The Nashville Experience
Here are links to many of the landmarks that have made Nashville famous. There's a lot to see, so ask me for advice on how much time each might involve.
The Country Music Hall of Fame
Visit The CMHF...
Nashville Convention Center
Visit The Center...
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Visit The Frist...
The Grand Ole Opry
Visit The Opry...
Music Row
Info about Music Row...
The Parthenon (the one in Nashville)
Visit The Parthenon...
Historic Ryman Auditorium
Visit The Ryman...
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
Visit Tootsie's...
The Wildhorse Saloon
Visit The Wildhorse...
Other Music Links
The Bluebird Cafe
This legendary venue is what Nashville is all about. Great music written and performed by the songwriters who write for your favorite country artists! You might also hear these artists at one of our songwriter evenings here at The Big Bungalow.
Visit The Bluebird...
Big H Productions
If you are a singer/songwriter/artist and and are looking for a great place to record, I would use Jason Howard. He does fantastic work at a reasonable rate.
Visit Jason's Website...
Haight Guitars Design Studio
Norman and Sharon Haight stayed here and I got the chance to play their amazing instruments. What a treat. These are all one-of-a-kind guitars and they blew me away
!Visit Haight Guitars...
It's More Than A Song
This is my customized wedding song business. If you have a wedding planned, why not stay here on your honeymoon? I can have a song written just for you and your beloved, in your favorite style, by one of Nashville's best songwriters. Check out my website! I have two packages for different budgets.
Visit It's More Than a Song...
Food & Drink
Once you've eaten one of my scrumptious breakfasts, you will of course be expecting only the best here in Nashville for lunch and dinner. Below are some of my favorites.
Sky Blue Coffee Shop
A neighborhood favorite just a few doors down from mine, this is a great place for lunch, or an afternoon snack and coffee/tea.
Visit Sky Blue...
Sambuca Restaurant
This is one of my all time favorites. Downtown in "the Gulch" area, featuring terrific food, great atmosphere and great dinner music. You can stay all night, or walk across the street to The Station Inn for amazing bluegrass or Texas swing music.
Visit Sambuca...
The Tin Angel
A warm cozy place with lovely food, at reasonable prices.
Visit Tin Angel...
Bongo Java Coffee House
Great coffee/ Great Vibe. Move over Starbucks! It is a few blocks from my house in The Five Points area of East Nashville (the closest thing Nashville has to Greenwich Village N.Y. my old neighborhood.
Visit Bongo Java...
Drew's Brews Coffee
Not a coffee house - it's the coffee I serve here at the B&B - the best I've found anywhere and Drew is a local guy.
Visit Drew's Brews...
Nashville Originals
A website with links to locally-owned restaurants. I've been to almost all of them, so check with me for a second opinion.
Visit Nashville Originals...
Artists
I sell art for talented local artists here at the B&B. I am including links to some of these great people!
Art and Invention Gallery
This fantastic studio is right at Five Points East Nashville near The Big Bungalow.
Visit Art & Invention...
Harry
Harry is a rising star.
Visit Harry...
Myles Maillie
Quite well known in the southeast and at The Big Bungalow, Myles and his art are awesome.
Visit Miles...
The Arts Company
Right downtown and one of my favorites. I love this gallery.
Visit Arts Co...
Jack Isenhour
His art is so incredible. It is always evolving. Jack is also an author. You can always find something by Jack here at the B&.
Visit Jack...
Wendy Durand Pottery
Wendy has definiteluy found her calling..
Visit Wendy...
Other Faves
Platinum Hair Salon
Need your hair done? Or maybe an incredible facial? They're the best, using top products.
Visit Platinum...
General Jackson Showboat
I love this venue. Great lunch or dinner cruise with wonderful shows and you board the boat at The Opryland Hotel which is always fantastic to see.
Visit Gen. Jackson...
Andy Allen
If you are thinking about a move to Nashville, of course while you house hunt, you'll want to stay at the best B&B (remember extended stay rates are available), but you should be working with the top Realtor in town, Andy Allen. With close to 30 years experience, he has found homes for many of my guests who were looking (and some who were not!).
Visit Andy...
Kali Yuga Yoga
Right down the street from The Big Bungalow on Fatherland St., Kali Yuga Yoga has classes all day for all levels, led by incredible teachers. This is my favorite yoga studio.
Visit Kali Yuga...
Tide Vacation Rentals Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet Club, Gulf Shores, Alabama
Lovely folks who have visited The Big Bungalow
Visit Tide Vacation Rentals...
