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| Thanks/Cheatham County | 11/2/2009 | Jan Duke |
Q: Duke - I hope this is an appropriate way to contact you to thank you for your "Historic Photos of ...
A: Yes my interest in Cheatham stems from husband's family (Demonbruens) who settled in the Marrowbone ...
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| St.Cloud Hotel | 10/29/2009 | Jan Duke |
Q: Where may I find a photo and information on the St.Cloud Hotel formerly on the corner of Summer and ...
A: I don't know a whole lot about the St Cloud Hotel but from what I understand it was opened in the ...
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| Historic Photos of Nashville | 5/29/2009 | Jan Duke |
Q: In studying the cover of your book, Historic Photos of Nashville, I realized that the business in ...
A: You can find a copy of it online at the Library of Congress here: ...
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| antebellum mansions and civil war sites | 4/25/2009 | Jan Duke |
Q: Is there a specific tour (or tours) to selected sites or would you need to hire a car? How far are ...
A: There are some homes located right in Nashville (Davidson County) but none are located in the ...
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| Employment Opportunities | 4/23/2009 | Jan Duke |
Q: I like to move to Nashville and I like to know what are the job opportunities during the recession.
A: The unemployment rate has almost doubled to what it was five years ago- up to almost 10 while this ...
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| Five days in Nashville in May 2009 | 3/22/2009 | Jan Duke |
Q: My wife is keen to visit plantation and other mansions in Nashville as well as civil war sites. As ...
A: Yes there are plenty of tour companies in the area to choose from but honestly driving yourself ...
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| 1 day visit | 3/1/2009 | Jan Duke |
Q: I am going to arrive in Nashville on a Monday at noon for an event that evening and am not flying ...
A: BBQ in Downtown- I'd go for Jacks BBQ otherwise for dining I'd go for the atmosphere and food of ...
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| christmas and new year | 12/8/2008 | Jan Duke |
Q: I just want to know what events are lined up for christmas in Nashville. We saw the tree lighting ...
A: Here's a link to my listing of; Annual December Events ...
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| Nashville | 12/4/2008 | Jan Duke |
Q: I am from the Duluth, MN area where its politically liberal, winters are very cold, the crime is ...
A: While overall Nashville isn't really known for being liberal (we are after all still in the South) ...
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| Moving to Nashville | 9/4/2008 | Jan Duke |
Q: this may seem a bit awkward to most; however, I plan to move to Nashville, TN. I am 20 years old ...
A: It's technically the Green Hills/Midtown Subarea which includes several different smaller ...
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| snakes | 7/18/2008 | Jan Duke |
Q: My family and I are considering moving to Nashville or Murfreesboro. What are the chances of seeing ...
A: The chances of seeing a snake in your yard are very remote as long as you keep your yard clean from ...
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| using a photo from your book as album artwork | 6/21/2008 | Jan Duke |
Q: great book you compiled. Being a native nashvillian and a history lover, it was really great to flip ...
A: Hey Julian, Thanks for the compliment... and it's always nice to chat with a local native. Anyhow, ...
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| Seniors | 5/9/2008 | Jan Duke |
Q: My husband and I wish to go to Nashville to see the sights in the first part of June. The problem ...
A: There are plenty of guides & tours in Nashville that would help with the walking and getting around ...
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| moving to Nashville | 4/20/2008 | Jan Duke |
Q: Is it a bible-belt city? Meaning, are there local taverns or is it a bring your own kinda place? ...
A: Yes, there are plenty of local taverns & clubs that serve cocktails although a few of them are BYOB ...
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| Vacation In Nashville | 2/17/2008 | Jan Duke |
Q: My daughter(13) and myself are heading to Nashville this summer for a 6 day stay. She and I love ...
A: I'm not sure if I understand your question completely. Are you hunting for a night tour of ...
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| weather | 2/6/2008 | Jan Duke |
Q: i am coming to nashville in september can you tell me what the wheather will be like.
A: Here's a link (below) to Nashvile's average weather by month...but I'll tell you that it's usually ...
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| out of town guest baskets | 1/7/2008 | Jan Duke |
Q: My daughter is getting married in June of 09. I want to get info for out of town guest baskets since ...
A: As you can imagine I just love Nashville gift baskets! and have them put together quite often for ...
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| wood ( iron or metal working shop) | 1/2/2008 | Jan Duke |
Q: A business by the name of wood was located at 2nd and broad during early 1900's I have iron urns ...
A: Alan, I'm sorry to say that I'm not familiar with the name of this company and haven't be able to ...
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| NYE 2007 | 11/8/2007 | Jan Duke |
Q: Quick question for you about NYE. I saw the list of options that you wrote down, Music City Sheraton ...
A: I would say the Wildhorse Saloon if you like country music, if not I would go to City Hall or ...
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| dukefest | 10/9/2007 | Jan Duke |
Q: i was wondering if you have any info or can tell me where i can find info about dukefest 08??? ...
A: Here is a review that we did on Dukesfest and a link to their site too ...
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| Hall of Fame | 9/15/2007 | Jan Duke |
Q: Miss Jan Duke, My name is Lane Pruett and I grew up on traditional country music. If you can not ...
A: Honestly there isn't anything you can do to help get anyone inducted other than maybe send your ...
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| outdoor fireworks display | 8/27/2007 | Jan Duke |
Q: My family including a l yr old and an 84 yr old are going to Nashville for New Years Eve, we are ...
A: Normally there aren't any large fireworks displays in Nashville on NYE but there was a guitar drop a ...
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| MELROSE BOWLING ALLEY | 7/6/2007 | Jan Duke |
Q: I am doing some research for a book and wonder where I might find pictures from Nashville during the ...
A: I would check with the local archives, but first I would check with some of the businesses in ...
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| relocating to nashville area | 7/4/2007 | Jan Duke |
Q: My husband will be starting a new career the end of July. I will be unable to relocate with him ...
A: Yikes that's a big question. If it were me I would have him contact his new employer and figure out ...
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| Relocating to the Nashville area | 5/30/2007 | Jan Duke |
Q: Our family is looking to relocating from congested Tampa Bay Florida to nice peaceful Tennessee. We ...
A: The unemployment rate in the middle Tennessee are normally runs below 5% and has for at least a ...
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| Honey Bees | 5/7/2007 | Jan Duke |
Q: I am coming to Nash. for a visit and would love to take my five year old grandson on some half day ...
A: The Middle Tennessee area has tons of fun outings that are educational for the children. Take a look ...
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| Polish American Club | 4/27/2007 | Jan Duke |
Q: Is there a Polish American Club in Nashville, TN or close by? ANSWER: HI, I've never heard of ...
A: Here try the folks at the Scarritt Bennett Center, they are part of Diversity in Dialogue and also ...
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| Polish American Club | 4/27/2007 | Jan Duke |
Q: Is there a Polish American Club in Nashville, TN or close by?
A: I've never heard of Nashville having one but Tennessee in general does have a Polish population ...
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| county tax | 2/24/2007 | Jan Duke |
Q: My husband and I will be relocating to the Nashville area within the year and trying to get the tax ...
A: The 2006 base tax rates for these counties are: Wilson $2.4800 Sumner $2.2800 Davidson $4.0400 ...
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| Horse - Home and Trail Riding | 1/4/2007 | Jan Duke |
Q: We have 3 horses at this time and plan on obtaining a few more. Our love is trail riding. Please, ...
A: The only public horse trails in Nashville/Davidson County are at Warner Park, but here are a few ...
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| new years eve | 12/21/2006 | Jan Duke |
Q: i had recently asked a question about whats going on in nashville for new years eve! You replied ...
A: Sorry about the auto reply it just meant that I had answered that question in general. You can ...
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| new years eve | 12/8/2006 | Jan Duke |
Q: what and where to do you recommend for new years eve celebration in nashville? We already have a ...
A: Here are a few NYE events happening in Nashville this Year: Garrison Keillor at the Ryman Auditorium ...
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| work | 11/22/2006 | Jan Duke |
Q: I am from NYC and I just got assigned to the 101st Airborne. I am looking for work in a bar (I have ...
A: Congrats on getting assigned to Ft Campbell it's a great base with lots to do and see too. Well, ...
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| New Year's Eve | 11/20/2006 | Jan Duke |
Q: Jan, My husband and I (along with 3 other friends) will be traveling to Nashville to spend New ...
A: Here is a link to some of the best NYE parties that I've found happening in Nashville this year: ...
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| moving to Nashville | 11/20/2006 | Jan Duke |
Q: Jan, I have been thinking of moving to Nashville to be close to my parents. Is Nashville really ...
A: While Tennessee in general is a bit on the conservative side, it is also very diverse and normally ...
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| Relocating to the Nashville area | 9/6/2006 | Jan Duke |
Q: You sound like just the kind of person I need ask for advice. My husband has an opportunity to ...
A: Yes Franklin is a nice quaint little town! Just about any place in entire county, Williamson, is ...
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| Counties north of Nashville? | 7/24/2006 | Jan Duke |
Q: Jan, Thank you so much for your help! I just have one final question, then I PROMISE I will leave ...
A: I would look into the Sango area, it's at located right off of the interstate I-24 (between exits 11 ...
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| Counties north of Nashville? | 7/22/2006 | Jan Duke |
Q: My wife asked me to ask you specifically about Goodlettsville, although that's perhaps not as far ...
A: Goodlettsville has some great pockets of rural area around it, but it also has a large mall ...
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| Counties north of Nashville? | 7/19/2006 | Jan Duke |
Q: My wife and I would like to relocate to the Nashville area. We're originally from western KY, and ...
A: The 4 counties in the North/Western Nashville Area that I would look at would be: Montgomery, ...
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| Relocation | 7/12/2006 | Jan Duke |
Q: I am hoping to relocate to Nashville this fall and would like to learn where the safest and best ...
A: Car Tags are around $80 here is the breakdown- Metro Sticker $55 plus Car Registration $24 The 2005 ...
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