Insiders' Guide to Nashville, 4th

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Summary: Inaccurate. A waste of money.
Review: My overall impression is that this guide is poorly researched, inaccurate and, worst of all, may be disguised advertising.

For example, the authors devote a page-and-a-half to describing the Gaylord Opyrlyand Resort & Convention Center. The description is not only fawning, but inaccurate: they say (twice)the facility has a "1,500-foot-high roof," which is totally untrue. Clearly the authors have never visited the property.

Other properties get two or three paragraph descriptions, all of which sound as if they were lifted from press releases or property brochures.

Overall, there doesn't seem to be any evidence that the authors are actually familiar with any of the places they describe or recommend. Certainly the book doesn't discriminate between worthwhile attractions and the souvenir shops that pretend to be "museums."

There is also a notable absence of maps --- unusual for a tourist guide, I'd say.

This work has soured me on everything in the "Insider's Guide" series. It is a waste of money. Frommer's offers far more and far more accurate information for less money

Jerry

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Summary: New things to do
Review: Having experienced the obvious many times, this book helped me to find new, fun things to do on my frequent weekend trips to Nashville. I love all the background info, too.

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Summary: This book rocks!
Review: I got a truly "inside" perspective with Q&A's from some Nashville natives including singers and songwriters --- where they like to eat, where they like to spend free time, etc. The guide gives quite a view of all that Nashville has to offer including annual festivals and events (for example, I live here and I never even heard about 'mule day'! ) and all kinds of recreational activities. not to mention the sections on real estate and education --- essential for anyone moving into the area. all of this in incredible detail. i say "y'all go out and buy yourself a copy".

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Summary: This book rocks!
Review: I got a truly "inside" perspective with Q&A's from some Nashville natives including singers and songwriters --- where they like to eat, where they like to spend free time, etc. The guide gives quite a view of all that Nashville has to offer including annual festivals and events (for example, I live here and I never even heard about 'mule day'! ) and all kinds of recreational activities. not to mention the sections on real estate and education --- essential for anyone moving into the area. all of this in incredible detail. i say "y'all go out and buy yourself a copy".

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Summary: INSIDERS GUIDE TO NASHVILLE, 1999
Review: I HAVE THE NEW INSIDERS GUIDE AND I HAVE ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH. I WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE NEW TO THE AREA AND THIS BOOK IS A GREAT SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO KNOW RESTAURANTS, SITES,TRIPS,SHOPPING, ETC.

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Summary: A disappointment
Review: Not much here if you are actually looking for an insider's guide. Not many hints. Lots of facts. Lacking in the map department. No mention of weather patterns.

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Summary: Great Book
Review: This book, with great velocity, pulls the readers through the "must know" aspects of one of the most exciting cities in the US. Very well written and highly recommended.

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Summary: Great Book
Review: This book, with great velocity, pulls the readers through the "must know" aspects of one of the most exciting cities in the US. Very well written and highly recommended.

Rating:
Summary: Great Book
Review: This book, with great velocity, pulls the readers through the "must know" aspects of one of the most exciting cities in the US. Very well written and highly recommended.