"Doug Smith W9WI" wrote in message
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> Sarah Banick wrote:
>> Doug and Nile obviously know the city better than I do (I'm from East
>> Tennessee), but I think the choice of Opryland vs. downtown depends on
>> your age, interests, etc. The Opryland is in more of a suburban
>> environment -- it's quite an attraction with several restaurants and
>> bars. But the only other things in the area, including the big mall, are
>> chain type restraurants and stores. If you are interested in good food
>> and fun music, downtown is definitely the place for you, somewhere in the
>> vicinity of Market Street. It's a long drive back out to Opryland if
>> you've been drinking :-)
>
> Excellent point. They don't call it Market Street anymore (I forget which
> street used to be Market - was it 1st Ave. or 2nd?) but if drink is part
> of your plans then downtown is indeed the place to be.
>
2nd Avenue, if my memory serves me right. Why did they change the name? They
used to actually "market" Market St. I loved the Market Street Brew Pub,
but I think it was gone by my last visit three-four years ago.
Wow, I didn't know Nashville was getting light rail! I don't know the city's
growth pattern -- has there been rapid development toward Lebanon?
Sarah
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