Fun-filled Second Day in Nashville

Today we planned for a full day of sightseeing around town, but first we started to day with breakfast at RV Cafe located right outside our door. Cesare set up the griddle on the gas stove and made pancakes and eggs while Michele cooked the bacon. Here is a photo of our campsite with Kellen in the backseat of the truck just before we left for the day.. We were not crazy about this site, but it did not matter since we were out all day. Most of the RVs here are some of the largest we have ever seen in a RV park.  See the highway behind us? At night all we hear is one loud frog and a motorcycle or two.

Our first stop for the day was Centennial Park located two miles west of downtown Nashville. There we saw the full size replica of the Parthenon. The park itself is a lovely place to spend the day walking, riding or just having a picnic. Kellen and Cesare decided to go in the Parthenon to see the forty foot  statue of Athena inside in addition to the art and photography exhibit.

Following the park, we ventured to Nissan Stadium, Home of the Tennessee Titans, but on the way we saw a Jack in the Box and we had to hit the drive thru to bring back some old memories. Michele and I ordered tacos while Kellen had a Sriracha burger. It was well worth the stop. We ate our recent find in the parking lot of Nissan Stadium while taking photos. 

We didn't go inside, but did drive all way around it to soak in its beauty. Very impressive architecture  and modern features, the ramps for the concourses extend away from the stadium to allow for more interior space. 

After Nissan Stadium, we ventured along Broadway Street where all action is.  This is the main thoroughfare of the entertainment district for country music. Even in the afternoon, the bars and restaurants were alive with patrons and live music. In front of us there was a human powered vehicle that a dozen people were peddling up and down the streets. They may have been drinking while doing so. 

We continued to drive around the city taking in all it had to offer. We toured around Vanderbilt University and many numerous sites I can't seem to remember at the moment. Later in the day we stopped at the famous Hattie B's Hot Chicken for our dinner carry out.  We heard about this place and luckily found it in our travels. Michele and kids went in to order our meals while Cesare walked Willow around the area receiving compliments on how pretty Willow is.  We return to the camper to feast on the Hattie B's fine bird.  Cesare order the "damn hot" two piece while Kellen had the "hot". The hottest is called, "Shut the Cluck Up!!!!".  Kellen tasted Cesare's chicken and went into pain induced gasping followed by tears of agony.. Cesare likes hot food and said it was the hottest chicken he has ever had yet still enjoyed its authority. After a while the pain becomes a dull numbing sensation. After dinner we indulged Kellen by going to see Spiderman Homecoming at the nearest theater. We thoroughly enjoyed it and ended the evening updating this blog before settling in for the night.