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Grancey · 09-13-2007, 10:59 AM

Nashville is a great place to visit, and probably a great place to live as well. You'll be far enough away from the big-city life to be able to breathe, but not so deep into the "southern" life that you think you've been transported back in time. Having been born and raised in the south, my favorite areas to visit are eastern TN and western NC. In Nashville you'll be close enough to the mountains for many road trips. Also, visit Memphis and see Graceland. Visit the coast and an amazing seashore, NC, GA and FL. There is so much to do, and it's very easy to get around. As for racial resistance? Neh. Most of that is myth anyway. I experienced more resistance as a southerner living in Iowa for a while than I see in the south. It makes the south look evil and backwards to say we hate, and people get a kick out of saying that about people here. When you do get into the areas away from Nashville and walk into a roadside BBQ joint just be prepared. People will stop talking and stare. This does not happen because of how you are perceived. This happens because everyone in the BBQ joint knows everyone else, they don't know you and you will be the next topic of conversation after you leave. It happens to us all the time when we travel. No biggie. Just remember to say thank you to your waiters, waitresses and anyone you are dealing with. That means more that you will ever know.

09-13-2007, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Grancey Life's short, gotta hurry... Location: land of pit vipers	Nashville is a great place to visit, and probably a great place to live as well. You'll be far enough away from the big-city life to be able to breathe, but not so deep into the "southern" life that you think you've been transported back in time. Having been born and raised in the south, my favorite areas to visit are eastern TN and western NC. In Nashville you'll be close enough to the mountains for many road trips. Also, visit Memphis and see Graceland. Visit the coast and an amazing seashore, NC, GA and FL. There is so much to do, and it's very easy to get around. As for racial resistance? Neh. Most of that is myth anyway. I experienced more resistance as a southerner living in Iowa for a while than I see in the south. It makes the south look evil and backwards to say we hate, and people get a kick out of saying that about people here. When you do get into the areas away from Nashville and walk into a roadside BBQ joint just be prepared. People will stop talking and stare. This does not happen because of how you are perceived. This happens because everyone in the BBQ joint knows everyone else, they don't know you and you will be the next topic of conversation after you leave. It happens to us all the time when we travel. No biggie. Just remember to say thank you to your waiters, waitresses and anyone you are dealing with. That means more that you will ever know. __________________ Quiet, mild-mannered souls might just turn out to be roaring lions of two-fisted cool.