Recently my
family decided to be tourists in Nashville again. While we live close to Music
City, it had been a while since we’d been downtown with our daughters.
If you have
never visited Nashville, let me be the first to invite you to put us on your
travel list.
Nashville is
a pretty city, seamlessly blending the old and new. From their music scene to
the beautiful Architectural wonders of our older buildings, Nashville takes
pride in its past, while still welcoming new looks and sounds.
Nashville is
a friendly city, full of life, even on a Thursday afternoon when my husband and
I decided to take our girls to see Printers Alley. We figured they were old
enough to see some of the more adult business venues from the outside, and since
it was late afternoon, we felt no adult activities would be going on.
I was
excited to see this part of Nashville on foot, having only driven past Printers Alley on previous visits. Up 3rd Ave. we walked. Laughing and
talking and people watching, like true tourists do, so by the time we made it
to Printers Alley we were a little hot and hoping it was worth the walk.
It was.
This is a
historical landmark. You can feel it as you walk down this little strip of
pavement, sandwiched in between old buildings full of history. The iron work,
the old doors and windows, the bricks all melded and whispered of times gone by.
Some of
Country Music royalty like Johnny Cash, Charlie Pride and Willie Nelson have
walked this Alley and played to the patrons who have kept these businesses
alive all these years.
While we
have never frequented the lounges, bars and other businesses in the Alley, we
found it all rather charming and I decided right then to root for saving this
part of Nashville history.
Save Printers Alley is a grassroots movement started when a proposal for a new hotel
was implemented. While growth is good, I do agree with others who want to
preserve the history of Nashville.
I invite you
to learn more by visiting The Save Printers Alley website and following them on
Facebook and even order a Save Printers Alley tee-shirt to show your support.
We loved being tourists in our local big city and hope to return again soon. I'll be sure to share more each time we visit a part of Nashville, so stay tuned.
Please share
in comments: Is there a historical landmark in your hometown in jeopardy due to
growth?
10 comments
I'd love to visit Printers Alley with my family. One of my goals in the coming year is to have more road trips now that my son is a little older. My husband has never been to Nashville so this would be great.
What a cool initiative! I'm now even more inspired to visit Nashville again. We only stayed there for two days on a road trip once and I've always wanted to return. Such a vibrant city! I'll be rooting to save Printers Alley along with you. Preserving our past is so important, thanks for drawing my attention to this cause!
I've never been to Nashville but I know that it is full of charm and history. I hope to be able to visit there with my family one day.
I went when I was a young girl but I don't remember much. I think it is time I paid a visit as an adult. Looks like great scenery and lots of history.
Hi Daisy,
Having more road trips is on my list too Daisy.
If you do find your way to Nashville, please let me know- I'd love to meet you in person.
Hi Maria,
I think your family would love visiting Nashville. Let me know if you are ever headed our way.
Hi Carlee,
I know what you mean about not remembering trips from when you were younger. My family took lots of road trips, so I know I've been to a certain place in theory- I just can't remember it.
I hope you get to visit Nashville soon.
Hi Barb,
Thanks for your support of this great cause. I agree with you that preserving our past is vital.
If you ever find yourself in my neck of the woods, you'll have to stop by and visit!
I actually just moved from Nashville, to about an hour out! Love the charm of printers alley.
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