From hot chicken to real BBQ, the first all-black university, and then on to the Ryman Theater, Nashville was full of surprises.

Mostly surprised by the amount of growth in Nashville while on a visit. Tons of local art, music, and more growth. While most of the country is in recession, Nashville is booming.

This image depicts the many facets of this gem of a city. The column represents the “Athens of the South” (named so because of the number of schools). A lone guitar player in the lower right sings his heart out as people inside the building enjoy an elegant dinner. All while construction of high-rises looms in the background.