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Food for thought1/25/2012
  Q: While I totally agree it is good to get local opinion first I often think that to quote the Bible ...
  A: I'm assuming you are talking about the article I wrote on <A ...
Christmas in Nashville9/26/2010
  Q: Is it better to stay in a hotel downtown or stay at the Opryland hotel for Christmas?? We plan to be ...
  A: I would say, without a doubt, to stay at the Opryland Hotel. It's just so unbelievably magical ...
visiting nashiville after the floods6/15/2010
  Q: me and my husband plan to visit nashiville on june 30 2010 , I have just found out about the floods ...
  A: I wouldn't change plans at all- most all of Nashville is open and businesses is back to normal with ...
new years eve in nashville12/3/2009
  Q: does Nashville have a good fireworks show on new years eve? If so, what are the best things to ...
  A: Normally there aren't any super great fireworks shows on NYE here, but this year they are having one ...
Moving to Nashville11/28/2009
  Q: Ms. Duke, I recently got accepted into a nurse residency program in Vanderbilt Medical Center and ...
  A: Carla, Congrats on getting into Vandy! Imho, $3000 is cutting it close but it is doable. Vandy is ...
Thanks/Cheatham County11/2/2009
  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 ...
St.Cloud Hotel10/29/2009
  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 ...
Historic Photos of Nashville5/29/2009
  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: ...
antebellum mansions and civil war sites4/25/2009
  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 ...
Employment Opportunities4/23/2009
  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 ...
Five days in Nashville in May 20093/22/2009
  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 ...
1 day visit3/1/2009
  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 ...
christmas and new year12/8/2008
  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 ...
Nashville12/4/2008
  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) ...
Moving to Nashville9/4/2008
  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 ...
snakes7/18/2008
  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 ...
using a photo from your book as album artwork6/21/2008
  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, ...
Seniors5/9/2008
  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 ...
moving to Nashville4/20/2008
  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 ...
Vacation In Nashville2/17/2008
  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 ...
weather2/6/2008
  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 ...
out of town guest baskets1/7/2008
  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 ...
wood ( iron or metal working shop)1/2/2008
  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 ...
NYE 200711/8/2007
  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 ...
dukefest10/9/2007
  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 ...
Hall of Fame9/15/2007
  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 ...
outdoor fireworks display8/27/2007
  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 ...
MELROSE BOWLING ALLEY7/6/2007
  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 ...
relocating to nashville area7/4/2007
  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 ...
Relocating to the Nashville area5/30/2007
  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 ...
Honey Bees5/7/2007
  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 ...
Polish American Club4/27/2007
  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 ...
Polish American Club4/27/2007
  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 ...
county tax2/24/2007
  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 ...
Horse - Home and Trail Riding1/4/2007
  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 ...
new years eve12/21/2006
  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 ...
new years eve12/8/2006
  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 ...
New Year's Eve11/20/2006
  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: ...
moving to Nashville11/20/2006
  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 ...
Relocating to the Nashville area9/6/2006
  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 ...
Counties north of Nashville?7/24/2006
  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 ...
Counties north of Nashville?7/22/2006
  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 ...
Counties north of Nashville?7/19/2006
  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, ...
Relocation7/12/2006
  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 ...
Relocating to Nashville7/2/2006
  Q: Jan, My wife and I will be relocating to Nashville from Pittsburgh. We would life to know about ...
  A: Here is a link to the local Jewish community: http://www.jewishnashville.org/ and a link to the ...
churches5/25/2006
  Q: I read your answers to other questions and you are very thourough I liked that. My question is. ...
  A: Here is a link to the Diocese of Nashville http://www.dioceseofnashville.com and this link ...
sightseeing5/10/2006
  Q: Jan, We are going to be staying one night and a morning in Nashville on our way through for a ...
  A: If you're planning on staying just one night and a morning I would stay in the downtown area even ...
Toy Stores5/6/2006
  Q: I had recently found on a website a toy store in Nashville, Tennessee that has old toys, trains in ...
  A: I think the store you are hunting for is the Nashville Toy Museum, owned by Ted Lannom. At one time ...
I was wondering if you could...5/3/2006
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me who the young lady playing the fiddle on nashville star season ...
  A: Yes, it is the beautiful and talented Megan Mullins. She has been a regular player for the Nashville ...
Venue's In Nashville4/13/2006
  Q: Hey Jan, Do you happen to know of any venues in the Nashville that would accomodate about 800 ...
  A: I would say off the top of my head the Curb Event Center at Belmont ...
things to do in nashville3/8/2006
  Q: My wife and I are going to be staying in downtown Nashville March 24-26. Neither of us are really ...
  A: No need to apologize for not being a Country Music Fan. In answer to your question, You bet! There's ...
July 4th2/21/2006
  Q: We are coming to Nashville for "Wing Ding" ) the national Goldwing Riders ) in July. We heard their ...
  A: Yes, there is a huge 4th of July party at Riverfront Park every year, it's free and usually begins a ...
Nashville area hauntings2/16/2006
  Q: Jan, I am planning to get married around the end of June and my future wife and I would like to ...
  A: I've heard that there may be a haunted B&B in East Nashville but have not been able to confirm it ...
Re-newing wedding vows.1/21/2006
  Q: 5.00pm Sat.21st Jan.2006 My husband and I will be visiting Nashville on February 14th this year, and ...
  A: It might be kind of hard to get it done at this late date...but I've listed a couple of links below ...
new year's eve12/25/2005
  Q: we are traveling to nashville from huntington, west virginia on dec 30th- jan 2nd. last year we ...
  A: The Guitar Drop was held in 2004 nothing has been released as of yet about a 2005 Guitar Drop.... ...
local listing and directions to christmas light displays in neighborhoods12/18/2005
  Q: I have been searching for two hours trying to find a list of christmas light displays to visit in ...
  A: A good place to start would be at the "Light Up The Night' For Nashville's 17th Annual Holiday ...
Cancellation of the Yule Log Lighting Ceremony12/10/2005
  Q: We have been going to the Opyrland hotel in Nasville for several years now in December. We look ...
  A: Yes, the Yule Log Lighting Ceremony was cancelled for this year...I'm hoping it will return again in ...
Christmas lights12/7/2005
  Q: How can I find out where are the homes are in the Nashville surrounding area that have lots of ...
  A: Cindy A good place to start would be at the "Light Up The Night' For Nashville's 17th Annual Holiday ...
New Years Eve12/3/2005
  Q: Jan, I was wondering if you would know of any hotels in the Nashville area that are offering New ...
  A: Karl, A lot of them usually do offer packages and a few of them have on site NYE parties too. I ...
living in Nashville1/10/2005
  Q: Wow! What a quick and thorough answer! Just a bit more detail on a couple questions: -what is the ...
  A: Average Temp in the summer is around 82-87, but it can get up to 94 or so in August. In the Winter ...
living in Nashville1/10/2005
  Q: We have visited Nashville and have talked about one day moving there. While I hate country music, I ...
  A: Yes Nashville does have a huge Christian base and is also home to Lifeway. -cost of living/housing ...
Nashville lodging7/8/2004
  Q: Eight ladies will be converging on Nashville at the end of this month. We are trying to book rooms ...
  A: Embassy Suites Vanderbilt isn't really in the Downtown District, it's in the Music Row area and ...
Nashville travel4/25/2004
  Q: Our mommy group (eight ladies) will meet in Nashville this July. Any suggestions on what area to ...
  A: Well I would suggest staying in the downtown area or the airport area..I don't suggest staying North ...

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Whether you are visiting Nashville for a day or a lifetime,I can humbly show and guide you through every aspect of what this great city has to offer.

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I've written over 1000 articles about Nashville and/or Tennessee, have one published book on the topic, and have had numerous articles and photographs published locally and throughout the world.
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