RIDING WITH KURT

Last night I joined my mother for dinner at a place that I have received a post it note for and one of her favorite Italian restaurants in the Green Hills area. The ambiance is amazing along with top notched service. The food has immense flavor and anything that you order is amazing. North Italia at the Green Hills Mall offers an incredible menu that ranges from appetizers, salads, pizza, pasta, and entree items. The first course was their White Truffle Garlic Bread which

Some time ago a individual provided me a post it note for a neat little dining stop in the Bellevue area of Nashville. Bellevue is located just west of the city about twenty minutes away. In this area of Nashville, you will find a neat bar and restaurant that even offers live music at night. The Plantation Pub offers great food and service. The menu ranges from appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and entree items. Tonight, on my way home from work I made a sto

It is another great weekend in Nashville, TN. There are both football and concerts at Nissan Stadium, Ryman, Schermerhorn, and the Pinnacle.  Here are your happenings for the weekend in Nashville, TN.  Starting tonight at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center the US Naval Academy Glee Club will be performing with the Nashville Symphony.  This is going to be an incredible experience with the performance occurring both Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm. On Saturday night the legendary

The food scene is a big part of the Nashville experience. You can find every type of cuisine here in the music city including Southern, Italian, Indian, South American, European, Asian, Australian, and other great cuisines. One of the more popular foods in Nashville is the Nashville Hot Chicken. There are several of different restaurants that offer this iconic Nashville dish but here are four that I have enjoyed that were recommended to me by post it note. Prince's Hot Ch

The other day I was chatting with a individual where we were discussing traveling out west. I have traveled all over the western United States and looking forward to more post it note adventures out there. One of the states that me and individual discussed that is a hidden gem for outdoor activities is Idaho. I began traveling to Idaho many years ago for skiing at a place called Schweitzer and Grand Targhee which both offered incredible skiing. Over three years ago I vent

It maybe Monday in Nashville but there is are plenty of great events this week. The Ryman, Pinnacle, and Vanderbilt Memorial Gymnasium all have experiences this week. Here are your happenings for the week in Nashville, TN!!! Starting tonight at the Ryman there is a great lineup this week. Tonight at 7:30 pm the Big 98 Friendsgiving will have a tremendous performance with Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Ella Langley, Dylan Scott, and Chase Matthews. The money raised for this c

Last night I was asked where the most fascinating place I have ever traveled to. This was a great question to me especially since I have seen so many amazing places. One place that I truly enjoyed was part of my first post it note journey. Petroglyph National Monument is located outside of Albuquerque, NM just west of the city. It is a fascinating part of American and Native American History. The black lava rock is covered with various etchings by the Native Americans.

Pizza is always a popular item anytime of the week. The other day a individual provide me a post it note stop for pizza in Bellevue, TN. Last night I picked up a couple of pizzas from that recommended stop. Pizza Perfect is located in Bellevue just twenty minutes from downtown Nashville. The menu ranges from salads, appetizers, pizzas, Italian entree dishes, calzones, and sandwiches. I picked up their Pizza Perfect on my way home which has a zesty marinara sauce, pepper

Nashville is home to great live music, museums, the arts, and unique experiences. If you are a fan of the automotive industry and creative cars then there is a great car museum just east of the downtown area of Nashville. It offers a wide variety of cars and automobiles that dates back to some of the first cars. The Lane Motor Museum offers over 150 different unique cars and motorized vehicles. The date range of the vehicles range from the early 1900's to the modern era.

Colder temperatures maybe arriving by Sunday but it will be hot this weekend with all the events this weekend. Bridgestone Arena, Schermerhorn, Ryman, and First Bank Stadium have events this weekend. Here are your happenings for the weekend in Nashville, TN. The Schermerhorn has an incredible performance with the Nashville Symphony Chorus. They will be conducting the Verdi's Requiem and the legendary music from the Italian composer. The performance begins tonight an runs t

Between Nashville and the North Carolina border is the Cumberland Plateau. The Cumberland Plateau rises above 1700 feet and runs north to south Georgia to Kentucky. If you are looking to check out amazing fall foliage in Tennessee then this an area to explore along with the amazing waterfalls. If you are looking to get out this weekend for some Tennessee natural beauty and fall foliage then one great park is Fall Creek Falls State Park. The park is home to the tallest wat

There are many great coffee stops throughout the music city. Yesterday I was taking a individual from the airport to the Virgin Hotel. Inside the hotel there is a great coffee shop that has even been recommended to me by post it note. The Funny Library Coffee Shop offers a great variety of coffee and teas. Additionally, there are breakfast and lunch items ranging from breakfast burrito, breakfast sandwich, bagel and lox, sandwiches, burgers, and wraps, along with a variety

It is a new week in Nashville, TN and there is hockey, concerts, and all sorts of great experiences this week in Nashville, TN. Bridgestone Arena, The Ryman, and The Pinnacle all have events this week. Here are your happenings for the week in Nashville, TN. The Bridgestone Arena has both Hockey and concerts this week. Starting tonight the Nashville Predators will be taking on the Vancouver Canucks at 7:30 pm. On Tuesday and Wednesday Sabrina Carpenter will be performing.

The other day I was chatting with a individual about the amount of great dining experiences that have opened up in the Nashville area. Last night I made a stop for dinner at a sushi restaurant that has been consistent for years in the Nashville area plus I even have a post it note recommendation for this place. They offer great sushi and other Japanese dishes. Sonobana is a place that I have been dining at since I was a kid. The restaurant is located in the Belle Meade ar

Over the last couple of days individual have asked me where can they go to and get in the fall spirit. There is one such place in the Belle Meade area that offers an amazing botanical garden. This property even has a post it note recommendation. Cheekwood is an amazing property that has a incredible botanical garden that is based on the seasons. The property covers 55 acres and the gardens themselves are absolutely breath taking. The gardens are also based on the seasons

Nashville offers plenty of great festivals throughout the year. This Saturday at the Nashville Farmers Market there is another great festival. It is the Turnip Green Festival from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. The Nashville Farmers Market is located in the Germantown area of Nashville. It is on eight minutes from the downtown area. The market offers great local vendors, farmed goods, creative arts, shops, and dining at the food court. On Saturday there will also be live music

It is full steam ahead for another train full of events here in Nashville, TN. All venues have experiences this weekend. Here are your happenings for the weekend in Nashville, TN. At the Ryman this weekend there are three shows. On Friday night at 8:00 pm Steve Hackett will be performing. Saturday night at 8:00 pm the Steel Drivers take the stage. Sunday evening at 8:00 pm Cain with Jon Redick, and Caleb and John with the show being hosted by Annie P. Downs. Saturday the

The other night I was providing a ride to a individual who lives in the Bellevue area of Nashville. They provided me a post it note recommendation about a Mexican Restaurant that just opened up over the summer. Last night on my way home I made a stop here to pick up some dinner to head home for the evening. Casa Calixto located on Old Harding Pike in Bellevue offers a great Mexican dining experience. The menu ranges from appetizers, salads, traditional Mexican dishes, an

Halloween is on Friday, and you may be looking for some activities to get you in the spirit. There are several of haunted houses through out the music city. If you are seeking a great tour that offers a mix of history, the unknown, and mystery then you will want to check out Haunted Nashville. Haunted Nashville offers a various tours but the one that I enjoyed was the True Crimes and Mystery Tour. The tour begins at the state capitol and takes you through various stops th

The month of October is winding down here in Nashville, TN but it is not slowing down this week. The Ryman, The Pinnacle, Schermerhorn, Ascend, and Bridgestone Arena all have events this week. Here are your happenings for the week in Nashville, TN. Tonight through Thursday there is a performance every single night at the Ryman. Tonight Josiah Queen will perform at 7:30 pm. Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm Straight No Class offers their amazing cappella music. On Wednesday even