I haven't been to Nashville, TN since 2003. A random stranger told me yesterday that it has changed so much and for the better. Nashville is one of the cities I have thought of relocating to.
Most people think of music when they think of Nashville. I think of genealogy. I found the state archives there to be so fruitful. It spoiled me for Mississippi's archive. I found so much more information in the Tennessee archives than the Mississippi archives. I expect another Tennessee bounty now that I am more experienced in genealogy research. I'm getting excited.
Before I go, I will look up what records I will find at the archives that relates to my ancestors. I also plan to watch episodes of "Who Do You Think You Are?" again. The episodes with Lionel Ritchie made me aware that I should also go to Nashville's public library. I didn't watch all of the Tim McGraw episodes but I remember that his ancestors had a similar story to Solomon's slave owner Isaac Koonce. I will also check out Vanessa Williams just to get some helpful hints. Although that show gave me extreme genealogy envy, it also had lots of good information and tips.
The road trip begins after the Fourth. Look out Tennessee.
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I'm glad to hear this about the Tennessee Archives! It's definitely on my list of research trips for the future.
I am so excited about your trip. Their Archives is outstanding (thats my research areas as well). Be sure to examine these links before your trip, esp. the first PDF file:
http://www.tn.gov/tsla/history/bibliographies/aa3.htm
Thanks Robin for the tip.
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