The Nashville I know

Day 125

Let's get the weight loss stuff out of the way first... I lost 2 lbs! whoo hoo. I've been stagnant for weeks. I'm pretty stoked about this.

Now on to the real topic of tonight's post.

My Town
Music City... Athens of the South...

I was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. I've always been proud to call this place home. It's heartbreaking to drive down the street and see your town in ruins. It's frustrating to see that our plight has received little national attention.

The Nashville I know is an eclectic mix of southern charm and intellect. It's a place where business acumen, scientific achievement, artistic license and musical prowess mix and mingle on the regular. 

At Arnolds on 8th Avenue I can sit elbow to elbow with blue collars to my left, white collars to my right and the chief of police across from me. All of us will be enjoying some of the best southern comfort food available in town.

Later that day I could be standing in line at the movie theatre and swap pleasantries with Keith and Nicole. After the movie, I can head downtown to enjoy anything from a good timin honky tonk to hard hitting professional hockey to a play at TPAC to world class symphony.

The point is that Nashville has something for everyone. The sad thing is that today a lot of it is under water. But, this town and it's people are tough. We are resilient. Nashville is open for business. Come see us. But, bring your work gloves. You may have to help us clean up a little mud before we sit down to break bread.

Cheers!
Margaret