This morning, we headed west to Nashville, with our first stop being Andrew Jackson's house, The Hermitage. What a beautiful property - and the house is huge at 8000 sq. ft.
We were able to do a self-guided audio tour of the grounds and then had a guided tour of the house.
We then drove to our La Quinta (or LQ as we like to call them, now that we're so friendly) to check in and then went into downtown Nashville to pick up some info at the Visitor's Center. The guy working there was really friendly and helpful, so we took his advice and walked across the street to Tootsie's for some live country music and some beer.
They have two floors, with different acts on each one. From the looks of the photo-covered walls, it seems everyone and their brother has played at Tootsie's...including Snoop Dogg, according to the Visitor's Center guy. No one famous today, but it was a great place to spend the afternoon before heading a few doors down to Jack's Barbecue for early dinner. This had to be the best meal I've had on this trip so far...we shared the combo plate...three types of BBQed meat (brisket, pork shoulder AND ribs), mac & cheese, apples and corn bread...plus they have seven different sauces...amazing. On our way back to the hotel, we stopped at the capitol building to visit James Polk's burial site...yes, on the lawn of the capitol.
Another early night - these driving days are exhausting, no matter how far the trip.
But we have big plans to actually spend an entire day and evening enjoying Nashville tomorrow.
So great! I hope I can make your trip out here as much fun! FYI, I dragged my family out on a trip to the Hermitage while we were vacationing with family in St. Louis. At the time, the murderous bastard AJ was my favorite historical figure. I think I was in the 8th grade at the time!
ReplyDeleteWe are sure it will be as much fun, not to worry! Fun to know we are not much different than 8th graders :)
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