RIDING WITH KURT

During the American Civil War Tennessee was the last state to secede from the Union. Nashville became a focal point because the Union Army realized if they could take the city they would split the eastern and western campaigns. In 1862 the Union Army took back the city splitting the Confederate Army. The Union Army realizing the value of the city set up an immense fortification around Nashville to protect the area from what they would consider a battle the could alter the

There are plenty of great deli's and sandwich stops in Nashville, TN. The other night on my way home I made a stop at one that I have enjoyed for well over 20 years and one that has even been recommended to me by post it note. It is located in Bellevue which is just 20 minutes west of the downtown area of Nashville. Penn Station in Bellevue, TN offers all sorts of creative sandwiches and other tasty items. They offer hot and cold subs along with very good sides. One of t

It is a new week and a new year here in Nashville, TN. There are plenty of great events this week in the music city. Here are your happenings for the week in Nashville, TN. Tonight there is a Division 1 Subdivision National Championship game at FirstBank Stadium. This game is between The Montana State University Bobcats vs The Illinois State Redbirds. The kickoff is at 6:30 pm with drop off location on West End near the stadium. This will be a great game to attend espec

Over the last year and a half I have connected through the Minneapolis/ Saint Paul Airport on Delta Air Lines with three different post it note trips. If you have never experienced the food scene at the MSP airport it is absolutely amazing. Plus there is plenty of great shops and other things to do while you are waiting for your flight. On my most recent post it note trip to San Antonio, TX I had some time to grab me a bite to eat. One of the places that I found was a pla

The night before I headed to San Antonio for another post it note trip I stopped at an Asian dining experience in the Bellevue area of Nashville, TN. This is a place that my mom has always enjoyed and even has their own post it note recommendation from someone in the area. The restaurant is located in One Bellevue Place which is about 20 minutes west of the downtown area. Eastern Peak offers a amazing Asian dishes and cuisines. The menu ranges from Sushi, appetizers, soup

New Year's Eve has come and we are in a new year but that doesn't mean things are slowing down in the Music City. There are a couple of great live music events this weekend. Here are your happenings for the weekend in Nashville, TN. Starting tonight and tomorrow night at the Ryman you have a fantastic lineup. It is the Opry 100 live music event celebrating 100 years of music for the Ryman and the Grand Ole Opry. On Friday evening the show begins at 7:00 pm with a lineup c

Happy New Year!!! Here is to so many great things ahead for 2026. Wishing so many good things to all my family, friends, followers, those that I have given a ride to over the past three years. Here is to many more adventures ahead with my post it note travels on my quest to see all seven continents by post it note. Have a fantastic New Years Day may it be filled with rest and positive vibes for your first day of the New Year. Keep chasing those dreams, goals, and desires

It is New Year's Eve and what a year it has been. I had two great post it note trips this year to Texas and Colorado. Here are six post it note recommendations that I enjoyed in 2025. Red Rock Amphitheatre was an amazing experience even if it was my third time seeing Lord Huron there. The views of the valley below from the historic amphitheater are truly fascinating. Highly recommend getting there early to park in the upper parking lot. The Great Sand Dunes is absolute

New Year's Eve is only a day away and it is a extremely busy day and evening in Nashville, TN. One of the biggest challenges at the end of the evening is finding an area to get picked up from at the end of the evening. Here are several locations that I have found that offer the best pick up for Uber at the end of the evening for New Year's Eve. The first spot is the Joseph Hotel on Korean Veterans Blvd. The hotel is only three blocks east of Broadway. There is a alley ther

It is New Year's Eve week in Nashville, TN. There is football, marching band competitions, concerts, a note drop, and even a free concert. Here are your happenings for the week her in Nashville, TN. Starting tonight on Broadway you have Battle of the Bands. This annual event features two marching bands that are in town for the Music City Bowl. The event kicks off at 6:00 pm between University of Tennessee and the University of Illinois. The two bands will provide their f

New Years Eve is only four days away and if you haven't experienced the dining scene on this special night then this is one night to get out on the town for some incredible food in the Nashville, TN area. There are so many great dining options in Nashville that offer so many great cuisines. Here are four places to consider for dining on New Years Eve that I have enjoyed that were recommended to me by post it note. Sperry's in Belle Meade is a true Nashville steakhouse expe

Yesterday I provided a ride to three individuals who were visiting Nashville from North Carolina and New Jersey. We were chatting about the various areas of the Music City to explore. One area that I mentioned was one that they were not familiar with but one they were looking forward to explore. The area is located about 8 to 10 minutes south of the downtown area plus many of the restaurants there have been recommended to me by post it note. The area known as 12th Avenue

Christmas maybe over but it is not finished for all the fun here in Nashville, TN. The Ryman, The Pinnacle, and Nissan all have events this weekend here in the Music City. Here are your happenings for the weekend her in Nashville, TN. On Saturday at the Ryman Auditorium there are two amazing shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm with a legendary comedian and singer. Matt Matthews takes to the stage on Saturday evening with a incredible performance. Drop off location can be found at

Merry Christmas to all my family, friends, and followers!!! Hope this day is filled with happiness, great memories, and time to enjoy the day with those that matter most. Looking forward to this day as I cook for my family. Also, looking forward to more post it note adventures in the new year!!! Have a wonderful Christmas day!!! #ridingwithkurt

Dolly Parton is a significant individual to the city of Nashville. Her contributions to music and the state of Tennessee have a long-lasting impact on those in music and anyone who is a fan of this legendary artist. There is a hotel on 20th Avenue South that has all things Dolly located all over and is very popular to the Midtown Area of Nashville with an amazing rooftop dining experience. Plus, they even have a post-it note. The Graduate is a boutique hotel that offers ver

There are plenty of great historical buildings and sights throughout the city of Nashville. One such building is located on Broadway and 10th Avenue South. The building has been around since 1900 and has a very interesting history. Additionally, this stop even has a post it note. The Union Station Hotel began as Nashville's Train Station when it was built in 1900. Over the years this was the place people would stop to see the music city at the time before all the populari

There is only three days left until Christmas day. This week in Nashville, TN there are some great Christmas events occurring throughout the city. Here are your Christmas Happenings for the week in Nashville, TN. Tonight and Tomorrow night at the Ryman there is an amazing performance by a Lady A. The Grammy award winning county music group will offer two great nights of their music. The performances are at 7:30 pm tonight and at 3:00 pm on Tuesday. Drop off location can b

Last night I picked up a group from a popular burger and dining spot in the Capitol View area of Nashville, TN. They were visiting from Florida and Virginia and told me that they really enjoyed the dining experience plus this stop even has been recommended to me by post it note. So, I made a stop at to pick up my dinner at their Charlotte Avenue location. M.L. Rose offers an amazing dining experience with a very diverse menu. The menu ranges from shareables, salads, sandw

The other day I took a group to a popular hotel located near the midtown area of Nashville, TN. This hotel is in great proximity to great restaurants, bars, and stops in the area. Plus, they even have a post it note recommended for the hotel and dining. The Virgin Hotel is located on 17th Avenue which is also part of the area known as Music Row. The hotel has a couple good dining options including a great roof top. During the Christmas season the inside of the hotel is b

Some time ago I provided a ride to an individual who provided me a post it note for one of their favorite Mexican restaurants in Bellevue, TN. I would end up trying it out a couple years ago and it did not disappoint. The other night I ended up picking up dinner from this great Latin dining stop. Tequila's Mexican Restaurant is conveniently located about twenty minutes west of the downtown area of Nashville. The offer a wide variety of Mexican dishes as well as shareable