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Some of the food at Mambu

One of the dining rooms

The entrance hall into the restaurant

Mambu

1806 Hayes St.

Nashville, TN

615-329-1293

http://www.eatdrinkmambu.com/

Here is a listing of spirits that are made in the Nashville and Middle Tennessee area. Be sure to visit our local businesses and support them and if you are passing through Nashville and Tennessee please give these places a try and I'm sure you will want to take a souvenir home with you.

Whiskey

Jack Daniel's - Lynchburg

Bourbon & Rum

Prichard's Distillery - Kelso

Beer

Yazoo - Nashville

Wine

Arrington Vineyards - Arrington

Sumner Crest Winery - Portland

Beechaven Vineyards & Winery - Clarksville

Long Hollow Winery - Goodlettsville

Chateau Ross Vineyard & Winery - Springfield

Grinder's Switch Winery - Centerville

Red Barn Winery & Vineyards - Lafayette

Beans Creek Winery - Manchester

Monteagle Winery- Monteagle

Tri-Star Vineyards & Winery - Shelbyville

Keg Springs Winery - Hampshire

Amber Falls Winery & Cellars - Hampshire

Holly Ridge Winery & Vineyard - Livingston

Highland Manor Winery - Jamestown

DelMonaco Winery - Baxter

Stonehaus Winery - Crossville

It is under construction but here is the address for the Nashville Experience

http://www.nashvilleexperience.com/

This is from the Cowboy Town tour and this jacket has the autographs of Ronnie Dunn & Kix Brooks on the collar. A good looking jacket and this is available as they prepare to do their last tour together. I am planning to auction it off for charity.

More details coming very soon...

High Scores:

Hardees
400 S. Cartwright
Date Inspected: 3/3/2010
Score: 95

Kebab Gyros
2288 Metro Center
Date Inspected: 3/3/2010
Score: 94

Sonic
3904 Dickerson Road
Date Inspected: 3/3/2010
Score: 95

Low Scores:

There are no low scores this week.

Updates:

There are no updates this week.

Cafe Bosna

5751 Old Hickory Boulevard

Hermitage, TN 37076

615-889-7008

Looking for some videographers to help create some episodes of The Nashville Experience online show. I'd like to see what different people can do and the unique way they make it look. This is a way to showcase the city and the people while gaining experience and adding something to your resume.

Anyone interested please... contact me at corey@webbspunideas.com or 615-400-0966.

High Scores:

Lizzs Grille
2209 Murfreesboro Road
Date Inspected: 2/26/2010
Score: 95

Taco Bell
1410 Brick Church Pike
Date Inspected: 2/26/2010
Score: 95

Low Scores:

There are no low scores this week.

Updates:

There are no updates this week.

We've been talking to some of you and after getting your input we are looking into the idea of having local singers/songwriters, foods, art and all sorts of wonderful things available on the upcoming website "The Nashville Experience."

Are you all ready to hear, order and enjoy all the sweet sounds, sights and flavors of Nashville!?

Hey everyone, thanks for coming to visit Webbspun Ideas and wanting to be a part of this and watch us grow and evolve. As life constantly throws new challenges in our path and we stumble, fall and try to figure out how to move on and up that you all keep showing your support, love and share the same passions.

Thanks so much everyone and God bless you all,

Corey

1. Union Station

http://www.unionstationhotelnashville.com/

This is the old train station for Nashville that is both traditional and yet very distinctive. Great history, food, spirits and overall, a place that you won't forget after a visit there. One word, STUNNING!

2. Hermitage Hotel

http://www.thehermitagehotel.com/site/

Another place with stunning architecture and history. The only 5-star hotel in Tennessee and they offer some very unique services along with one amazing restaurant.

3. Opryland Hotel

http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-opryland/

A huge place that lets you feel like you have a separate world to explore while still within the Nashville city limits. A very unique place with so much to offer people of all ages and tastes.

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I have been asking people what place or thing do they feel people need to see to get the true feel of Nashville. I guess you could look at it like what things would be in our trophy case? Well, here are two gentleman who shared their top 5 with us.

Nelson

Opryland Hotel

Parthenon & Centennial Park

Cheekwood Botanical Gardens

Grassmere Zoo

The Hermitage

Zach

Parthenon

Fisk University

Belle Meade Plantation

Country Music Hall of Fame

The Hermitage Hotel

The Gaylord Opryland Hotel is an amazing place that I think everyone should visit at least once. It is huge with three indoor gardens that total 9 acres, more then 2,800 rooms, a spa, restaurants, bars and clubs and shops of all kinds.

I feel like when you go in to have a look around you must keep the heart of a child during the time of your visit. I say that because when walking around gardens, walking under waterfalls, amongst the trees and flowers it is very easy to imagine a fairy riding on a leaf in the fountain, as if it were a boat. It makes you want to sit on a bench with that special someone and soak up all the joy, smiles and delight that being in a magical place brings. Holding hands seems like the only thing to do and not to just walk from place to place and ignore all the incredible surroundings.

Those are some of the reasons that I love this hotel and feel like everyone should visit at least once. I say that because of having my own heart swept away there as the magic of the place and two people walking through garden after garden caused our hearts to melt and become one.

The hotel has a large convention within the hotel and they bring many conventions to our city and those people often get out to see the city. So the hotel is an attraction that helps the local economy but also many of the people who stay there get out and about in Nashville so they aren't bringing their money solely to Opryland.

Some of the rooms are absolutely mind blowing in sheer size, opulence and style but many of the rooms are pretty basic and they still like to charge a very pretty penny for them. To many of the rooms are just not worth the price that they have on them and I would recommend staying at a smaller hotel that is more in tune with the guests and take the time to visit the Opryland Hotel on your own time. Another thing that I don't really care for is the way they charge so much for self and valet parking, so to get around that park over at the Opry Mills mall and walk over to the Delta entrance of the hotel.

I do think you should give them a try at least once. It is a fun place to stay at for a night or two but it can be just to much for many people because of it's size and all. My recommendation is to stay somewhere else after you have spent a night or two there. It is truly a wonderful experience but you can save money and still enjoy the gardens, restaurants, bars and shopping without the big prices or the hassle of trying to find your room.

So yes, I love this hotel and company but it isn't the only place in Nashville so do some research and find out what fits you best when you visit Nashville. Some things aren't perfect but a perfect part of a city and that is the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. It is a place that you have to see and experience for yourself.

To answer the question that is the headline, "yes it is worth the hype," overall.

High Scores:

Arbys
1779 N. Gallatin Pike
Date Inspected: 2/18/2010
Score: 94

Cheeseburger Charlies
223 4th Avenue North
Date Inspected: 2/18/2010
Score: 94

Cinco de Mayo Restaurant
358 White Bridge Road
Date Inspected: 2/19/2010
Score: 90

Deli and Cafe
95 White Bridge Road
Date Inspected: 2/19/2010
Score: 90

Hardees
1436 Robinson Road
Date Inspected: 2/17/2010
Score: 91

Jersey Mikes Sub
1706 N. Gallatin Pike
Date Inspected: 2/18/2010
Score: 94

Qdoba
782 Old Hickory Blvd.
Date Inspected: 2/18/2010
Score: 90

Low Scores:

Doubletree Nashville Restaurant
315 4th Avenue North
Date Inspected:  2/18/2010
Score: 57
Major Violations:
* Eggs on buffet bar out of temperature
* No hot water at hand sink in employee restroom

Updates:

There are no updates.

What to do when you are visiting Nashville and you have kids? Well, you can't really take them honky-tonkin', clubbing or do anything to wild and crazy but there are still plenty of things to do and enjoy in Nashville without having to cover the eyes and ears of your children.

Why not take them to any of the places listed below and I promise that both the parents and the children will have a wonderful time. See you out and about in Nashville.

Lane Motor Museum - http://www.lanemotormuseum.org/

Sudekum Planetarium - http://www.sudekumplanetarium.com/

Adventure Science Center - http://www.adventuresci.com/

Nashville Shores - http://www.nashvilleshores.com/

Ju-Ro Stables - http://www.jurostables.com/

Duck Tours - http://www.nashvilleducktours.com/

Cheekwood - http://www.cheekwood.org/

Country Music Hall of Fame - http://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/

Blue Heron Cruises - http://www.blueheroncruises.com/Home.html

Nashville Sounds - http://www.nashvillesounds.com/

BiCentennial Park - http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/Bicentennial/

Centennial Park/Parthenon - http://www.nashville.gov/parthenon/

Frist Center for the Visual Arts -

http://www.fristcenter.org/site/default.aspx

Monell's - http://www.monellstn.com/n-rest.html

Warner Park's - http://www.nashville.gov/parks/wpnc/

Radnor Lake - http://www.radnorlake.org/welcome.html

Nashville Zoo - http://www.nashvillezoo.org/

Nashville Children's Theatre -

http://www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org/

I know everyone thinks Nashville is nothing but music, boots, horses and people line dancing or playing music and that is so true but there is also so much more then that. Bring your family to Nashville and have a wonderful time and enjoy the warm Southern hospitality that we are famous for.

Please feel free to contact the folks here at Webbspun Ideas and The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb for more info or if we can answer any questions for you.

I posted this question a few days ago to see what some of the local Nashvillians would say and what they believe gives people a good idea of the top 5 places or things to visit in Nashville.

Here are some responses...

Jan - my choices (for visitors) would be - Ryman Auditorium, State Capitol, Lower Broad, Country Music Hall of Fame and the Opryland Hotel. Great question!

Rebecca Michelle - Centennial Park, Gaylord Opryland Hotel, 2nd Ave/Broadway, all the country music attractions, and The Hermitage.

I'm going to visit Macke's Green Hills restaurant soon to meet chef Toby Willis and try some of their delicious food. Visiting a new (for me) restaurant is always a great pleasure especially when they have a chef that enjoys what he does and believes in creating an experience not just a meal.

I love what he did with a couple of desserts that are fun and a bit adventurous. He did his own version of a Moon Pie which was served with a milk gelato and an ice-cold shot of RC Cola or the apple fritter bread pudding (fritters from the Donut Den) with a cider sorbet & buttermilk creme Anglaise.

Now to visit a place like this I need to find someone who enjoys the adventure of tasting whatever the chef suggests and letting your tastebuds be tantalized with the pleasure of great food.

I think the person I take should give me their best "Nashville Experience" from a locally owned restaurant. I look forward to reading your stories and visiting Macke's.

Visit their website to learn more about them and to have a look at the menu. http://www.mackesgreenhills.com/