AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Nashville Tennessee. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:01:58 -0600 Richard Vine, senior editor at Art in America, will give an illustrated lecture on the life and work of John Kingerlee, whose paintings and collages... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/parthenon-symposium-john-kingerlee-by-art-alone-236041 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/parthenon-symposium-john-kingerlee-by-art-alone-236041 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Art Openings & Talks, Book Signing, and Holiday Receptions at Galleries Citywide. Nashville, TN---The Nashville Association of Art Dealers... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/art-after-hours-celebrates-the-holidays-in-december-235422 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/art-after-hours-celebrates-the-holidays-in-december-235422 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 According to a national PetSmart survey, nearly half of all pet parents plan to include their pets in their family holiday photos. PetSmart offers... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/free-nashville-petsmart-santa-claws-in-store-event-234998 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/free-nashville-petsmart-santa-claws-in-store-event-234998 Shops and Stores Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Metro departments to compete, other organizations encouraged to do the same Nashville, TN -- Mayor Karl Dean has launched a Metro Government-wide... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/mayor-launches-metro-wide-food-drive-for-second-harvest-232787 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/mayor-launches-metro-wide-food-drive-for-second-harvest-232787 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Cumberland Gallery heralds in the gift giving season with its signature Small Packages show of works by gallery, as well as invited, artists.  A... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/small-packages-15-232118 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/small-packages-15-232118 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Nashville, TN - Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney released the following statement on the election of Republican Bob McDonnell to... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/devaney-statement-on-election-results-in-virginia-and-new-jersey-231334 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/devaney-statement-on-election-results-in-virginia-and-new-jersey-231334 Government and Politics Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Leading Musicians Donate Talents to 'Forgotten but Not Gone,' New CD Benefiting Gulf Coast Residents Still Displaced by Hurricane Katrina. All... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/new-cd-benefits-gulf-coast-residents-still-displaced-by-hurricane-katrina-231385 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/new-cd-benefits-gulf-coast-residents-still-displaced-by-hurricane-katrina-231385 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Nashville, TN - Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney issued the following statement after Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN) announced he will vote... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/devaney-gop-victories-have-bart-gordon-running-scared-flip-flopping-on-health-care-231482 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/devaney-gop-victories-have-bart-gordon-running-scared-flip-flopping-on-health-care-231482 Government and Politics Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 In 1927 and ’29, Nashville received an anonymous gift of 63 paintings by American artists; the name of the donor, James Cowan, was revealed upon... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/parthenon-symposium-james-cowan-gentleman-collector-230444 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/parthenon-symposium-james-cowan-gentleman-collector-230444 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 In collaboration with John Holleman & Company, the Parthenon will present Sophocles’ Oedipus the King at the feet of Athena in the... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/sophocles-oedipus-at-the-parthenon-230475 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/sophocles-oedipus-at-the-parthenon-230475 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Thousands Of Free Stock Photos Added In First 24 Hours Of Enhancement Nashville, TN - Serban Enache, CEO of Dreamstime, one of the world’s leading... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/dreamstime-ups-collection-of-free-images-229928 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/dreamstime-ups-collection-of-free-images-229928 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Nashville, TN - Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney issued a statement today after House Speaker Nancy... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/devaney-will-tn-dems-fall-in-line-behind-pelosi-and-vote-for-a-government-takeover-of-health-care-229952 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/devaney-will-tn-dems-fall-in-line-behind-pelosi-and-vote-for-a-government-takeover-of-health-care-229952 Government and Politics Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Nashville, TN - Virtuoso ensemble Quattrocelli, will perform “Cinemacelli,” a radiant program featuring original arrangements of the most... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/quattrocelli-will-perform-in-dyersburg-228874 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/quattrocelli-will-perform-in-dyersburg-228874 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 What: Nashville Public Library presents the Digital Bookmobile! This fully equipped nationally touring tractor trailer, operated by content provider... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/digital-bookmobile-229077 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/digital-bookmobile-229077 Schools and Libraries Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Tennessee (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/antioch/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-davidson-county-226736 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/antioch/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-davidson-county-226736 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 NASHVILLE, TN - Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney issued the following statement after newly-elected State Representative Pat Marsh... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/devaney-statement-on-the-swearing-in-of-state-rep-pat-marsh-225763 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/devaney-statement-on-the-swearing-in-of-state-rep-pat-marsh-225763 Government and Politics Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The annual Home Tour in East Nashville’s Edgefield Neighborhood will showcase the architecture and charm of some of the neighborhood’s older... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/haunted-historic-edgefield-home-tour-225305 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/haunted-historic-edgefield-home-tour-225305 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 What lies beneath? Many of renowned artist John Kingerlee’s paintings are built of layers and layers of paint applied with a palette knife or... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/what-lies-beneath-paintings-by-john-kingerlee-at-the-parthenon-225363 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/what-lies-beneath-paintings-by-john-kingerlee-at-the-parthenon-225363 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Small Treasures, Artistic Discussions, and Art Openings at Galleries Citywide Nashville, TN -- The Nashville Association of Art Dealers (NAAD), a... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/art-after-hours-falls-into-november-with-artistic-opportunities-224788 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/art-after-hours-falls-into-november-with-artistic-opportunities-224788 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 This exhibit chronicles the creation of “The Plan of Nashville,” a community-based, 50-year vision of how the urban core of the city should look... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/the-plan-of-nashville-celebrating-five-years-224712 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/the-plan-of-nashville-celebrating-five-years-224712 Schools and Libraries Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Encouraging partnership between artists and the public, Art Makes Place is a year-long project featuring 7 artists who made 7 temporary community and... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/art-makes-place-224713 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/art-makes-place-224713 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Etruscan language is like no other language of ancient Italy.  It bears no resemblance to Latin or to other Indo-European languages spoken... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/parthenon-symposium-deciphering-etruscan-223359 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/parthenon-symposium-deciphering-etruscan-223359 Sports and Recreation Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Nashville, TN - Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney issued the following statement after Republican Pat Marsh was elected to serve in... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/devaney-statement-on-the-election-of-pat-marsh-to-represent-district-62-in-the-state-house-223095 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/devaney-statement-on-the-election-of-pat-marsh-to-represent-district-62-in-the-state-house-223095 Government and Politics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Democrat Three-Ring Circus Never Wanted Ty Cobb to Debate Anyway Nashville, TN - Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney issued a... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/devaney-let-the-democrats-dog-and-pony-show-debate-begin-222497 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/devaney-let-the-democrats-dog-and-pony-show-debate-begin-222497 Government and Politics Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500