What can I say they really put on a show and drive a huge crowd. I've never seen so many people and…read moreprivate events due to the Grand Prix. Great job bringing a huge crowd to Nashville.

We drove with friends to Nashville, Tennesse to be apart of the Inaugural Big Machine Music City…read moreGrand Prix in August, 2021 on the 2.17 mile long road course on the streets of Nashville. Downtown Nashville was packed with fans exploring the city, all types of live music playing from clubs, food trucks, restaurants and hotels bursting at the seams and fans excited with anticipation for the first road course race in downtown. They expected approximately 100k race fans and it appeared the numbers didn't disappoint. We considered staying in a downtown hotel but looked into an Airbnb. We stayed in a comfortable, gated, 2 Bdrm, Kit, LR, BA, Airbnb with free parking and just a few minutes from downtown. Financially splitting the weekend rental was still cheaper than most of the downtown hotels. We parked in a large parking garage just a block from the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge (crossing the Cumberland River) while we were sightseeing and during race activities. Super convenient since we had to cross the Pedestrian Bridge anyway to get to and from our gate entrance. This course was obviously designed to challenge the drivers and keep fans excited. This temporary track takes racers by Nissan Stadium (home of the NFL Tennessee Titans) and over the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (553 yds of bridge) into downtown Nashville. Seating and viewing throughout the course provide a different perspective from the various turns as with all races. Our seats were good and directly in front of one of the Jumbo video boards as I requested when researching potential seats. Unfortunately, there were a row of existing trees directly in front of the video board. This left us with very little opportunity to see the cars except for a brief 10-20 second timeframe. Next time, we'll find higher seats and with a fully viewable video-board. The number of and type of vendors was impressive close to our seats as well as access to the restrooms within the Nissan Stadium stands where it was air-conditioned. Being the first year for the Music City Grand Prix was quite impressive for as many things they accomplished well. Crowds moved through metal detectors and security quickly and smoothly, number of staff addressing fan questions was plentiful, medical personnel was highly visible and on-site on this scorcher of a day, food and drink vendors addressed the lines promptly and FREE, fresh, cold water areas were easy to locate. All-in-all, we had a good time with the exception of the jumbo video board and it being so incredibly hot. They had a large viewing area in the shade close to our seats. We just moved down under the shade trees and watched the remainder of the race. We'd happily attend the Big Music Grand Prix again, but with the aforementioned rookie mistakes corrected. Even another trip to explore downtown more is being discussed.

The perfect bachelorette party experience! The team was so well prepared and kept us engaged the…read moreentire time. They also made it very low pressure and low stakes. Everything from the communication beforehand to the setup/cleanup of the event was perfect. We had so much fun!

The Artful Bachelorette is a tasteful Bachelorette! I went with a group of strangers for an event…read moreand found it delightfully creative and harmless if you are new to art world. The vibe is somewhat playful yet you get to experience what some would call a fine art class. There is a fun and professional break down of what it takes to create a nice portrait, yet they keep you in a child like state of learning as you go through fun and entertaining exercises that teach you to let go of the inner critic and embrace your inner artist. I had fun drawing with my non dominant hand, sketching without looking at what I was doing, and other fun and hilarious experiments like musical chairs where everyone gets to help finish everyone else's drawing. It went from being a little shy and awkward at first to everyone letting go and having fun. The giggling while sketching is not so much about the subject matter as it is about how you are training yourself to draw without expectation and enjoying the experience. I've never really drawn to dance music before, but it kept a high class party vibe going. I'm not goi g to complain about the very attractive and shirtless models that were there to assist me if I needed a sharpened pencil. I found myself bonding with strangers who became friends and class mates and I would say that this experience helped me to relax and to laugh and to get into my creative mind when I needed it most. I walked in super stressed out from the week, and left feeling excited about trying to draw more at home. I think this would be fun for anyone to try and they can come to your home! I would say it would be great at a birthday party or an office party or some kind of social gathering where you needed to break the ice and step out of your comfy zone. No experience required just an open mind and a positive attitude! The human form is beautiful and if you have any hang ups or shame issues I would say this is a great way to overcome them. By the end of the class the naked body became the subject matter and I had completely forgotten about the fact that they were naked. It made me think about how much I accept my own body and it was a very healthy activity to try. I would recommend this for anyone!

Words cannot express how fabulous this company made my wedding day. I have high standards…read more(really..I mean, it was my wedding!) and these guys truly impressed me. I could have afforded a band, but I'm actually so glad I didn't go with that option. I literally had NO stress on my wedding day. Is that even possible? These guys planned out the entire reception and took care of EVERYTHING. They made sure all my other vendors were on top of things and also got my very conservative family on the dance floor! Everyone had a blast and I could not be more thankful. If you're planning a wedding and debating between a band and a dj, trust a very satisfied bride and use Spangler!

Spangler Entertainment did our daughter's NYE wedding, and wow is about all I can say. Our…read moreson-in-law's large family has very high standards when it comes to wedding fun, and Spangler made sure that those standards were not just met - those standards were exceeded. From the ceremony music to cocktail hour music to the photo booth to the lighting to the nonstop party atmosphere created by the reception music, Spangler filled the venue with energy and excitement. Once the dance floor opened, the tables were empty because everyone wanted to be in on the action. Several guests even commented that they had been hesitant when they saw a 630 ceremony and a reception that lasted till well after midnight because they thought it would just be a long time, and when it was over, those same people commented that they wished the party lasted even longer because the night flew by. We wanted a party, and Spangler created an atmosphere that we only dreamed of having. Job well done!!!

This has been such a great place for our kids to be in real plays and productions! Many great…read morefamilies are involved.... and all the work the kids and the directors put into the production each time is incredible. Our daughters just love to be up on the stage with friends too.

Erica is amazing!!! It was my first class and she was patient and very informative. The class was…read moreso much fun and I can't wait for my second class. I can't remember her assistants name but she was also very helpful. GREAT CLASS!!!!!

Top notch fan and family friendly facility but with an old school feel…read more If you are a motor racing fan, check it out this summer! Small complaint- opening night 2024 website said parking was $5. We were charged $10 (cash only). It won't break us but I hope they get their online fan information updated.

Drive-thru Jurassic Quest!…read more We came here after original Jurassic Quest, which was supposed to be at the convention center, was postponed due to COVID. It went from being about $30 a person to $50 a car. This was really awesome and my two-year old son loved it! The tour was fully equipped with life sized dinos, an audio tour paired with each stop and it all ended with a giant prehistoric shark, the megalodon! The tour took about an hour to fully complete and there was swag booth at the end filled with all sorts of toys and JQ merchandise. There was option to go at night or during the day and we opted for the day tour. With the hopes of avoiding any night terrors... we succeeded! This has come and gone through Nashville, but when it returns, I highly recommend it for those dino loving kids!

Rob Higginbotham plays classical guitar, he has been featured on NPR and has played with the…read moreNashville Symphony. We hired Rob to play our wedding, along with a violinist. The music was so beautiful, it moved several people to tears! His website has a sampling of songs to choose from, and for the reception after the ceremony, I asked him to play celtic sounding music. It was incredible! Rob is extremely talented, professional and friendly. We truly loved the music he provided for our special day. I would absolutely recommend him for weddings or other special events! It was the icing on the cake to a perfect day!

We were very pleased with Rob and his partner for our wedding. We hired them to play Celtic guitar…read moreand violin for our ceremony and reception and requested they learn a few songs. Rob was very accommodating and easy to work with. Several guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music, and the photographer was impressed as well. I highly recommend giving him your business.

This festival was the reason why my sister and I came to Nashville. My sister has recently grown…read morefond of bourbon and after hearing about this festival, it was a must! It also happened to fall on our birthday weekend so why not make a trip out of it!? We paid for the VIP tickets which lets you into the festival two hours before the general public. It was definitely worth it because we were able to taste a lot of their high-end bourbons before they ran out. We mainly had bourbons and rye whiskeys (which I prefer) and only tried a couple beers. I was disappointed with the number of BBQ joints. I believe there was only a handful of them and the lines were super long. We had a good time meeting a lot of locals who showed us that Southern hospitality. I'd love to come back to the festival in Nashville or another city it is touring.

This past Saturday we headed downtown to the Municipal Auditorium for the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ…read morefestival. This festival tours around the nation, making stops in places like Manhattan, Richmond and Tampa besides Nashville. For a bourbon festival I was shocked to not see a stop in Kentucky on the list - those people know their bourbon! Anyway, we spent the day eating, drinking, talking to friends and having an all-around good time. I was pretty surprised by the BBQ portion of the festival. First of all, the BBQ was not included in the door price. With BBQ in the title, I was expecting the opportunity to sample different types of pulled pork from multiple vendors. Nope. Food was extra $$ and there were only three BBQ vendors (Low and Slow, Jim 'N Nicks, and Whitts). In a city that has a growing BBQ culture, they needed more BBQ vendors and more local (non-chain) shops. I was hoping for Edley's or Peg Leg Porker. We tasted a whole bunch of good stuff but my favorites were: 1. Cabin Fever Maple Whiskey 2. High West Rendezvous Rye 3. Leinenkugel Snowdrift Vanilla Porter 4. The spare ribs I purchased from the Jim N Nicks tent. There was a notable absence of local products. Favorites like Yazoo, Jackalope, Calfkiller, Black Abbey and Corsair were missing completely. Perhaps because this a touring festival and not a local one, they focused more on the national brands. I totally understand that, but I think next year they should have a tasting station dedicated to Tennessee beers and spirits. I recommend going with a bunch of friends and drinking yourself silly. Don't forget to bring some cash to spring for the BBQ!