Blue Heron Cruises, located on the banks of the Cumberland River in Cheatham County, was a wonderful family tour for one Grandfather and Grandson. Read all about Captain Jim and the Blue Heron Kid's Adventure Cruise.(photos)

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For the last several decades, in Nashville and across the world, he is simply known by the single name of Manuel.
His creations are truly a work of art and can be found in museums nationwide, including Metropolitan, the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, the Smithsonian, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Manuel is an artist in the truest sense of the word, join us as we lead you through the life and journey to Nashville of....Manuel: Nashville's Couture Cowboy
Take a look at some of his work including his Star-Spangled Couture Exhibit and explore more Nashville Country Couture.
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You can bet that a town named Santa Claus will guarantee a great adventure for any family. Santa Claus, Indiana is just a three hour drive from Nashville and is filled with plenty of holiday spirit from the ever so popular Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort to the very delectable treats from Santa's Candy Castle. Amongst all of the Holiday Fun you can also find plenty of unexpected and interesting local history that, of course, includes the jolly ole fella. Just one visit will put you in the mood for Christmas for months to come.
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Nashville's ever growing Art Scene has expanded once again with last months opening of the Blend Studio in the Historic Arcade. The new studio, located on the second Arcade's 2nd floor, will be offering a diverse range of unique and contemporary art. Blend Studio is also set to feature plenty of engaging and informative community-based art projects by partnering with the local artists and communities (exhibits & news)
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It has been confirmed that former Tennessee Titans quarterback, Steve McNair is dead. He was found shot to death in a downtown condominium on Second Avenue. Metro police have also confirmed that an unidentified female was also found dead at the scene.
Steve McNair played 11 seasons with the Titans and was one of Nashville's most well liked football personalities.
In 2001, he created the Steve McNair Foundation, an organization whose purpose was to help underprivileged youth. He was 36 years old.
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The CMT is searching for Strict Parents for their reality show entitled “The World’s Strictest Parents” In the show they take two rebellious teens and have them live with a strict family for just under a week.
Think you might interested in participating in the show? Well there's no time like the present because their casting crew will be in Nashville from July 8th through July 14th.

To qualify as being a strict parent you should be in charge with the kids knowing it, your kids should get good grades and the you should be known as the kind of people that others look to as model parents. As for the Rebellious Teens go, I venture to say we all know a few of those and they can apply to the show too...if they dare.
You can catch the show on CMT this summer on Saturdays.

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It's official, Tennessee is the tenth state to outlaw texting while driving. Governor Bredesen signed the bill into law that prohibits drivers from sending or receiving text messages while behind the wheel. The law does however include some exemptions to emergency and similar officials as long as they are performing their duties.

What happens if you get caught texting while driving?
You will be fined $50 and cited for a non-moving traffic violation, but you will not get any points added to your driving record.

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