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Post by Guiitar Man on May 27, 2009 10:23:10 GMT -5
Here are some things going on in Nashville before Roo...Some good, some bad, some ugly...
Ratt - May 28th - Wildhorse Saloon Luna Halo with Modoc & the Effects - May 29th - Mercy Lounge S3rl featuring Impact / No Left Turn / Tx300 - May 30th - Rocketown Cedric the Entertainer - May 30th - Ryman Auditorium The Toadies - June 6th - Exit/In Federated Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series Qualifying and Race - June 6th Coldplay - June 6th - Sommet Center Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam - June 9th - 3rd and Lindsley CBR All Star Chute-Out - Championship Bull Riding - June 10th - Municipal Auditorium Marty Stuart's 8th Annual Late Night Jam - June 10th - Ryman Auditorium
And theres always the Grand Ole Opry if your into that...5/29,5/30,6/2,6/5,6/6,6/9
And for those that are driving through Nashville, be aware that the Country Music Festival will be happening the same days as Roo so the traffic will be amped up in that area.
Here are a few notible shows after Roo in Nashville for those who couldn't get enough!
Elvis Costello - June 16th - Ryman Auditorium Eddie Vedder - June 17th and 18th - Ryman Auditorium Fleetwood Mac Unleashed: Hits Tour 2009 - June 19th - Sommet Center
Old Stone Fort Archaeological State Park is in Manchester. One year I'll hopefully get enough time off that I can go and visit for a day or two before the festival (I work for archeologists, so I bet they wouldn't care). The park is almost directly west across the highway from the festival. I bet with Old Stone Fort and Bonnaroo, Manchester has the most sacred land of any place in the universe.
There's always music in Nashville. Check out some of the smaller venues like the Exit/In, 3rd and Lindsley, Mercy Lounge, etc.
There are a lot of great parks in middle Tennessee, too. Fall Creek Fall is probably the most popular, but I also enjoy Rock Island State Park. Just depends on what you want to do (camping, swimming, hiking, etc). www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/findapark/
a cabin would be nice, do they have cabins for two people? the website has 3 bedroom cabins listed, didn't see anything smaller listed though
I'm pretty sure they only have the large cabins. I've stayed in the cabins there twice though and they are SUPER duper nice! They were built in the last few years and it reminds me of a chalet you'd stay in if you're in the mountains (sans the hot tub). I'd recommend them if you have a group but probably not for two people, that might be a little expensive.
I've also tent camped at Rock Island, and the campsites are decent sized, and the bathrooms weren't entirely gross.
Fall Creek Falls is also nice, and I believe they have smaller cabins, but that park is more popular and, therefore, may be booked full already.
We went to Ruby Falls at Lookout Mountain (Chattanooga) after 'roo '05. It is a 145-foot waterfall located more than 1,120 feet beneath the mountain’s surface.
Oh man. I just made a reservation there right now simply because of this picture. Troo, you are simply the man (unless your a girl). Comin from Los Angeles with a crew seven deep. Two nights there now. Campsite 20. Oh my god i am pumped.
Oh man. I just made a reservation there right now simply because of this picture. Troo, you are simply the man (unless your a girl). Comin from Los Angeles with a crew seven deep. Two nights there now. Campsite 20. Oh my god i am pumped.
I am definitely a man and I'm glad to help. As stated above, the swimming area is one of the prettiest I've seen. I think you'll enjoy your stay and it's a good place to rest up for Roo.
the swimming area close to the lake is alright, but the swimming hole (where the rope swing used to be) is where its at, except at the end of summer when it becomes stagnant and nasty.
And rock island is just a small percentage of the awesomeness that is this area, i feel so privileged to have been able to enjoy all these spots.
also be aware that they do run water in this area at times, so if you hear a real loud siren then you better get the f out!
here is a pic i found on flickr of the before and after
and this is a picture of one group of falls that we usually jump off of, specifically the one farthest to the right
and here is another place that is privately owed called cummins falls, and they dont mind visitors
My husband and I left a couples days before last year and stayed in Lookout Mountain. We spent one afternoon in Rock City. They had a super Walmart nearby and it seemed like a peaceful town. Everyone who actually lived there was super nice. It was a great atmosphere!
If anyone's coming down 65 to connect to 24 there is a lot of things in Kentucky as well. Slugger museum in Louisville, TONS of caves, Abraham Lincoln's birthplace, and such. Someone mentioned Jack Daniels- also on 24 is George Dickel. If coming down 75 and not going to the Phish show, there would be camping/cabins in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge areas.
**edit** also on 65 is Bowling Green! The only place where Corvettes are manufactured and the National Corvette Museum is right off the interstate (as are most of these).
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I called and got a campsite at Rock Island St Park today for the 10th! This place looks gorgeous! Locals-what are the chances that we are going to get directed to the Bushey Branch entrance when coming into Manchester?...we really want to enter via I 24. What would be the best way to insure we get I 24? I really don't want to go all the way back to Nashville to do it though.
If anyone's coming down 65 to connect to 24 there is a lot of things in Kentucky as well. Slugger museum in Louisville, TONS of caves, Abraham Lincoln's birthplace, and such. Someone mentioned Jack Daniels- also on 24 is George Dickel. If coming down 75 and not going to the Phish show, there would be camping/cabins in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge areas.
**edit** also on 65 is Bowling Green! The only place where Corvettes are manufactured and the National Corvette Museum is right off the interstate (as are most of these).
We did the corvette plant tour in 2007...was really cool
This thread is exactly what i was looking for. Staying at Rock Island for 3 nights before bonnaroo. They have fireplaces there, right?
In the big cabins, yes. They are gas though so I'm not sure if they'll be on during the summer. There's also a firepit out back of the cabins if you're up for some weinie roasting.
Post by BrokenLight on Jun 4, 2009 15:19:53 GMT -5
is it cool to hang out in the walmart parking lot early? like if i arrive wednesday afternoon, could i just hang out and maybe sleep in my car in the parking lot wednesday night?
In the big cabins, yes. They are gas though so I'm not sure if they'll be on during the summer. There's also a firepit out back of the cabins if you're up for some weinie roasting.