Railroads began appearing in Tennessee in the 1830s, following decades of relying on the rivers for the transportation of goods. The Memphis and Charleston Railroad and Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad were two of the most important, with the latter crossing the rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau to connect the important cities. By the early 20th century, nearly … [Read more...] about 3 Historic Tennessee Hotels for Train Lovers
Nashville
Essential Tips for Navigating Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport is the airline hub for Nashville, Tennessee. The first airport in the city, Hampton Field, operated until 1921, followed by Blackwood Field, which was in use until 1928. Nashville's municipal airport was established in 1937 as Berry Field, which is where the airport code BNA comes from. It was an early WPA project. The current terminal was … [Read more...] about Essential Tips for Navigating Nashville International Airport
7 Places to Learn About the Black History of Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, is known for its music history, but the city has played a much larger role in American history than you might think. The US Colored Troops fought heroically at the Battle of Nashville. The African American residents fought for equality with sit-ins and bus boycotts during the Civil Rights Movement. They contributed influences to American music and … [Read more...] about 7 Places to Learn About the Black History of Nashville
Tennessee’s Presidential Landmarks
Like the states of Georgia, Virginia, and Arkansas, Tennessee has left an impact on American history as the home of three past presidents. History buffs should plan their own trip around the Volunteer State to see where past great leaders have walked before the next election! Andrew Jackson, 7th Born March 15, 1767 on the border between North and South Carolina, … [Read more...] about Tennessee’s Presidential Landmarks
A First Timer’s Guide to Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
The Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival was founded in 2015 over two days in Franklin, Tennessee. The music festival is held at Harlinsdale Farm, a nearly 200-acre horse farm from the 1900s. Kevin Griffin, a Franklin resident and musician from Better Than Ezra, is one of the founders. Two-day admission is around $200, while VIP admission is $1,000. The Musicians at … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
