nashville: avett brothers concert

Like I mentioned in the last post, we spent our Saturday exploring Nashville before the Avett Brothers concert.  As much as I try, I'm just not a fan of Broadway and all the loud, honky tonky bars lining the street.  Yes I'm from Alabama but country music isn't my cup of tea at all.  We did stroll down the main drag as it was the shortest route to our hostel.....

  2 o'clock and people were hanging from the rafters (maybe i'm just getting old?! yeah that could be the issue.)

on the other hand, forrest's ears enjoyed all the live music (and the record stores, guitar shops, etc)

we did find this gem at the end of Broadway with good beer, tasty food, and a roof top deck #highfive

view from Rock Bottom

the highlight of our roadtrip courtesy of The Avett Brothers And just like that, it was time to say goodbye to Nashville.....

thanks for the nap! Nashville Downtown Hostel

that guy couldn't wait to pick up his son from overnight dog camp, ha!

nashville: grimey's and jackalope brewery

On Saturday morning, we dropped off our furry third wheel and headed to Nashville for the night.  The main event was the Avett Brothers concert but first, we explored the city and stayed as far away from Broadway as possible....

12 South Taproom and Grill had a little something for both of us (and an awesome patio!)

tilapia tacos and couldn't put down the extensive brew menu

hummus with toasted pita Our next stop was a record store that made the husband drool even more than 12 South Taproom's beer list.....

Grimey's located on 8th Avenue

he searched high.....

and low until i finally had to drag him out of the door, ha.

last on forrest's nashville wish list was the Jackalope Brewery

taproom

we split a sampler.....

we double-fisted, took a terrible photo, and walked back to our room before dinner. it was a good day in nashville, especially for forrest ;)

The Flying Squirrel

Ohhh the Southside of Chattanooga, with all its artsy sculptures and quirkiness - we are definitely fans.  The area is going through a revitalization period and is now officially home to a flying squirrel.  Forrest and I got word of this full-service bar / restaurant a few months ago and have been eagerly awaiting its grand opening.  Once the doors opened, we were obviously there two out of three nights last weekend.  On Sunday, we decided to go for a two mile stroll to the squirrel's patio for a mama's day dinner and stopped by a few parks along the way.....

center park in downtown...

equipped with a food truck court

park next to miller plaza sooo miller park?

"if she didn't have such a tight grip, i'd been swimming right now! woofie woof!"

and then we finally met up with our friends at The Flying Squirrel for food and drinks

small plates....

and big brews, perfect combo

a bit blurry but here we have forrest's top two (so far): duck tacos and quail egg crostinis

planning their next man date to the squirrel, ha! if you find yourself hungry and thirsty in Chattanooga, this place is a local must! 55 Johnson Street (right off Main St, next to the Crash Pad) The Flying Squirrel facebook Instagram:  @squirrelbar

instalife lately

lots of photos from my phone, and forrest's too....

ready for a storm in his new thundershirt

the who-fest in coolidge park over the weekend

love them to the moon and back!

afternoon snack and beers at terminal brewhouse

"yo papa, can i borrow 50 bucks? woofiegimme!"

market street

playing in the main terrain art park

more art on the southside

"just getting my flirt on at school!

and ps go like the choo choo dog camp facebook page

why?!? because i said so!  woofienowplease!"

keep on dreaming :)

bluff view art district

maybe he has fur, but i still celebrated mama's day

hope you all had a great weekend, especially the mamas out there!

cinco de mayo in chattanooga

Even though we were exhausted from our Friday and Saturday night adventures, we ironed our party pants, dusted off our sombreros, and celebrated cinco de mayo at Taco Mamacita.  A few photos from my phone and Forrest's too.......

we mustache you a question, how did you celebrate?

the nachos were dominated in a matter of minutes

not so sure about the margarita gun....

but she was all about the super soaker

cheers

she loves cinco de mayo the most,  362 days and counting!

And of course, we had a little fiesta with El Salvador in the park later that afternoon.....

"catch me if you can, amigo! woofie woof!"