidebooks and heading out to the best of whatever type of cuisine you’re interested in. Please, please, please avoid all of the big chain restaraunts like the plague! Do not go to them. Take the time to find some of the real NYC cuisine and experience this city for its true greatness. America is the melting pot, and in that sense, NYC is its center.

Beyond that, if you have specific NY-related questions, let me know, and I’ll try to answer them.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!

by DannoE on Oct 10, 2008 6:47 AM CDT reply actions

Thanks

Thank

I’ve been to New York twice before and I feel that I’ve visited the most crucial sites. This time I feel like I want to go a bit off the beaten trackt.

I’m sorry that i can’t specify what I want to do any further. If it helps my interests are football, music (pretty much everything country, jazz, soul and so forth) and film.

Can you recommend any cool music venue? Is the Sports Museum of America worth an endorsement?

We will all be 21 by the time we’re in New York.

by buddyallen on Oct 10, 2008 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions

I'll ask around and get back to you.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!

by DannoE on Oct 10, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions

I just got back to Nashville from the Smoky Mountains so let me add this.

The Smoky’s are beautiful and you would be able to see some great countryside if you drop south from NY maybe through DC and across to Knoxville, TN. Avoid the Tourist places like Dollywood and get on the Cherohala Skyway. Here’s a link for you. http://www.cherohala.org/images/imagespresskit/cherohalamap2.jpg That is a great ride that will leave you about 4 hours drive to Nashville.

Have a great trip and I hope you enjoy our city.

by DZone on Oct 13, 2008 9:21 AM CDT reply actions