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The other day I was talking about the city of Belle Meade. One of the instrumental individuals that establish this area of Nashville is named John Harding in 1807 where he purchased 250 acres. The area would become a place for farming but would lead to the eventual creation of the city of Belle Meade. Harding would begin with a simple log cabin but would find his wealth in horse breeding and a travelers rest. Over the course of time the property would grow from 250 acres

It is the first full week of October and there are plenty of great events this week in Nashville, TN. Bridgestone Arena, Nissan, Ryman, The Pinnacle, The Truth, and The Schermerhorn. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. This Thursday and Friday at The Schermerhorn there is a magical performance at 7:30 pm. The Nashville Symphony will be offering a incredible two nights of music named A Close Encounter with The Music of John Williams. If you

The city of Belle Meade is located just eighteen minutes from downtown Nashville, TN. Belle Meade is a historic area to those that live there along with the visitors to this historic city. The area was first discovered in 1807. The city wouldn't be incorporated until 1938. Prior to the area being incorporated in 1929 a family would purchase a portion of land to build their estate. After the Cheek Family made a fortune in the coffee industry with being the founders of Maxwe

The food scene throughout the state of Tennessee varies from Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, and other cities in between. When it comes to BBQ especially ribs there is one city where you can find a great stop that was recommended to me by post it note. The city you can find this stop in the city of Memphis, TN. Memphis is known for Beale Street, Blues, Graceland, great BBQ, The Peabody Hotel, Bass Pro Shops Headquarters, and other stops. For ribs there are one

During the 1880's the western territories were slowly being discovered along with the expansion of the railroad throughout the areas. In 1889 the area known as Montana would be adopted as The United States 41st State. The history of this state is part of the westward expansion and one that is now a popular tourists destination. It is a state that I have always enjoyed visiting along with my travels to there by post it note. I first discovered Montana in 1994 as I would be

Washington D.C. was established as the United States Capital on July 16, 1790. Today is serves as a centerpiece for the history of the American states. In May I had the opportunity to visit this amazing city on another post it note trip. If you are looking for three amazing stops to check out that offer a fascinating history about the United States then add these to the lists. The Library of Congress was established in 1832 as a place to hold important articles that the g

There are so extraordinary sites to visit when it comes to Chicago. I visited this great city at the beginning of August this year on another post it note journey. Here are three activities to check out when visiting this great midwestern city. Located to the east of the city of Chicago is The Navy Pier. This former military training area for the Navy offers great shops, restaurants, amazing views of Lake Michigan, and tour boats. There is an activity area that includes

One thing about the visiting the East Coast of the United States is the seafood dining experiences. Over the course of this year I have had some exceptional seafood dining places that were recommended to me by post it note. Here are three places that I enjoyed seafood dining in three different cities along the East Coast. In sunny Florida in the town of Fort Lauderdale there is one seafood dining stop that offers exceptional views of the harbor on 15th Street. 15th Street

The week is kicking off and there are no shortage of great shows in Nashville, TN. There are events at Bridgestone Arena, The Ryman, The Pinnacle, and The Truth. Here are your happenings for the week in Music City USA. Bridgestone Arena events begin on Thursday this week. On Thursday night at 7:00 pm The Nashville Predators have their home opener against the Minnesota Wild. Friday evening at 8:00 pm Johnson Blue Skies offers a unforgettable show. Saturday hockey returns

Chicago, IL is known for so many great attractions, sports, shows, music, and food. In August of this year I was able to experience this fantastic city with another post it note journey. One thing is the food scene is absolutely incredible in the Windy City. Here are four stops to experience the local Chicago dining experience. The first is known for their Chicago Dog and location in Wrigleyville. Murphy's Bleachers is a lively bar that offers great Chicago classics and

The Southern States have so many great cities to explore. One these cities may be in a unlikely state that may not be on your radar. It is a city that I have traveling to that began nearly three years ago that I had and still have plenty of great post it note recommendations for. Oxford, MS is a place with a deep history, a great food scene, a historic college, a game day experience, and the home of a well known author. In 1832 the city was founded where the land was boug

In 1861 the United States would become divided leading to shots being fired in Charleston, SC from Confederate soldiers on Fort Sumter. The American Civil War would begin which lead to many battles throughout the states at that time. Nashville, TN would also become a focus of attention by both sides realizing its importance with the Eastern and Western Campaigns as well as the Cumberland River. The Union Army lead by General Carlos Bull advanced on the city of Nashville, T

If there is one state that offers some amazing National Parks it is Utah. The entire state is absolutely stunning and so much to see. I have been traveling to Utah for some time including some post it note trips. There is one National Park in Eastern Utah that offers a breathtaking scenery with a natural landscape. Arches National Park located near Moab, UT is a massive park that offers over 2000 naturally formed arches. One thing to note when visiting the park you need

There are so many great states to travel to out west. Over my lifetime I have always enjoyed traveling to the Western United States. There is one state that you can never go wrong with that offers exceptional outdoor activities and I have received plenty of post it note recommendations for. I first made my way to Idaho when I was living in Montana and did a ski trip at Schweitzer, ID that was absolutely awesome. Four years ago I made my way back to Idaho for a trip that i

In 1881 a individual named Aaron Winters discovered an investment that would eventually pay off. The area was located in southern California and would eventually become a highly visited area. The mined product would be known as Borax and it would be profitable to those in the late 1880's and early 1900's. I had the opportunity to visit this area of California over three years ago on one of my first post it note trips. Death Valley California lies nearly 282 feet below sea

The weekend may have come to an end but the week has begun and there are great events this week in the Music City. There are experiences at Bridgestone Arena, Ryman Auditorium, The Pinnacle, and Geodis have events. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend for Nashville, TN. Bridgestone has a great lineup this week including hockey. The Nashville Predators have their first preseason game of the season on Tuesday night at 7:00 pm vs the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thursd

Colorado is a state that I have always enjoyed traveling to. I have been traveling to this amazing state since I was a kid but in the last four years I have been there three times including two as a post it note journey. If you are looking at planning a trip to this fantastic state next year then here are three great stops for outdoors in late May. The first is located in the Boulder area of Colorado and offers great hikes throughout the area. The Flatirons are a rock str

Finding that winter destination for travel is always a challenge. There is one place that I have been traveling to that offers an incredible outdoor scene, dining, great shopping, and it is ideal for the months of December through February. It is a state that I have been to about eight times including a post it note journey over three years ago. Southern Arizona is absolutely amazing during the winter months. There are a few areas to check out when visiting the area aroun

In 1769 the first area of what is known as Tennessee was settled by a lone individual who would build a cabin along the Watauga River in Northeast, TN. Prior to this the British built a fort in the pioneer region that would be called Fort Loudon in 1756. By 1779 the first settlement was established by a group led by James Robertson who built Fort Nashboro which became Nashville, TN. If you are a fan of history then there is a great walking tour for Tennessee history over

There are so many great dining experiences throughout the area in Nashville, TN. There is one place that I made a stop at the other evening that offers exceptional Vietnamese food and even has been recommended to me by post it note. It is located in Bellevue, TN which is only seventeen minutes from the downtown area. Pho Ann offers so many great Vietnamese dishes from their starters, main courses, and desserts. I had their Pad Thai with Shrimp that was absolutely deliciou