11/13/08 to 11/19/08 Green Turtle Bay to Nashville & Return

After doing laundry, replenishing supplies, and eating at Patty's (famous for their thick pork chops. Pam insisted I eat one!) we moved up the Cumberland River to overnight at Clarksville, Tn. before getting to Nashville on Friday. (Pam now has the Monkees Last Train to Clarksville stuck in her head) We tied up at the Municipal dock right downtown Nashville. Vey convenient. We did city tours, saw the Parthenon, The Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium, barhopped, saw some great musicians trying to hit it big, went into the Widhorse Saloon where they were taping a segment of Gone Country. Gone Country is hosted by John Rich of Big & Rich and is a show that takes celebrities from the past and tries to make them into a country star. Our night in Clarksville was prophetic. Up on the stage right after we got there was Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees! One of Pam's favorite groups from her youth. Needless to say I had to restrain her from rushing the stage! Embarrassment spared. we also went into Coyote Ugly just to see it. We saw it and thats about all I can say about it. Nashville is a fun town with music at all hours of the day and night. One other thing of note while we were in Music City. Saturday while at the boat another boat pulled in behind us. A 63' Burger, the Lady J. After they tied up and got settled the owner explained to us that he had recently purchased the boat from Alan Jackson. We got the nickel tour. What a pretty boat.

After leaving Nashville we spent 2 nights on the hook before returning to GTB.