Hidden Tennessee: Including Nashville, Memphis and the Great Smoky Mountains

Native Southerner Marty Olmstead captures the true essence of the Bluegrass State as she unveils an exciting and friendly destination where live music is a way of life and enjoyment of nature dates back to the earliest settlers. Whether it's watching country-music stars perform at Nashville's Grand Old Opry or enjoying the citizens of Bellbuckle singing in the street, this edition will appeal to the true music-lover with its listings of 45 different live music venues including over a dozen spots each for country, blues, jazz, and rock - plus clubs with bluegrass, folk, and even Cajun. Hidden Tennessee provides walking tours of Memphis and Nashville, driving tours through the Great Smoky Mountains coverage of 50 parks and wilderness areas, and dozens of restaurant reviews including 26 barbecue joints. Olmstead's opinionated reviews and personal recommendations combine the wisdom of a worldly writer with the sensibilities of a born Southerner - leading readers to Tennessee's most interesting, authentic spots.