Food is an important part of Southern culture. Many areas of the South are famous for a few dishes. Nashville, Tennessee is no exception. In fact, iconic Nashville dishes are one way to get to know this eclectic and vibrant city. Learn about seven foods or meals that are staples here.
The Meat and Three
The meat and three is a dish that speaks for itself. It consists of a type of meat and three side dishes. It’s often served with cornbread and sweet tea. Arnold’s Country Kitchen serves an excellent rendition of this dish in its 30 years of experience as part of the city. They also serve a host of other Southern favorites on their menu.
Fried Pickles
Fried foods are common in the south. But fried pickles are a classic. You’ll find different kinds in Nashville like fried pickles with a hint of garlic, fried dill pickles, and fried hamburger pickles. Try the fried pickle chips from Sportman’s Grill if you’re in the mood to try some.
Brunch and Biscuits
You haven’t lived until you’ve had brunch in Nashville. There are numerous options with strong Southern influences. Marché Artisan Foods has a particularly good one, however. Their menu changes frequently but their food stays fresh and interesting. The cafe is European-style and you’ll find dishes like toast with pear and Camembert cheese.
The competition for a good biscuit is fierce and it’s often served at brunch. Another top pick for its biscuits is the Loveless Cafe. Featured on Throwdown with Bobby Flay, they are absolutely worth the long wait to get in and eat them.
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries are found mostly in Tennessee and not as much in the rest of the south. They’re on a lot of menus in Nashville and the rest of the state because sweet potato fries are often preferred over the regular version. While they are sweeter than normal fries, sweet potato fries pair well with a hearty burger. The best sweet potato fry and burger combination is at The Pharmacy in East Nashville.
Barbeque
Barbecue is big in the United States. Tennessee has its own unique take on this delicious dish though. If you’re in the mood for barbecue, you have to try the ribs at Jack’s Bar-B-Que. Owned by the Jack Cawthon, the ribs serve as the top of the heap in terms of barbecue from the King of Barbeque himself. They’re fall-off-the-bone tender and made with a St. Louis Style rub. Jack’s Bar-B-Que is in downtown Nashville.
Catfish
Catfish is another popular food in the south and also in Nashville. Just like with the fried pickles, this fish tastes good fried. It comes served with different sides like hush puppies and fries or with shrimp. Uncle Bud’s Catfish serves theirs fast in a family-friendly atmosphere along with menu items like frog legs.
Nashville’s food scene is full of restaurants offering their own takes on these iconic and delicious dishes. Stop by one of them the next time you’re in Nashville. Each of them is worth the trip and the wait in many cases.
Having a reliable vehicle for your business is essential. It’s important for getting you places on time. Commercial vehicles also handle the rigors of what you need to bring with you to make your business a success. Here are four Ford vehicles designed to handle your business needs.
2018 Transit Connect
If you have a small business or a larger service-based business requiring employees to meet with customers in the field, the 2018 Transit Connect is a vehicle to look at. It’s a compact van that’s not unlike a minivan and can serve as a commercial or even consumer van.
One of the advantages of the Transit Connect is that it has a car-like drive so it’s a much more appealing vehicle for first-time commercial drivers. It offers a 169-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with a 6-speed transmission that keeps up in traffic. Overall, it is a practical pick for many business types that haul goods and seats up to five passengers.
2018 Transit CC-CA
The Ford Transit CC-CA is the larger full-sized van designed to meet both the transportation and technology needs of business in a vehicle. It features GPS monitoring via Ford Telematics to help businesses keep track of their fleet vehicles. This particular vehicle model has multiple configurations in terms of length and engines.
Use it solely for hauling cargo or seat up to 15 passengers. Engine options include a 310-hp twin-turbo V-6, 185-hp turbo-diesel inline-five with 350 lb-ft of torque, and a 275-hp V-6. All of these come with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed transmission.
2018 Super Duty
A van is not always the most practical solution for a business, especially in industries like construction where the job often involves hauling heavy materials and visiting job sites. The 2018 Super Duty is capable of handling these challenges and more. For this vehicle, drivers can opt for the Power Stroke engine. This engine produces 925 lb-ft of torque and hauls an impressive 32,000 pounds making it ideal for the toughest of jobs. Technology helps too, with features like towing assist and emergency braking. The trim levels have all the features necessary for business and for comfort.
2018 F650 and 750
The larger F650 and 750 serve as the lifeblood for many companies around the country. These latest model trucks are easier to drive, and thanks to improved stability and traction control, sticking to the road is also much improved. Like the other Ford models, the F650 and 750 come with a variety of engine options including a 6.7-liter power stroke engine and a 6.8L gasoline V-10. This medium-sized truck is capable of hauling trailers as well as equipment, making it suitable for many different industries.
Businesses demand more from their vehicles and they must rise to the challenge each and every time. Ford understands this and provides vehicles like the ones listed here to fit any industry and a number of different needs. Check out our inventory and visit our showroom to see some of these vehicles in person.
Ford announced that it is dropping passenger cars from its lineup in 2018. The vehicle market in the United States is moving away from sedans as consumers opt for crossovers. Ford is responding by meeting the growing demand for SUVs, crossovers, and pickups. It will keep only two cars, the iconic Mustang and the upcoming Focus Active. Here’s what’s being cut from the Ford lineup in North America. If you’re considering buying one of these cars, hurry down to your nearest Ford dealer before they’re gone.
Taurus
The Taurus is Ford’s full-size sedan, first introduced in 1986 as a midsize sedan. It quickly became a successful car for Ford, selling over 2 million units by the end of its first generation. The Taurus went out of production for a few years and then brought back as a full-size sedan. Today the Taurus is a stately sedan. It has a spacious cabin with ample leg- and headroom and one of the largest trunks in its class. The 2018 Taurus has four trims priced from $27,690 for the base SE to $42,865 for top end SHO.
Fusion
The midsize Fusion sedan came on the market in 2006, just before the 2008 recession. The Fusion was well-received and exactly what the motor company needed to see it through the economic slump. It also became popular on the NASCAR track. If the Taurus is too bulky, you may find the midsize Fusion a better fit. Your trim choices are extensive with six trims and various engines, including gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid options. The 2018 model carries over from 2017 unchanged. The price difference is nominal; a base 2017 Fusion S cost $22,120 compared to $22,215 for a 2018 model.
C-Max Hybrid
If you’re looking for a hybrid, grab the C-Max before it disappears from the market. The C-Max is a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) and best described as a tall hatchback. It’s a bigger version of the Focus with spacious seating and a slightly larger cargo area. Its interior styling is also very appealing with good quality materials giving it a more expensive look and feel compared to similar vehicles in its class. The 2018 C-Max offers two trims: the Hybrid SE and Hybrid Titanium. If you’re keen on a plug-in hybrid, get the 2017 Energi model discontinued in 2018.
Fiesta
The smallest car in Ford’s lineup is the Fiesta, available as a sedan or hatchback. The Fiesta debuted in 1976 and has enjoyed robust sales through seven generations. The Fiesta remains a top seller internationally but sales are weak in the United States. However, for students and young people, it is an affordable vehicle priced between $14,205 and $15,735. Parents will like the MyKey feature that allows you to preprogram your teen’s vehicle. You can restrict the top speed, set seat belt reminders, set a low fuel warning, and keep the audio volume low.
Ford’s decision to cut passenger cars wasn’t an easy one. However, to continue producing sedans and small cars no longer makes financial sense, and Ford hopes to cut costs by as much as $25.5 billion by 2022. The C-Max is the first to go — production will end mid-2018. The phasing out of the other three cars will happen in 2019.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as the saying goes. It’s also one of the best meals when you go to the right place. Here are four great breakfast spots in Nashville.
Biscuit Love
Biscuit Love is a popular breakfast spot with two locations in Nashville and a third in Franklin, Tennessee that specializes in breakfast, lunch, and brunch. The restaurant evolved from an airstream food truck serving Southern breakfast favorites starring the biscuit. Favorite dishes include the fried bonuts served with lemon mascarpone cream. The egg plate with eggs and bacon and the biscuits and gravy are also fan-favorites. If you plan on visiting, make sure to account for the wait time.
A good rule of thumb is to go 30-45 minutes before you expect to sit down and eat. Despite the long wait, the food is worth it.
Ford offers a range of SUVs in several sizes and styles. None of them have the gas mileage of a subcompact sedan or hatchback, but in exchange they have extra space for more passengers and cargo, more power for towing, more durability for unpaved roads and trails, and they have more road-trip friendly features like backseat entertainment systems. Which one is best for you depends on what type of road trip you are going on.
EcoSport: For the Small Family
The EcoSport is a subcompact crossover, which means it is bigger than the subcompact Ford Fiesta hatchback, but smaller than any of Ford’s other crossovers. Still, it offers 20.9 cubic feet for cargo behind the second row, and you can make full use of it thanks to a clever cargo management system. You also get the SYNC 3 infotainment system on every trim. The EcoSport is the best Ford SUV for road trips with small families or when you want to go on a trip with just a couple of friends.
Ford produces vehicles fit for every type of driver, and that includes drivers who like to have the best engines and high-performance parts under the hood. However, even drivers looking for performance have different needs and wants. Ford offers performance trims and options throughout its vehicle lineup to meet the various needs of these drivers.
Fiesta ST
The Fiesta ST is the performance trim of Ford’s subcompact car. Compacts and subcompacts are popular among racers, thanks to their low starting cost and nimble handling. Another advantage is that the replacement parts and mods are relatively inexpensive. The Fiesta ST gives racers a head start on their fully modded car by including things like sport front seats with bold colors and ST branding, a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that delivers 197 horsepower, sport-tuned suspension, and advanced Electronic Stability Control with Torque Vectoring Control.
When you think of Nashville, you probably think of the Grand Ole Opry, The Country Music Hall of Fame, or even the Ryman Auditorium. But what about those off-the-beaten-path places in and around Music City? Here are a few of our favorites.
The Hermitage Hotel
Opened in 1910, the Hermitage Hotel has played host to many illustrious guests, from Hollywood stars (Gene Autry once walked his horse through the grand lobby!) to presidents, to Prohibition-era gangsters like Al Capone. Known for its deluxe accommodations and excellent service, the Hermitage has many not-to-be-missed features, such as the grand staircase and the painted glass ceiling. If you get a chance, also take a peek at the men’s restroom, which has been voted Best Bathroom in America. There you’ll find decadence unheard of in present day, complete with a shoeshine station and art-deco emerald and black fixtures.
There are plenty of things to do in Nashville, including a variety of food tours. Here are some of our favorite walking and riding food tours in the Nashville area.
Local Tastes of Nashville
There are two tours to choose from with Local Tastes of Nashville. One takes you through the historic downtown Germantown district. Here you’ll see sights like the Nashville Farmers’ Market, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and its carillon, and more. The restaurants you sample will vary depending on the day and time of your tour, but you can expect your taste buds to be tantalized by the likes of Nashville barbecue, Mexican favorites with a Southern twist, and sweets and treats galore.
The other starts at Union Station Hotel and winds through the Gulch district. You’ll taste food from five different restaurants and specialty shops along the way, enjoying from-scratch buttermilk biscuit concoctions, seafood, and unique appetizers and shareables.
Day tours are $49 per person. This price includes all food tastings, which is enough food for lunch. Tickets should be purchased in advance.
The 2018 Ford F-150 King Ranch has many new features that Ford lovers will enjoy. From having more power than previous years to always being connected while you’re driving, here are just a few reasons to check out this new truck.
Premium Audio System
The F-150 is the first Ford vehicle to have a premium B&O PLAY audio system with an AM/FM stereo, 10 speakers, and an MP3 and CD player. There are specifically placed tailored tuning, speaker placement, and calibration. You’ll love the way your favorite song sounds as you drive around town.
Tennessee is famous for its whiskey distilleries. Jack Daniels and many other well-known brewing companies call Tennessee home, and they offer tours of their facilities for interested visitors. You can travel to all of these distilleries separately, but planning the trip can be a bit cumbersome. That is why many of the distilleries in Tennessee banded together to create the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. It is a guided tour of the leading distilleries in the state, and you can check out it out when you are in the area. Here’s a look at why you should hit the Tennessee Whiskey Trail.
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The laws regarding distilleries were relaxed a bit in recent years, which led to an increase in the number of distilleries. Right now, Tennessee is experiencing a major boom in whiskey distilleries. To capitalize on this, the Tennessee Distillers Guild decided to create something similar to Kentucky’s bourbon tour system.
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