Johnny Cash Museum celebrated grand opening Thursday in Nashville

Yesterday (May 30), Nashville celebrated the grand opening of the Johnny Cash Museum to honor the Man in Black.

Hundreds of people came from all over to pay their respects to the legendary musician who passed away in 2003 in Nashville.

The museum is located on Third Avenue South and has a stone wall that was originally at Johnny and June's Hendersonville house on the lake, according to the Johnny Cash Museum website. It also has some of the famous clothing Cash wore in performances, Cash's records, guitars and photos.

Next to the museum, a Johnny Cash Museum gift shop is also open to allow Cash fans to purchase their own Man in Black memorabilia.

This is just another reason to love Nashville (as if you needed one).

For more information on the Johnny Cash Museum, visit the website.

Maybe this will inspire you to move to Music City and have the opportunity to visit the JCM any time you want, visit The Sold Sisters website and call us today. We'll help you find your very own home here in Nashville. 

Here are some Tweets from the event yesterday:

Inside my favorite room at the Johnny Cash Museum. I'll have another live report coming up on @wkrn in 5 min twitter.com/stephnthecity/…
— StephanieLangston (@stephnthecity) May 30, 2013

Had a great time at the opening of the new Johnny Cash Museum. Fantastic addition to downtown #Nashville ow.ly/i/2fp93
— Al Gore (@algore) May 31, 2013

There's a new Johnny Cash Museum downtown! I freaking love Nashville!
— Kristen Kuiper (@kristenkuiper) May 30, 2013

THERES A JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM IN NASHVILLE. HAVE. TO. GO. NOW.
— Jennifer Tankersley (@JennTankersley) May 30, 2013

Fun Ideas for Mother's Day!

What do Arrington Vineyards and The Great Tennessee Air Show have in common?  They are both great options for something to do this weekend for Mother's Day!  The weather forecast looks pretty good so get outside and enjoy (although you might want to aim for Saturday since Sunday has the potential to be a wet one).

Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a free wine tasting at Arrington Vineyards!

If you are looking for a relaxing, low-key way to celebrate Mother's Day, pack a picnic lunch and head on over to Arrington Vineyards.  Located on 75 acres just south of Nashville in Arrington, TN, Arrington Vineyards was founded by Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn.  In fact, it is not at all uncommon to see Kix there mingling with his guests!  With its breathtaking views, family-friendly atmosphere, and delicious assortment of wines, Arrington is the perfect spot to unwind.  Offering free wine tastings, live music, and a gift shop (where you can purchase wines by the bottle and gourmet cheeses and chocolates), Arrington Vineyards is sure to make Mom happy this Mother's Day!

HOURS:

Monday-Saturday:  11am - 8 pm

Sunday:  12 pm - 6 pm

Click HERE for directions.

OR if you are looking for a little more adventure...head on over to the Great Tennessee Air Show in Smyrna!

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will give a performance you won't want to miss!  Photo Credit.

For a high-flying, action-packed day you won't forget, take Mom to the Great Tennessee Air Show.  Taking place at the Smyrna Airport, the show is a fantastic way to spend a day with the entire family and will take place on both Saturday and Sunday (May 12-13).  Performers include the world famous Blue Angels, Dan Buchanan, Matt Chapman, Rob Holland, Corkey Fornof, and many more.  In addition, there will be over 40 aircraft on ground display and a Kid Zone to keep the little ones entertained.  

Gates open at 8:00 am on both days, and the show starts at 11:30.  Purchase tickets online in advance to save $5 per adult ticket.  Kids 3 and under are free.

Nashville Design Company Featured on HGTV

While Nashville has long been known for its rocking music scene, anybody who lives here will tell you that music is certainly not all our little city has to offer.  Rich in history, culture and pure southern charm, Nashville boasts an array of attributes that make it such a fun and unique place to visit and to live.  And now, there is yet another little "something" putting Middle Tennessee on the map.  It comes in the form of an HGTV show called Interiors, Inc., and it features Nashville's interior design firm Pierce and Company.

Located in historic Belmont neighborhood, Pierce and Company is owned and operated by lead designer Jonathan Pierce.   Pierce, along with his skilled and creative design team, works with some of Nashville's most prominent citizens to give them the home design of their dreams.  Pierce has worked all over the country and in 2003 was featured as the lead designer in the popular CMT series "Ultimate Country Home."

Interiors, Inc. aired on January 28 and has received excellent reviews.  The show follows the team as they give local homeowners two room makeovers.  It really demonstrates just how talented these designers are as they create dream spaces for their clientele, which include celebrities Leann Rimes, Taylor York (Paramore), and American Idol finalist Danny Gokey.

Interiors, Inc. airs every Saturday night at 9:30/8:30 CST.  For a listing of past and upcoming episodes visit HGTV's website.  

Pierce and Company is located at:

2700C Belmont Blvd.

Nashville, TN 37212

GALLERY HOURS:

M-F   9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Sat     10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Follow Pierce and Company on Facebook.

Speaking of TV, if you are a fan of the History Channel's American Pickers, then you have got to check out Nashville's Antique Archaeology.  Located close to downtown in the old Marathon Automobile car factory, this one-of-a-kind antique shop is owned by American Pickers' Mike Wolfe and is definitely worth a visit.  Who knows, maybe Mike himself will be there!

Antique Archaeology is located at:

1300 Clinton St., Suite 130

Nashville, TN 37203

Hours:  Mon-Sat. 10am - 6pm

Sun.  12pm - 5pm

Follow Antique Archaeology-Nashville on Facebook.

Opry Mills Mall Grand Re-Opening!

After being destroyed by the Nashville Flood nearly two years ago, Opry Mills is FINALLY set to come back to life (Wahoo!!).  Although some of the stores have already opened (Bass Pro Shops, Regal Cinemas and Dave and Busters included), a GRAND RE-OPENING has been scheduled for THIS Thursday, March 29 to celebrate the mall's official comeback.  The celebration will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m., and throughout the weekend the mall will feature special promotions, incentives, and hourly giveaways.

Look who's moving in!  Yummmm.

According to Gregg Goodman, president of The Mills Corporation, "Opry Mills is coming back strong with an impressive list of stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues, enhancing the local economy through new job creation and increased tourism."  It's no secret that shoppers all over Middle Tennessee are fired up about the return of one of the greatest shopping destinations in our area.  In an effort to get the public even more excited, Opry Mills has announced a series of Grand Re-Opening events running from March 29-May 6:

• Opry Mills Next Big Star
• Special holiday hours (noon-6 p.m.) on Easter Sunday, April 8
• A "super-sale weekend" April 13-15 with participating retailers
• Tennessee Treasures, the brand new children's play area, opening celebration April 28-29
• A grand reopening finale May 4-May 6, which will include fashion shows, concerts, and a spectacular fireworks display (Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods as a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank.)
• Southern Nights concert, which will take place from 6-9 PM on May 5.  Headliner JOSH TURNER is set to take the stage at 8:30 PM.

Visit the Opry Mills website for a list of new and returning retailers.

Follow Opry Mills on Facebook to receive all the latest Grand Re-opening updates.

***UPDATE:  Country superstar Pam Tillis will sing the National Anthem at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday!

Making Music on the Row: Inside a Recording Studio

What says "Music City" more than the neighborhood just southwest of downtown Nashville famously and affectionately known as Music Row?  It is here where the streets are lined with an eclectic mixture of commercial buildings and century old houses dedicated solely to the business of music.  It is here where record labels, publishing companies, performing rights organizations and countless other ventures work together to keep one of Nashville's most lucrative industries operating smoothly.  And it is here where The Racket recording studio makes its home.

Located at 1111 16th Avenue South, this custom-built recording space is tucked away on the ground floor of the 'Big Loud Shirt Industries' building.  On any given day, you will find singers, songwriters, musicians, and producers working alongside engineer Ryan Gore to create some of the music you will eventually hear through your iPod headphones.  Gore (who heads up The Racket) has an impressive list of credits that include Carrie Underwood, Leona Lewis, Jake Owen, Ne-Yo, Brooks and Dunn, Jamey Johnson and many others.  He gives us the inside scoop in our interview:

Gore at home at The Racket.

Q.  Very briefly, what is your exact title and what do you do?

A.  Mixer/Recording Engineer.  It's hard to be brief about what it is that I do, but it includes everything from planning sessions, setting up microphones and running the big sound board, to editing all the instruments and mixing them together until we have the final product you hear on the radio.

Q.  How did you get into the recording business?

A.  I moved to Nashville to be a drummer and fell in love with the recording process.  I got an internship at a studio, worked my butt off, and here I am today with my own studio.

Q.  What qualities or skills do you find to be absolutely necessary to possess in order to succeed in your job?

A.  Having a passion for recording.  The hours are long and sometimes tedious, but it beats working for a living.  Being a people-person that is easy-going and flexible.  This is equally as great as your technical skill set.  If you're not relaxed and fun to be around, the environment will not be inspiring for anyone.  Using both sides of your brain, relative to the task at hand.  It is all about knowing when to be technical and when to be artistic, and how much of each.

Q.  What are the pros and cons of your job?

A.  Pros:  I work with cool people, I get to be creative, and it's never the same.  Most of all, I'm living the dream.  Cons:   The only negative for me is long hours (including weekends) that cut into family time.

Q.  How do you find clients?

A.  Word of mouth.  I work with someone, and if they like the experience, they tell other people.  Business is good.

Q.  How does being on Music Row contribute to the success of your business?

A.  Location, location, location.  I'm right in the middle of my clients and any resources I could ever need.  If I need to rent a piece of recording equipment, it's literally a few blocks away.  If I need to take a break, I can walk half a block to get a cup of coffee or food.  If a client wants to pop in and check a mix, chances are they are already on the Row.

Q.  What is your favorite thing about living and working in Nashville?

A.  Nashville is one of the few places left that still has a thriving music scene, and people are always recording.  There is a lot of business for popular music of all genres.

Mission Control

Back of Control Room

Overdub Booth

Gore working on a project for Lost Highway Records.

It is no secret that Music Row is brimming with some amazing properties in which to live and/or do business.  

Just check out this space FOR SALE:

1233 17th Avenue South, listed by Shawn Haniff of Commonwealth Properties Inc.
(Listing Office:  615-292-4602)

And check out this space FOR LEASE:

1105 17th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212

Year Built:  1900

Square Feet:  3553
Lot Size:  50 x 150
10 room home; 3 half baths; kitchenette
Small deck off back room
Handicap accessible (ramp)
Approx. 10 parking spaces
Four entrances

If you are interested in viewing these or any other properties in the Middle Tennessee area, get in touch with the best...

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Owner of The SOLD Sisters™ in TN

615-294-4798
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