Templeton Thompson Writes Song for Barbaro Documentary

The singer-songwriter and Nashville recording artist, Templeton
Thompson, and her musician husband, Sam Gay, have written a song for
the new documentary, Sculpting The Wind; Alexa King & The Making of
the Barbaro Memorial Statue, which chronicles artist Alexa King's
creation of this now famous statue that resides at Churchill Downs.

The song, I Love to Run, captures the essence of the famous Derby
winner who famously fought to overcome catastrophic injuries only to
ultimately lose his battle with laminitis.

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What are your Nashville memories?

What is "The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb?"

"The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb" is the vessel that takes us on air and online. Bringing people closer to experiencing Nashville by showing them around while teasing and enticing their senses with the sights, sounds, the feeling and help them imagine the smells of the places we visit. This will be a full sensory exploration into Music City.

Do you want to live a full life each day?

Audio of Flavor Flav meeting fans before Bonnaroo

Everyone knew him and wanted pictures, autographs, etc... I was truly surprised at how some of the "older" folks knew who he was and wanted to meet him. This happened yesterday.

Highballs & Hydrangeas at Cheekwood - April 17

The second season of the "Nashville Experience" walking tour is here

The latest dates have been released so be sure to book your tour today. Join us for the "Nashville Experience!"

Visit the Webbspun Ideas website to learn more and see what is available.

The Details

This walking tour takes you around Nashville to show what it really is all about.

We will taste local foods, hear live music, admire beautiful architecture and see historical places. With this tour I want to show you the uniqueness of my city and show you all the things that will make you fall in love with it and understand what makes this city such a desirable place to visit and live.

Some of the culinary options include bar-b-que, sushi, pizza, a hot brown sandwich, sweet potato fries, chocolates, pralines and more.

Approx. 4 hours in length

$30.00 per person up to 5 people per tour(food, tips, and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the price.)

To make a reservation or for more information, email me at corey@webbspunideas.comCheck the calendar for availability on upcoming tours.

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Wagner on a Wednesday

Great music to stimulate the mind. Calm and tranquil on the surface and yet you feel the power that moves underneath. That is the beauty and power of Richard Wagner's music.

Enjoy this "Wagner on a Wednesday" moment.

My Nashville...

My Nashville... is hard to put into words what makes it so special. To name a few things would have to include the slower pace, southern hospitality, good food and the country music. Together it all creates a wonderful place
~Nora

My Nashville...is the Opryland Hotel during Christmas
~Sabina

My Nashville...is West End, Belmont Blvd and 12 South area. It encompasses the more eclectic side of Nashville through fine food,arts and progressive thinking.
~Amanda

2 Nashville Experience walking tours announced

September 10 & 12

Nashville Experience Walking Tour
10:00am
Price: $30.00 per person

This walking tour takes you around downtown Nashville to show what it really is all about.

We will taste local foods, hear live music, admire beautiful architecture and see historical places. With this tour I want to show you the uniqueness of my city and show you all the things that will make you fall in love with it and understand what makes this city such a desirable place to visit and live.

Some of the culinary options include bar-b-que, sushi, pizza, a hot brown sandwich, sweet potato fries, chocolates, pralines and more.

Approx. 4 hours in length

$30.00 per person up to 5 people per tour
(food, tips, and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the price.)

To make a reservation or for more information, email me at corey@webbspunideas.com

Story of a Piano Stuck in the Tunnel of a Hotel

Photo from Andy Carvin

It's tucked away downstairs, far from the eyes and ears of the hotel guests. I like changing from my work clothes to my street clothes in the locker room around the corner and hearing the sound of a fellow worker playing that old abandoned piano. Sometimes I finish dressing and exit in time to see who is bringing life back to forgotten beauty and sometimes the player has left before I open the door.

It's nice to recognize people's talents and passions. More importantly, it's nice to assume that there is more to a person than the job that they do. He might sweep the floors or bus your table, deliver your room service or, like me, drive you in from the airport or carry your bags to your room. All honorable jobs, but never the whole picture. I hope I always remember this as I go through life: being served at restaurants, paying parking garage attendants, waiting in line at various retail counters. These people are always more than their name tags might otherwise indicate.

Last night, the piano played a familiar piece of music as I tied the laces to my shoes. Who it was, I don't know. Maybe a waitress, always hurrying with your drinks, but hearing Debussy's calming music in her heart. Or maybe the head housekeeper, keeping your lobby clean while on the clock but also keeping the memory of how to play "Claire de Lune" fresh and clean in his head when off the clock. Whoever it was last night, what was played made for a wonderful coda to the end of a long, hard night of work. Thank you. Your talent is beautiful.

This comes from ChezBez. Visit to read some good stories and he takes some really cool pictures too.

At the Bluebird Cafe this week

Thursday, October 11, 2007 6:00
In The Round with Curtis Smith, Tony Arata, JP Williams and Jeff Dayton, no cover; 9:00 In The Round Benefit for Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital with Moraine Music Group: Billy Montana, Brent Mayer, Tia Sillers and Mark Selby, $15.00

Friday, October 12, 2007 6:30
In The Round with Scott Stepakoff, Chris Cavanaugh, Misty Loggins and Blake Chaffin, no cover; 9:30 In The Round Literary Night with Marshall Chapman, Roy Blount Jr., Will Campbell, and Tim Krekel, $20.00.

Saturday, October 13, 2007 6:30
In The Round with Kenya Walker, Denise Benson, Steve George and Stan Webb, no cover; 9:30 In The Round Benefit for Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital with Dave Berg, Chris Tompkins, Shelly Colvin and friend, $15.00

Sunday, October 14, 2007 6:30
Sunday Spotlight Micki Fuhrman, no cover; 8:00 Writers Night with special guest Gerald Smith, no cover.

IPod Pillow for the Traveler

Our soft, plush iPod pillow doubles as a WORKING radio. Use its built-in FM scan radio with audio speaker, or connect it to your iPod or CD player, computer, or other audio device and enjoy great sound.Our iPod pillow has real working buttons. Press POWER to turn on the radio, press SCAN to change the radio station, press RADIO/MP3 to change between the radio or portable music source plugged into the jack cord, and press RESET to restore the factory settings. The volume can be adjusted by pressing the red up and down triangles on either side of VOLUME.

Shaped like an iPod, this soft pillow is white with a shiny blue screen and grey click wheel and the back is silver. Uses 2 AA batteries (not included). Our unique iPod pillow is 16" high by 9" wide.

If you are interested in the IPod pillow and would like to know where to find it. Visit Klear Gear and enjoy it on your next flight or drive.

Out of the Office for the Weekend

Okay, thank you my faithful denizens for visiting yet again. Please understand that I am out researching this weekend to bring you all more information in the future. I'm also playing and working with the horses and watching the clouds build up and hoping that our much needed rain is coming today.

I will be back Monday so stop back in soon and next week's special is bring a friend to my blog at no extra charge.

Your purveyor of Webbspunship,

C.S. Webbspun

Tennessee Festivals- August and September

8-31
Cookeville, TN
WhiskeyStock Music Fest, 4 day Music Festival over Labor Day Weekend
828-286-1553

9-07
Elizabethton, TN
Sycamore Shoals Celtic Festival, Celtic Music, Clans, Vendors and more
423-975-0045

9-07
Loudon, TN
Smoky Mountain Fiddlers' Convention, Bluegrass music and competitions for bands, adults and children. Food, Fun, Crafts.
865-458-3036

9-07
Loudon, TN
26th Annual Smoky Mountain Fiddlers, Fiddle/guitar/banjo & Dance Competitions, great music, Arts & Crafts, Antiques Show & Sale
865-458-7525

9-07
Surgoinsville, TN
Surgoinsville Riverfront Festival, free food car show tractor show fireworks craft & food vendors kids games, Live Bluegrass
423-345-4306

9-07
Elizabethton, TN
Sycamore Shoals Celtic Festival, Celtic Music, Clans, Vendors and more
423-975-0045

9-15
Greenback, TN
Maple Lane Farm Corn Maze, Corn maze, music, hayrides, pumpkin patch, homemade jams and jellies in the farm store.
865-856-3511

9-15
Greenback, TN
Maple Lane Farms Corn Maze, One of the largest corn mazes in the SE. Handmade jams & jellies, hayrides, campfires.
865-856-3517

9-22
Butler, TN
Butler-Apple Butter Festival, Going back in time for the history and heritage of our area
423-768-3105

9-28
Nashville, TN
TACA Fall Craft Fair, The state’s premier outdoor showcase for Tennessee craft artists.
615-385-1904

9-29
Tellico Plains, TN
6th Annual KOA Harvest Festival, 6th Annual KOA Harvest Festival!! Free Admission to public! Crafts, Food, Fun!!
865-966-4878

Grand Opening of the Arrington Winery and Vineyard

This past Saturday night we went out to Arrington Winery and Vineyards for the grand opening. They were offering all sorts of tastings and Pat McLaughlin did a concert with Kix Brooks jumping on stage to jam with him towards the end of the concert. It's a beautiful place with a friendly staff and some really good wines. It is located in a nice, rural area outside of Nashville which makes the drive out there beautiful.

It was a really great experience.



Some of the wines we tasted:

Syrah 2004- This was my favorite, it was outstanding and just was a delightful experience for my tastebuds.

Merlot 2005- A really nice delicious wine.

Red Fox Red (non-vintage)- A fun wine that tasted so good.

Sweet Liberty (sweet wine Muscat)- Really nice wine with a nice taste of honeysuckle in it.

Gewurztraminer (semi-sweet)- A white wine with a delicious taste and finish.

Desert Rose (dry rosé non-vintage)- A nice wine.

Raspberry (sweet)- Another good wine.


Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton Road
Arrington, TN 37014
(615) 395-0102

Architecture in Helsinki

The name of this band goes along with my love for architecture and upon listening to the song, I found it to make me smile and chair dance. Enjoy this bit of fun, weirdness joy.

Poncey the Manatee sings "Ukulele Lady"

Since we are all in the Polynesian mood now, let's enjoy the sounds of the islands.