Welcome to my city.  I love it here and love sharing it with visitors.  First, I’m not with ERA, but have several dear friends locally who are.  Looking over your agenda, HOLY MOLY!  It’s amazing.  Matthew Ferrara, Laurie Moore-Moore (my BFF), Pat Zaby and Rich Sands….wow!  You’re in for some special treats.  Also, having brilliant sponsors like Trulia with Rudy Bachraty in town is a special thing.

While you’re near Opryland, that’s not typically where the “locals” hang in these parts.  Here’s a list of things that aren’t too far away if you want to break away for a little while or grab a unique bite to eat.

1.  Ellendales:  Located near the airport, this bungalow turned restaurant is the best place to eat anywhere on that side of town.  They have an amazing lunch buffet and are group friendly.

2.  Two Rivers Mansion:  Located within a quick drive to the hotel, this gorgeous Antebellum mansion is a gorgeous stop.  It’s ground, gardens and interior reflect a tradition long passed.

3.  Chef’s Market:  You’ll have to jump on I-65 North for two exits but the cab ride or drive is so worth it.  Don’t miss their Strawberry Cake or Hummingbird Cake for dessert.  Best entrees include the Pot Roast and Jerusalem Chicken.  The mac and cheese rocks too!  Make sure you call!  They are NOT open on Sundays!

4.  Cock of the Walk:  A Nashville tradition for great beans, fried chicken and catfish. It’s just down the street on Music Valley Drive.  The waiters and waitresses flip your cornbread in the air for over 10 feet, too, which is pretty cool.

5.  The Greenway System:  (map at link) If you’re looking for a good stroll or bike ride, you’re virtually connected the the greenway.  You’ll want to join it at Two Rivers Park, take the bridge over the Cumberland into Shelby Bottoms.  The Shelby Bottoms area is a gorgeous nature trail.

6.  Opry Mills IMAX has Alice in Wonderland in 3-D while you are here.  It’s VERY good.  It plays daily at 11:10 a.m., 1:50 p.m. 4:25 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:40 p.m. and 12:10 a.m.

Overall, just have a great time.  We’re a great spot to visit.  If you have any questions, feel free to email me or tweet me @NashvilleBrian.  Or while you’re here on my site, you can see the chat panel in the top right corner, if I’m on, ask me!