Middle Tennessee

[gunnerclark]

Living in Smyrna. anyone else from the Nashville murfreesboro area?

[pattyepye]

Hello fellow Middle Tennessean,

just down the road in Franklin. Good luck to you.

:hello:

[knightsweeper]

There are two of us here - Knightsweeper & Whataboutbob - out here in the country. We live above Nashville towards Clarksville. :cool2:

[hawk1234]

pulaski, tn here, 75 miles south of nashville, beth

[R. Honey G.]

Fayetteville, TN, 30 miles away from Pulaski, 80 miles from Nashville, and 30 miles from Huntsville

[matushka]

Hi y'all! I'm in Mt. Juliet.

We're all in for a rainy thanksgiving. Happy Turkey Day anyway!

[allycat]

Hi you all! I'm out past Leiper's Fork, which is just a bit from Franklin......and work in Brentwood. Great to see who all is from my neck of the woods! :) :) :)

Allycat

[NashvilleGirl]

:gvibes: Yep, I'm in Nashville! Everyone be sure to enter the Tennessean newspaper's holiday contest that started today! You'll find a form to mail in on the last page of the Living section. Good Luck! (Thanks Yadgirl!) :gvibes:

[LauriePowell]

Hey all! I live in Nashville. West Nashville that is just off Whitebridge Rd. Didn't realize there were so many I thought there were only 4 of us.

[cindy37075]

Hi all from Hendersonville! Thanks Nashville Girl for the tip about the Tennessean contest. Good luck to all my fellow Tennesseans and I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!!! :faces:

[axepupp]

nashville here:Dhappy holidays y'all
cool i work in hendersonville aka sumner county:D

[wahmof2]

I just joined OLS. I'm just south of Franklin in Spring Hill.

[cindy37075]

Welcome! You'll love it here!! There are a lot of very nice people. Good luck!!! :cheer7: :cheer7: :cheer7:

[HeliFlyrr]

Not from there, but always keep a little spot set aside for 'Nashville', being I lived there quite a few years ago.....

[lucky dee]

: Hello Tennesseans!
LYles here......50 miles south of Nashville. Moved from the country from Nashville and loving it! Wishing you all the best of luck and fun too!

Lucky Dee

[cman]

I moved from Tenn when I was l4. Misss it still. Had dreams of going to MTSU. Ended up at MSU. STill here. Good luck all. Best people I ever knew were from Middle Tn.

[angelica36]

I live in Hendersonville!

[udalum]

Sorry to stick my nose in here, but if you all didn't read my post a week or so ago, I wanted to give you a recap...

I visited Tennessee to see my football team play in their Division's final (I-AA college). I couldn't believe how nice the people were in your state. I especially liked visiting Dotson's in Franklin. They were very sweet, and had the best biscuits known to man.

Keep up the friendliness!

[alexjames]

In Lavergne. Just wanted to say Hi!! :cool2:

[allycat]

Sorry to stick my nose in here, but if you all didn't read my post a week or so ago, I wanted to give you a recap...

I visited Tennessee to see my football team play in their Division's final (I-AA college). I couldn't believe how nice the people were in your state. I especially liked visiting Dotson's in Franklin. They were very sweet, and had the best biscuits known to man.

Keep up the friendliness!


So happy to hear that you liked Franklin (and Dotson's....yum!!). Next time, you need to come visit Leiper's Fork (blink and you've driven through it, but a fun place to visit when they have town activities going on). I've always lived in Tennessee, but I truly love the people here and it makes me really happy to hear that others think we're kind of nice!! Thank you udalum!!

Allycat

[davidbet62]

I'm north of Nashville, near the KY boarder. In Sumner County. Wishing everyone good luck in 2004.

[jarnocan]

moving somewhere around Memphis. We like to camp, canoe and kayak. I think we will like it around there. Any advice. The homes look a lot more affordable than here in NJ:)

Allycay-you're from Tennessee!

Jaci

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[zhak]

murfreesboro here. :wavy:

[allycat]

Jarnocan, that's neat you're coming this way. I think housing probably is a little less expensive here than NJ, but it really depends where you live just like everywhere. So many areas of middle, TN the houses are HUGE!!! and very, very expensive!!! Lots of celebs in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin....lots of money in the area. (In my dreams I'll live like that some day!!)

Zhak, yeah for Murfreesboro. About 1 1/2 hours from where I live.

It looks like we're getting a pretty good group here in middle, TN so we should plan a get together in the near future!

Allycat

[zhak]

heya, allycat!! gettin some good snow over there this morning? we're getting hammered. 3" so far! :cool2:

[allycat]

Cool on the 3 inches (of snow!). We only got about 1 inch where I live, but where I work, there was none. I was really, really hoping for a snow day!!! Boo Hoo....but I'm glad it's going to be 60 degrees this weekend :cheer7: Hope you have a good one!

Allycat

[axepupp]

lol i need a shopping buddy in nashville or hendersonville hehe
yeah we do need to plan a get togeather..maybe summer when its warm we can do that
bummer 2 big snows n i got neither one in nashville:(

[gordonl1]

Hi, I am from Nashville, now living in Smyrna. I am new to sweeping, but I am already addicted to this site, it makes it all so easy.

[skipemt]

HI Cindy, We are also in Hendersonville, TN, I work at the VA hospital in Nashville.
We absolutely love it here. :cool2: :cool2: I like the Idea of being able to drive past Tootsie's, the GEC, and the Wildhorse Saloon on my way home from work. Now THAT'S cool.

:cheer10: :cheer10: :cheer10: :cheer10:

[allycat]

Hi skipemt! I work in Brentwood and live out near Leiper's Fork. I really hope all the middle TN members do plan a get together in the summer. That would be wonderful and FUN. I always love seeing TN members in here. I hope you win some great prizes - all you TN people!! YEAH for TN! :supstar: :supstar:

[columbiajen]

Hey y'all. I'm in Columbia 45 minutes south of Nashville. A get together would be lots of fun! I love ols :cool2:

[skipemt]

Allycat,
That sounds like a great idea. :cool2: I'm sure there a few places we could all get together and have a blast. The Wildhorse saloon and Jillian's are a couple places that come to mind where we could meet and get to know each other and most importantly have some fun.
Being still rather new to the Nashville area, there aren't too many places I am familular with, but I hope that anyone here interested in a get together could post ideas. I would like to hear about what everyone like and hopefully we can put something together where everyone can have a blast. I think next year, the Nashville Sound will be in their new stadium downtown. From the looks of their proposed drawings, it looks like that would be a great place to get together. A tailgate party for a Titans home game would be another idea. I'm looking forward to hearing some of your ideas.

[allycat]

skipemt, I love your ideas. I'm open to meeting anywhere and you really did list some great choices. We also tailgate at the Titans games and will be doing so for the Indy game on Sunday. GO TITANS! I really feel we can all come up with a great get together with all Mid TN members whenever it works for everyone!! :supstar:

Ally

[skipemt]

Thanks Ally,

I would like input from others that post here. especially whether Saturday or Sunday is better for a gettogether. There is a great park here in Hendersonville on Old hickory lake. it is easy access from the Vietnam Veterans highway at exit 3. A nice picnic area, and for those of you with kids, there is plenty of room for them to have a lot of fun too.

The Wildhorse would be another great place, but after thinking about it and that we would probably getting together during the weekend, it could tend to get extreemly crowded, especialy if the Tiatans are playing at home and also TSU plays at the Colusium.

Opry Mills Mall is pretty easily accessable from almost everywhere and there is jillian's and the Alabama Grill. Although I have a blast at the NASCAR Silcom Motor Speedway, race simulator.

I would like to hear from as many people as we can, as to what day is good.

Then when we know how many will be able to come and a day we can pick a location where everyone will have a good time and get to meet others here in Middle Tennessee.

I am looking forward to hearing from everyone soon.

Skip :jump: :jump:

[R. Honey G.]

Fayetteville, TN, close to Huntsville, AL

[redwriter1]

i LIVE IN FAIRVIEW.. .JUST off I40.. not too far from Franklin. Let's get together. that would be great!

[skipemt]

:cheer::cheer1::cheer2:
IT's FALL ! ! !

The leaves will soon be turning, and gettin a little cooler.

I think this is a great time for a picnic.

I would like to hear what everyone else thinks.

I want to know who would like to have a picnic, where we can have it, and when is a good time, or day for everyone.

I will be waiting to hear from you.
:cheer5::cheer6::cheer7:

[tiffanylane]

not that far.

[allycat]

:cheer::cheer1::cheer2:
IT's FALL ! ! !

The leaves will soon be turning, and gettin a little cooler.

I think this is a great time for a picnic.

I would like to hear what everyone else thinks.

I want to know who would like to have a picnic, where we can have it, and when is a good time, or day for everyone.

I will be waiting to hear from you.
:cheer5::cheer6::cheer7:

Count me in. I know we can pick a place that's pretty central to all middle TN members. I hope everyone responds to you and maybe we really can set up a mini get together sometime soon. It would be great to plan on an official OLS TN get together where Brent and a lot of the FUN mods could also come. Or anyone else who would love to come to Nasvhille or Memphis. :toot:

[redwriter1]

That's pretty central!

[skipemt]

Thanks redwriter, That sounds like a pretty good location.
Now we need to see about picking an date.

Personaly, I think a type of pot luck kind of picnic would be pretty good.

Each person bring something, like potato salad, another bring hot dogs, another burgers, and so on.

Once we pick a date and know who is going to come, we can work out what everyone can bring.

Just think, This could be a lot of fun, meeting new friends and enjoying the park.

:cheer: :cheer4::cheer5::cheer7::cheer8::cheer10:

[madome]

Moved to Indiana last year after living in Franklin, TN for four years. I have lived all over the world and there is no better place or nicer people than in TN. I want to go back and am envious of all of you that live there. My oldest child was attending her first year of college here and decided that she missed TN and is now attending UT Knoxville and loving it. Have fun at your gathering.

[Armywife5]

I was looking for a TN OLS thread and thanks to some fellow OLS'ers I finally found yall'. I'm not originally from here (my mom is)..but I've been in Nashville since spring of 03' love it here though!!! Have been a member here for awhile..but just starting sweeping big time these last few months..just wanted to say hello and introduce myself...

Allie

[jamajessie]

I'm about 65 miles north of Nashville. I go to Nashville alot! Been clubbing down second street alot too. :laugh:

Howdy Neighbors!

[jcazel]

i was amazed by the number of tennesseans
i am checking in from SMYRNA, well half-way
between SMYRNA and MURFREESBORO, (OLD NASHVILLE HIGHWAY) :cheer7:

[latinmomma]

Hi--from latinmomma over on the north side of Hendersonville :sleep2:

[pemerton]

From Cookeville, right offa I40 'tween knoxville and nashville. Graduated from TN Tech, now in Law school in Birmingham, al.

Good to see so many home folks!

[0o0lisa0o0]

about 70 miles south of nashville :supstar:

[punkinpie]

I live in Nashville, good to know there are alot of use sweepers living here. :cheer7: :jump: :toot: :cheer7: :jump: :toot:

[StarGoddess]

Hi Everyone,
I'm A Newbie & Love Coming To This Board.....I'm From Good Ole Murfreesboro,TN!
:jump: I Hope To Get To Know Everyone From TN! :jump:

[Blueslady]

Middle TN. Born in Nashville in 1958, moved to Hendersoville for a few years, then back to East Nashville, then South Nashville, Smyrna and back to Nashville again! Got married, moved and lived in Franklin for 10 years and am now settled in College Grove, TN. We used to eat at Dotson's in franklin at least once a week. When we first moved there, it was about the only place to eat besides Shoney's and Waffle House! Hard to believe how much it's grown since then! :smile9:

[jcazel]

does anyone want to start a sweeps club or whatever??
i am sure my dw would love this also :sherlock:

[Reynold975]

I live in Murfreesboro. I have only been sweeping for a couple of months. But have a couple of small wins already.

[InMyHeart01]

Clarksville here :drip:

[jrstattooedgurl]

From Cookeville, right offa I40 'tween knoxville and nashville. Graduated from TN Tech, now in Law school in Birmingham, al.

Good to see so many home folks!
im from cookeville myself :gvibes:

[Blueslady]

Got this joke in my email today and knew y'all would appreciate it!

Subject: Things I've learned about Tennessee and being a Tennessean....


1. Possums sleep in the middle of the road with their feet in the air.
2. There are 5,000 types of snakes and 4,998 live in Tennessee.
3. There are 10,000 types of spiders. All 10,000 live in Tennessee plus a couple no one's seen before.
4. Squirrels will eat anything.
5. Unknown critters love to dig holes under tomato plants.
6. Raccoons will test your crop of melons and let you know when they are ripe.
7. If it grows, it sticks; if it crawls, it bites.
8. Onced and twiced are words.
9. It is not a shopping cart; it is a buggy.
10. Fire ants consider your flesh as a picnic.
11. People actually grow and eat okra.
12. Fixinto is one word.
13. There is no such thing as "lunch". There is only dinner and then there is supper.
14. Ice tea is appropriate for all meals and you start drinking it when you're two. We do like a little tea with our sugar!
15. Backards and forwards means "I know everything about you."
16. Jeet? is actually a phrase meaning "Did you eat?"
17. You don't have to wear a watch because it doesn't matter what time it is. You work until you' re done or it's too dark to see.



More about Tennesseans....


You know you're from Tennessee if:
1. You measure distance in minutes.
2. You've ever had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day.
3. You use "fix" as a verb. Example: "I'm fixing to go to the store "
4. All the festivals across the state are named after a fruit, vegetable, grain, insect or animal.
5. You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked.
6. You know what a "VOL" is.
7. You carry jumper cables in your car...for your OWN car.
8. You know what "cow tipping" is.
9. You only own four spices: salt, pepper, Tabasco and catsup.
10. The local papers cover national and international news on one page but require 6 pages for local gossip and sports.
11. You think that the first day of deer season is a national holiday.
12. You find 100 degrees Fahrenheit "a little warm".
13. You know all four seasons: Almost Summer, Summer, still Summer and Christmas.
14. You know whether another Tennessean is from east, west or middle Tennessee as soon as they open their mouth.
15. Going to Wal-mart is a favorite past time known as "goin' Wal-martin" or off to "Wally World".
16. You describe the first cool snap (below 70 degrees) as good pinto-bean weather.
17. A carbonated soft drink isn't a soda, cola or pop...it's a Coke, regardless of brand or flavor. Example: "What kinda coke you want?"
18. Fried catfish is the other white meat.
19. You understand these jokes and forward them to your friends from Tennessee (and those who just wish they were).

Not EVERYONE can be a Tennessean, it's an art form and a gift from God!

[dougcole]

Howdy to my fellow Tennesseans, I am Doug and I live in Portland, 32 miles north of Nashville along I-65 near Ky. border. Holler at me sometime!

[JOYWIND]

Uh, I can't believe I haven't bonded with my fellow Tennesseans. I live about 15 minutes outside of Nashville.

If ya'll need anything, give me a shout!

Take care my hometown peeps!

:) :hello:

[shefrito]

I am a new joiner. My name is Sherri, I live in Cookeville TN.

So do you guys have get together planned yet???

Sherri

[Metal_Momma]

i cant remember if i ever replied to this, but im from Scott County.. lol does anyone even know where that is? we're almost in kentucky. great to see so many tn people on here though!!

[JOS066]

Nashville Here. I can not believe so many from Tennessee here.
I live South Nashville. Near LA (Lower Antioch).

[amyltb]

hello there from Clarksville!!!

[blueyes67]

My Mom works in Murfreesboro but lives way out in Bradyville. I live in SW FL and love my yearly vacations in TN (don't love the drive though - ugh!)

[caseykelp]

from the 'boro here.

:fairy4:

[tincup3x]

Hey Fellow Middle Tennesseans:
I was born and raised on a 500 acre farm between Lebanon and Watertown in Wilson County. Home of the Mile Long Yard Sale, Jazz Festival, Stop for the Broadway Train and home for my favorite breakfast...Cracker Barrel Restaurant.

Hey Guys...give me all the ways to help me with this web site.

[caryncc]

Mt Juliet, Tennessee Checking in.

[sunshine_n_tn]

I'm from Columbia--'bout an hour south of Nashville. Good luck to all from Mid. Tenn!

:bounce: :clap: :smile7: :cheer2:

[rigma]

We live just outside Lebanon. Moved here from MS 3 years ago and love the area.

[allycat]

I'm from Columbia--'bout an hour south of Nashville. Good luck to all from Mid. Tenn!



:clap: :smile7: :wavy: Hi there and WELCOME! I know you're loving it already and the fun is just beginning. Wait until your Premium and then you'll never leave the computer. I know you're already addicted but trust me, it's going to get even more addicting. HAVE FUN and win lots and lots of stuff. We'll let our hubbys compare notes on how crazy we are! :laugh:

[timrey]

My family and I may be moving from Charlotte NC to Tennessee. We are currently looking at the Knoxville area. I have a 7 yr old son, so quality of education is paramount. My wife is also a scenic artist for the Theatre, and is currently doing design work for the Charlotte Children's Theatre.
Trying to find an area where you can get a reasonbly nice home with a little property, (1/2 acre of mor) for the low 100's.

Can anyone offer any suggestions regarding Tennessee. I work from my home office, so I am very flexible, so the education, theatre, etc will take priority.

Are there any good websites to get more info regarding taxes, etc about TN?

Thanks for any help you can give. :)

[allycat]

My family and I may be moving from Charlotte NC to Tennessee. We are currently looking at the Knoxville area. I have a 7 yr old son, so quality of education is paramount. My wife is also a scenic artist for the Theatre, and is currently doing design work for the Charlotte Children's Theatre.
Trying to find an area where you can get a reasonbly nice home with a little property, (1/2 acre of mor) for the low 100's.

Can anyone offer any suggestions regarding Tennessee. I work from my home office, so I am very flexible, so the education, theatre, etc will take priority.

Are there any good websites to get more info regarding taxes, etc about TN?

Thanks for any help you can give. :)

I lived in East TN all my life - grew up in Oak Ridge, which is 15 min. from Knoxville and they have #1 school systems. Moved to West Knoxville and it is a really nice area, specifically Farragut, TN and they have high ranked schools but the houses may be a bit more expensive. There are several other areas within Knoxville and I believe a lot of the schools are good as well. I would live in West Knoxville versus other parts of Knoxville if you can. I hope this helps a little. East Tennessee is BEAUTIFUL!! I miss it but I've grown to LOVE middle, TN too!

TENNESSEE is a truly wonderful place to call home!! :jump:

[diverdan]

:) Yep, I'm in Dickson, southwest of Nashville!
Good Luck!

[julierod]

I'm in West Tennessee (Memphis) but wanted to say hi to my fellow Tennesseans! Happy Sweeping!
-julie

[galaxygale]

murfreesboro tennessee :supstar:

[BELAY]

My family and I may be moving from Charlotte NC to Tennessee. We are currently looking at the Knoxville area. I have a 7 yr old son, so quality of education is paramount. My wife is also a scenic artist for the Theatre, and is currently doing design work for the Charlotte Children's Theatre.
Trying to find an area where you can get a reasonbly nice home with a little property, (1/2 acre of mor) for the low 100's.

Can anyone offer any suggestions regarding Tennessee. I work from my home office, so I am very flexible, so the education, theatre, etc will take priority.

Are there any good websites to get more info regarding taxes, etc about TN?

Thanks for any help you can give. :)

http://www.knoxvillechamber.com/

http://www.helloknoxville.com/

http://www.ci.knoxville.tn.us/

http://www.wbir.com/

http://www.knoxnews.com/

http://www.townoffarragut.org/

http://www.knoxville-tn.com/schools/index.html

Hope this helps. BTW....Can you BLEED orange???? :laugh:

[amyltb]

Clarksville is only 45 miles north of Nashville and doesn't have the property rates that Nashville has. The southside and sango areas have median priced houses starting at 120,000 or so and the Schools are good schools. Many of us are military so it is a very diverse culture here and a good place to raise children as our crime rate is low. Honestly, I would never have moved here willingly, but the military had the say on that, but I have now been here 27 years and like the quality of life.

[justwin]

HI everybody, I am from Springfield. :gvibes:

[JessicaLuvsJason]

Not from Middle Tennessee-but from East Tennessee.

[Kalilama]

I am from East Tennessee - Knoxville actually....just moved from St. Louis and still trying to get used to the change.

[roosterlips]

Good evening, fellow Tennesseans. Although I now live in Alabama, I am a native Tennessean. Grew up on S. 14th St. in East Nashville, close to Shelby Park. Went to Kirkpatric E.S. My grandmother (last name Dean) owned the long-closed Want-A-Burger drive in restaurant on Dickerson Road, right next door to (to the right of) the Savoy motel, and the Key motel across the street. Was another restaurant a couple of businesses down from her called the Better Burger (I think they've changed it's name). Also lived in Hermitage (Aloha Ct.), Goodletsville and White House. Would love hearing from anyone who might remember the Want-A-Burger, or any Nashvillians.

[kingmiller]

I'm not a Tennessean myself, but my grgrgrgrandparents came from somewhere in Williamson County, so I claim myself an honorary Tennessean. :smile9: Have you all read The Widow of the South? I figure maybe some of my collateral greats maybe figured in the battle of Franklin. :)

[papkin]

wow, hi everyone-- not from middle or east tennessee, i'm new joined in october this year,i'm from memphis area Tennessee, it's nice meeting everybody--Papkin.

[fsturg]

Hello to all...Cookeville here ...Good Luck everyone :jump:

[SleepingBeautyTN]

Ooltewah/Chattanooga

[zebeebah]

I'm new here, and I live in Lebanon, about 30 minutes from Nashville.

Keep sweepin'!

[caryncc]

Hi Neighbor! West Wilson here! Welcome and have fun and win some great things.

[bama1830]

I'm in Crossville, 1/2 way between Cookeville and Knoxville. Holla Holla!!! :gvibes: :gvibes:
Melanie

[duknuk]

I'm in Crossville, 1/2 way between Cookeville and Knoxville. Holla Holla!!! :gvibes: :gvibes:
Melanie

I was in Crossville in the mid 70's. Had a 7 acre place, grew everything, cattle, chickens, horse, etc. What a beautiful area of the country. If I'd've stayed, we'd be neighbors. I used to live off Old Hwy 27 (or 127? ... can't remember.)

[bama1830]

127 and yeppers we'd be close neighbors, ahhh, too bad :frown3:

:smile9: :smile9: :smile9:
Melanie

[allycat]

Gosh, lots of great people from Tennessee. I've had the best of both worlds with Tennessee. I grew up in East Tennessee (Oak Ridge and Knoxville) and moved to middle Tennessee about 4 years ago and love it here too.

I live out past Lieper's Fork which is south of Franklin (I think). We have definitely got to have a Tennessee get together may in spring or summer if everyone wants to. I think it would be lots of fun!!

Since I travel A LOT back to East Tennessee (my DD goes to UT) then I have no problem having it either in East of Middle TN, just whatever everyone thinks.

YEAH for the Tennessee folks!! :jump:

[gower525]

I live in Nashville! I did not know there were so many of us.

[felumar]

Columbia, TN here...nice to see fellow Tennesseans here :cheer7:

[felumar]

WOW...a get together sounds like loads of fun....even though I am a newbie, would love to be invited :supstar:

[catlady13711]

East tn here.. cant remember if I posted in this thread or not.. but howdy neighbors! :hello: