CMA Music Festival In Nashville June 6-9

It is time for the annual CMA Fest that will be held in Nashville Thursday the 6th until Sunday 9th of June. The town will be filled with Country Music fans, tourists, music and plenty of places to enjoy yourselves.

Reflections in water riverfront Music City Nashville cloudy skyJuly late evening and night views of Music City Nashville Tennessee riverfront.
Reflections in water riverfront Music City Nashville cloudy sky

CMA Music Festival started in 1972, named Fan Fair, as away for fans of Country Music to meet their favorite singers, songwriters and the stars of Music City. It has increased from 5,000 fans attending to last years record breaking 80,000 attending the festival.

Elegant iris veined petals Ellington Ag Center Iris Garden artistic renderingSpring is the time for elegant, beautiful and fragrant aromas of Irises.

Created some digital artistic renderings of the elegant irises located in the Ellington Iris Garden.

At the Ellington Agricultural Center you will discover the Middle Tennessee Iris Society Iris Garden with a lovely assortment of tall and dwarf variety of Irises.
Elegant iris veined petals Ellington Ag Center Iris Garden artistic rendering

Over the years the biggest issue for folks has been the heat and humidity of Nashville TN. A few tips to keep cool and hydrated

• Remember to wear light colored clothing
• Wear Sunscreen
• Keep a wet washcloth in a Ziploc bag in your purse or bag 
• Stay in the cool as much as possible
• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid a lot of sugary drinks and this includes energy drinks
• If you drink alcoholic beverages make sure you continue to also drink plenty of water.

These are only suggestions and should not by any circumstance replace qualified medical advice. If you feel fatigued, sick, headache or light headed seek immediate medical attention at one of the first aid stations during CMA Fest.

Warm calming waters of Radnor Lake Nashville TNThe very peaceful restful nature filled Radnor Lake in between a summer rain here in Nashville TN.
Warm calming waters of Radnor Lake Nashville TN

When you are not at one of the many stages watching performances or waiting inline to get an autograph you can visit Photo Captures by Jeffery to purchase prints.

You can order photographic art prints that you can have framed or unframed and printed on either metal, canvas, acrylic, fotoflots, stand outs or fine art prints. I also offer you a nice assortment of gift products from calendars to posters. They will be a nice way to remember your time in Music City and the print(s) or products will be delivered to your door so you won't have to worry about taking them on a plane or having to pack them safely in your vehicle.

Side View Of Korean Veterans Blvd Bridge Nashville TNDifferent views of the Korean Veterans Blvd Bridge that connects the east bank to the west bank of Music City Nashville TN.
Side View Of Korean Veterans Blvd Bridge Nashville TN

Either come a few days early or stay a few days later after the festival to enjoy more of what Nashville Middle Tennessee has to offer than the downtown Honky Tonks.

We have a wonderful world class zoo Nashville Zoo that would be great fun for young and old.

If you are a fan of the show Antique Archaeology American Pickers they have a small fan/tourist store located in the historical old Marathon Automobile car factory building. Now don't forget to explore the other shops located within the historically building after you visit their shop. Their store is small so if it is peek time it might be a bit crowded.

For those that want to get into nature and are up for a nice nature hike/walk a must visit is Radnor Lake State Park as it has some wonderful trails through the forest and along the human made lake. If you go mid-morning or later expect to fine a line of cars waiting to get a parking spot and also the later you wait the less likely you are to experience some of the wildlife that call Radnor Lake home. The Walter Criley Visitor Center is only accessible by vehicle from Granny White Pike which is the bigger parking lot but both parking areas have restrooms.

If you are wanting to spend the day by the water or on the water go to Percy Priest Lake that is on I-40 East past the airport. It might be too late but you can check with the Elm Hill Marina or Nashville Boat Rentals to see about renting a boat for a few hours or all day. I don't have any connections nor personal knowledge of either business. You can also enjoy some nice swimming in pools or the lake at Nashville Shores.

If you are wanting to pay homage and your respects to the late Country Music stars you can visit their grave sites. I am sure there are many buried in other cemeteries but I am going to list three Woodlawn Memorial Park, Spring Hill Cemetery and the historic Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Along with Country Music, Nashville has a wonderful arts community in our ever growing and expanding city. The Frist Art Museum has nice assortment of different exhibits running out thru the year. Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art is a 55-acre botanical garden and historic estate in Nashville, featuring art galleries. The Parthenon in Centennial Park has a gallery along with a large scale replica of Athena Parthenos inside for visitors to enjoy. I know a lot of folks are like me and consider the automobile to be a work of art so a must visit is the Lane Motor Museum it has the largest European collection of cars and motorcycles in the United States.

That was just a handful of places to visit and things to do while here in Music City Nashville TN. You can find lot more of my photography on, Photo Captures by Jeffery, that covers several areas here in Nashville and Middle TN. While you are here in town remember to have fun, be safe, enjoy our city and treat our town as if it were your own home.