Michelangelo to Montpelier – A Virginia Adventure

In early May 2025, my mom and I embarked on a five-day adventure, starting from our hometown of Raleigh, NC, and heading north to explore Virginia’s rich history. Our “Revolutionary Adventures” took us from the colonial streets of Williamsburg and a once in a lifetime Michelangelo exhibit at William & Mary’s Muscarelle Museum of Art, […]

A Walk Through Time: Columbia Tennessee

In today’s edition of American Nomad Traveler, we’re continuing our Tennessee adventures with a stop in historic Columbia Tennessee. Only forty-five minutes south of Nashville off I-65, Columbia is the perfect getaway for a day trip or overnight excursion. Located near the banks of the beautiful Duck River, in the middle of Maury County’s ambling […]

Driving Through History: Exploring the Natchez Trace Near Nashville

Today on American Nomad Traveler we’re continuing our TN adventures with an adventure exploring the beautiful scenery and historic roots along the Natchez Trace, a 444 mile parkway meandering from Nashville TN to Natchez MS. When I lived in Nashville, this was often my weekend go-to for history, recreation and scenery. Each season on the […]

Discover Historic Franklin TN

Today on American Nomad, our Tennessee adventures continue as we explore Franklin, the charming historic town located just twenty minutes south of Nashville. This vibrant community truly has it all: from beautifully preserved historic houses and cool local shops to delicious eateries and, of course, incredible music. Franklin offers a welcome calmer pace compared to […]

Must-See Nashville Historic Homes

In this edition of American Nomad we’ll continue our time traveling adventures through Nashville’s history. In our last post we spent a jam-packed day in downtown Nashville learning about the city’s founding to the Civil War and beyond at the Tennessee State Museum, State Capitol and Fort Nashborough. In today’s journey we have a flexible […]

Beyond the Music City: Discovering Downtown Nashville’s Historical Roots

In today’s American Nomad Adventures – we’re continuing our travels in Nashville TN. In our last post we spent three days getting into the rhythm of Nashville music sites from Country Music Hall of Fame to iconic venues like The Ryman, Grand Ole Opry, Bluebird Cafe and more. In our next series of posts, we’re […]

Nashville’s Honky Tonks & Historic Sites: Your Guide to Music City Fun

Today on American Nomad Traveler, we’re beginning our exploration of one of my favorite city’s Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is known as ‘The Athens of the South,’ because it has long been a center of arts, culture and learning. It is most famously known as ‘Music City,’ and is headquarters for all genres of music, especially […]

Historic Jonesborough TN: Where History and Storytelling Come Alive

We’re continuing our backroads adventures as we meander through Tennessee’s hill country. In our last adventure we explored charming Greeneville TN, home to Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. Read about our visit to Greeneville here. Today we’re traveling east thirty-three miles to Tennessee’s oldest city, Jonesborough. Jonesborough is worth the detour – hands down it […]

Greeneville, TN: Where History Comes Alive

We’re continuing our road trip moving from the Birthplace of Country Music in Bristol TN/VA west to the historic town of Greeneville TN. Read about our Bristol adventure here. While I was in Bristol, I chatted with locals and dug into tourism brochures and online resources to find some fun, scenic, and historic stops on […]