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Get In Some Cool Jazz under the Hot Summer Sun at the Franklin Jazz Fest!

Posted on August 27, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy some good jazz music every now and then? Maybe you're chilling at a jazz club, or you're just chilling in your apartment at South Wind Apartments, and you want the melodies to sooth away your stresses or to get your body moving! If you're a jazz buff or enjoy any of the aforementioned things, then you may benefit from attending the Franklin... [Read more...]

Music City BBQ Festival!

Posted on August 25, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Hey everyone! You never can get enough BBQ right? Well, there's yet another BBQ  festival in Tennessee and it's the Music City BBQ Festival in Nashville! This event takes place at First Ave at Riverfront Park at the foot of world famous downtown Honkytonk Lower Broadway, and is being held from August 26th to August 28th. Tickets are relatively cheap,... [Read more...]

Why Renters Insurance Is a Good Idea

Posted on August 20, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Renters insurance is definitely a beneficial investment. It helps to cover those 'what do I do now' moment, when a disaster happens, and you seem to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. If you have wisely invested in renters insurance, you don’t have much to worry about. Many people don’t take advantage of renters insurance because of a common myth:... [Read more...]

Nashville Sounds vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox!

Posted on August 17, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Hey! Are there any Nashville Sounds fans out there? If so, are you going to any of the games against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox this week? Baseball has been coined America's Favorite Pastime for as long as I can remember. There's nothing better than a perfect summer day (that hasn't been affected by the massive heatwave we've been having this summer)... [Read more...]

PBR: Jack Daniel’s Invitational

Posted on August 13, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Hey South Winds! Have you even gone to a bull riding showcase? If not, you chance is upon you as the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) host the Jack Daniel's Invitational in Nashville, Tennessee on August 14-15 at the Bridgestone Arena. Bull riding is SO dangerous, but it can still be a thrill to watch. I've always thought that the professional bull... [Read more...]

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a Meteor Shower!

Posted on August 10, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Hey everyone! Have you ever seen a meteor shower? It's a pretty amazing sight. I've been fascinated by stars in the night sky for some time now, though I never thought to study them. I just think they're lovely to look at and moonlight picnics under the stars are very relaxing and romantic. :) If you're fond of stars as well, or just would like to see... [Read more...]

Back to School Shopping During Tax Free Weekend!

Posted on August 6, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Hey South Wind! As we all know, tax free weekend starts now! August 6th - August 8th is the weekend where stores will be flooded with multitudes of people striving to stock up on savings since many things are tax free.  The question is, exactly which items are tax free? Well, for starters clothes are tax free. That includes scarves, gloves, and... [Read more...]

Heat Wave Affecting the Pros and Preps

Posted on August 3, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

It is so hot outside. I can't even think of a clever analogy to compare it to: it's that hot. And apparently, my blogging world isn't the only one affected. Football camps around the country start this week, and in the south, they are really feeling the brunt of this heat wave. There's a common mantra around football camps this summer: Drink plenty... [Read more...]