Loretta Lynn is a country music icon, born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1932, in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky. Named for actress Loretta Young, she had seven brothers and sisters. Her father was a coal miner and farmer. At the age of 15, she married Oliver Vanetta "Doolittle" Lynn, an Army veteran and moonshiner. A year later, the pair moved to the logging community of Custer, … [Read more...] about Loretta Lynn Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Nashville
Where to See Live Music in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee, is known as the Country Music Capital of the World and for good reason. The major labels have offices here, along with the artist associations. The honky-tonks and small venues have launched the careers of countless artists, along with the street corners of Broadway that almost always host musicians. Every year, big names flock to the city for CMA Fest, … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Nashville, Tennessee
Where to Stay in Nashville, Tennessee
After writing guides for countless publications about Nashville, including the best places to stay around the city, it became time for our own guide to accommodations. There is a large diversity in the types and prices of properties spanning every loyalty program. We’ve denoted which ones are our picks and which ones come highly recommended on travel websites, so that … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Nashville, Tennessee
5 Easy Day Trips from Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, is known as the birthplace of country music, but it also has ties to both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. It's the state capital and a foodie haven. Once you've had your fill of Broadway honky-tonks, head to one of these destinations that are sure to impress. It’s easy to pick up your rental car downtown or at the airport … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Day Trips from Nashville
Road Tripping from Nashville to Memphis
Music fans will want to see as much of Tennessee as possible, starting in the Music City of Nashville before making their way to the home of soul, Memphis. The drive takes around three hours, so there's plenty of time to explore. But along the way, driving along I-40, there are also some unique landmarks, including music-related destinations. Detour to the small towns that … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Nashville to Memphis
