The Cumberland Caverns cave system is known mostly for its Bluegrass Underground concerts, which feature world-renowned musicians and have their own TV series on PBS. But these caves have a lot more to offer than music, and it’s well worth the two-hour drive from Nashville to see them. Here’s everything you’ll want to know about […]

Nashville Guide, Travel, United States

August 8, 2016

Cumberland Caverns: Middle Tennessee’s Must-See Cave Tour

Cumberland Caverns Hours

I’ll be honest– August is typically my least favorite month in Nashville. Summer’s shine has worn off, the heat has settled in, the kids have gone back to school so you can’t even leave town for a fun vacation, and it’s just plain hot and humid and sweaty and gross. And that makes it a […]

Nashville Guide, Travel

August 1, 2016

These 5 Nashville Shores Tips Can Make a Visit Worth Your While

Nashville Shores Tips and Tricks

Ever since I wrote about Nashville’s best secret hiking trail, I can’t count how many of you have told me that you tried it and LOVED it. Hidden Lake really is special, isn’t it? Trust me, I’m not going to waste time here steering you wrong! Well, guess what? I found another secret spot this […]

Nashville Guide, Travel

July 27, 2016

A Lush, Waterfall-Filled Grotto, Just an Hour’s Drive From Nashville

Natchez Trace Parkway Hidden Waterfalls

Right past the Franklin/Hwy 96 exit on the Natchez Trace Parkway, you’ll find a place most Nashville locals still don’t know about: a densely wooded park, complete with a lovely interpretive center and more than three miles of hiking trails.   It’s called Timberland Park and it totally surpassed my expectations when the kids and […]

Nashville Guide, Travel

June 10, 2016

Timberland Park: Great Hiking Trails on the Natchez Trace Parkway

Nashville Hike