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Hidden Gems of Nashville

Mar. 22, 2018—Nashville is a city that is ever growing! I first moved to Nashville in 2010 as a first year student at Vanderbilt and in the last 8 years, the city has transformed into one of the top hot spots to visit. As a college student, this is really exciting as there is always something new...

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Hometown Favorites

Dec. 29, 2016—Everyone knows our beloved city of Nashville as Music City, but what I love about Nashville is the food. As a Californian I grew up eating the best fresh fruits and veggies from the Redwood City farmer’s market, the best fish ‘n chips from Cook’s Seafood in Palo Alto, and the incomparable kung pao chicken...

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Summer in the City

Jun. 30, 2014—Summer in Nashville is hot. In fact, the only thing hotter than summer in Nashville right now is . . . Nashville itself. Jay takes a loot at some of the summer happenings that are keeping Music City hot.

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Know Your City: Germantown

Jan. 18, 2013—The next installment in our Know Your City series focuses on Historic Germantown, home to some of the best food in Nashville.

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Know Your City: 12South

Jan. 11, 2012—The next in our installment on Nashville neighborhoods within close proximity to Vanderbilt.

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Know Your City: Historic East Nashville

Nov. 30, 2011—The first in a series of posts on great Nashville neighborhoods that are easily accessible to Vanderbilt students.

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Life in Nashville

Nov. 26, 2009—I love being in my hometown for Thanksgiving. My parents are the strongest people I know, my sister makes me laugh till my sides hurt, and my high school friends tell amazing stories from their adventures all over the world. I come home for my family. At the conclusion of the holiday, though, I couldn’t...

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