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Travels with Elvis (Part 4). Visiting Nashville, Tennessee

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Until I attended my first medical meeting in Nashville, I’d never thought much about visiting this mid-sized city, an oversight on my part.  Nashville’s a fun destination in many ways, especially if you’re a fan of Country music.  I enjoy Country music, though don’t consider myself a particularly big follower of it, but I’ve had a great time in “Music City” each of the three times I’ve visited it.

Nashville was the last Tennessee stop on our Elvis tour.  We decided to see those sights in Nashville important to Elvis’ story because Nashville is where he recorded most of his wonderful music, including many big hits.  We also wanted to tour around the city and immerse ourselves in its Country music …

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Sojourn to Nashville and it’s Hermitage

Sojourn to Nashville and it’s Hermitage

Sadly this past New Year’s weekend was spent traveling to Tennessee to attend the funeral of Uncle John.   Our trip from Spokane to Nashville and on to Big Sandy, Tennessee, took just over a day; we were able to pay our respects and participate in the burial of Uncle Johnny beside his beloved wife, Molly, who passed a year earlier.  It was sad — but nice at the same time.  John lived to the ripe age of 88 and was ready to move on.

After the funeral we headed back to Nashville where we had a day and a half before our flight home — which coincided with New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.  We had …

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