Nashville, Tennessee

Trace Adkins daughters selling lemonade in front of their house

Alan Jackson House/decked out for 4th of July

July 1, Tuesday: Arrived at campground. It is the Yogi Bear Jellystone Campground. While checking in Jo received a welcome hug from Yogi!!!! Did not have the camera readily available so was not able to capture it on film. After setting up went back to the office to find out some info. The lady, Kelly, who checked us in, gave us a two for one ticket to the Grand Ole Opry. We were able to get in for $40.00 instead of $80.00. Always nice to get a bargain and see a great show. We saw 8 acts. Pam Tellis, Terri Clark, and Little Jimmy Dickens were among them. It was really fun being in a place my grandparents and parents always talked about. This is a live radio show on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. After the show, we stopped at the Music City Bar and Grill for a late night snack, listen to a band, and even danced. Great way to start our visit in Nashville.

July 2, Wednesday: Made some phone calls to get caught up with family. A few housekeeping chores before we headed for our tour of downtown and surrounding countryside where we saw some of the stars homes. Decided to take a tour mostly so Larry could see and not have to try and drive at the same time. It was fun to see some beautiful homes and hear some of the stories about the stars. Of course, couldn't help but think they could point at any house a say it was a stars. Cynic!!??!! We did stop and buy some cookies and lemonade from Trace Adkins girls. Just helping pay for their college tuition!!!!!!!! Alan Jackson has a beautiful home. Hopefully I can get them on the blog.

Tonight went to a restaurant called John A"s for dinner and more nice music.

Our campground is on Music City Valley Rd. just down from the Grand Ole Opry and the Grand Ole Opry Hotel. The first Opry was in the Ryman Auditorium which downtown. On 2nd Ave.is where most of the music joints are located. Plan to head to them some night.

Weather has been very good. The locals say the humidity is holding off. Yeah!!!!! Even so it is in the high 80's low 90's.