The Halcyon Bike Shop of 12th South, clad in red-rusted panels and guarded at the entrance by two gilded lions, holds a bounty of cycling treasures. The beloved bicycle shop with bikes both new and used, has become a beloved haven for cyclists of all creeds. Orphaned bicycles find refuge here and bikers come to talk […]
Oxford Barber Shop provides a little cut of history
Feb. 23, 2015 A clock hangs on the chipped, gray wall. It tick, tick, ticks ceaselessly, a nagging reminder of change. With every passing second, it seems something new changes in Nashville these days. A glossy condo complex springs from the earth; yet another neighborhood gets gentrified. The next big restaurant opens; the last big […]
Manuel Couture Designs
All Manuel Cueras used to need to draw in the legends of Nashville was an aged brick building with a sign that simply stated “Manuel” above the door next to Midtown Printing in Music City. But times change, and as an 81-year-old man, Cueras knows that all too well. Now the man who created Elvis […]
Nashville’s hidden antebellum gem
Stepping through the antebellum doorway of the Belle Meade Mansion, I feel as if I have time traveled to a different era—an era rich in southern history and heritage, a family legacy that has withstood both prosperity and loss. In 1806 upon his marriage, John Harding purchased 200 acres of land on the Old Natchez […]
No pretension at the 5 Spot
I always think it must be my rural upbringing that makes me gravitate toward a smaller locale or venue when I’m in the city. But in the case of Nashville, I’m convinced it’s just the sheer amount of warmth and simplicity that more remote spots have to offer that is so charming. Don’t get me […]
Acme breaks the downtown mold
FORGET HONKY-TONKIN’ Pretty girls sporting bedazzled cowboy boots, rowdy guys double-fisting beers, and music sprinkled with steel guitars blasting from all directions sounds like a fantasy created by the lyrics of a country song, right? Well, Lower Broadway tends to make that fantasy a reality for many tourists on any given night of the week. […]
Marathon Village good for the “‘picking’
Whether you are into antiques, historical buildings, organic salons, or art galleries, Marathon Motor Works has that and more. Just a few miles west of downtown, Marathon Motor Works is one of Nashville’s most unique and diverse attractions. It hosts a variety of shops and businesses, including Antique Archeology, a store featuring many items you’ll […]
The Running Theme in Nashville Tourism
The Nashville tourism industry is temporarily leaving its glossy leather boots and ten-gallon hat at the door and roaming the city with nothing more than running shoes, a sweatband and a fair amount of endurance. Nashville Running Tours, in tandem with its name, guides visitors and locals alike through the best of Nashville while knocking […]
Athens: A Taste of Greece in Nashville
He came from the Northeast side of Egypt and somehow started a Greek restaurant in Nashville. Go figure. Owner of Athens Family Restaurant Adele Elosetta is one of those men who stands an average height, but appears much taller. It may be his tan skin, dark facial hair and deep-set eyes that give him an […]
The Real Runway Models of Nashville
It’s the week after Nashville Fashion Week—seven days past the bright lights, couture threads and base-heavy Top 40 playlists—and male model Bryant Lowry has one thing to say about the experience. “Zoolander is way off.” Yes, Ben Stiller, tousled tresses, chiseled cheekbones and luxurious labels aside, there’s a good deal more to the model’s experience […]