James Frazier (Nashville TN):
A passing view of Vanderbilt Stadium. DSC05884-01
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The view from West End Avenue toward downtown. DSC05893-01
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The view down upper Broadway towards downtown. DSC05902-01
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Passing by Union Station, Nashville's historic train station. DSC05910-01
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Arriving at lower Broadway, we are diverted onto 5th street. This is because lower Broadway is closed to traffic for New Years Eve preparations. DSC05920-01
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As always, lots of people mingling about. DSC05922-01
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Missie checking out Tootsies World Famous Orchid Lounge. Artist playing at the Ryman used to come here after their shows. DSC05925-01
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Plastic Elvis...we have several of these scattered around Nashville. DSC05924-01
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Passing by several Honky Tonks, live music is being played in most of these places from morning till night. DSC05929
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
The Stage on Broadway was featured in the movie "Country Strong" as well as the TV series "Nashville". DSC05931
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There are many trucks delivering goods for setting up tents, etc for the New Years Eve Bash on Broadway. DSC05932
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A tale of two era's, the old building in the foreground built in 1896 and the highrise built in 2008. DSC05934
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Honky Tonk Central, a popular place for young folks...3 floors of music and beer. In the background, the new Bridgestone Headquarters in being erected. DSC05935-01
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The new Whiskey Bent saloon owned by Dierks Bentley. DSC05943-01
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One of many boot shops in Nashville. DSC05946-01
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Ground view of the what locals call "The Batman" building. DSC05949-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Demo's downtown Spaghetti and Steakhouse serving 1st rate food and an affordable price. We had lunch here during our downtown walk. DSC05953-01
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CMT Studios is on the upper floors of this parking garage. DSC05956-01
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The down 4th Avenue on our way to the Ryman. DSC05958-01
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The back side of Ryman Auditorium. This new addition has restrooms, a gift shop and restaurants. DSC05960-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Statue of Thomas Ryman a Nashville businessman who built Ryman Auditorium for the Union Gospel Tabernacle. DSC05963-01
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A close up of the statue reveals Thomas has flat wire hair. DSC05964-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Lightposts and the colored windows of the Ryman, Mother church of Country Music as it is sometimes called. DSC05965-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
The famous Ryman Auditorium, everyone who is anyone has played here. it was home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 and is still the Opry's home during Christmas. DSC05967-01
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Another tourist Trolley. DSC05981-01
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Nameplate on the Ryman declaring it the home of the Union Gospel Tabernacle in 1891. DSC05987-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Tootsies roof-top bar, a trend more Honky Tonks are trying out. DSC05988-01
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Mural on the side of Legends Corner Bar. DSC05989
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A view down Broadway showing some of the tents for Nashville's New Years Eve Bash. DSC05990-JF-01
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Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators NHL Team. DSC05993-01
