Many thanks to Nashville residents, public-relations officials, and business owners who took the time to help me update this book. Thanks especially to Heather Middleton of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau for her patience and answers to my endless questions, and to Cindy Dupree of Tennessee Tourism for her wealth of valuable assistance.
Appreciation to Shari Hubbard, Katie Pequeno, and Dan Rogers for sharing their awesome knowledge.
My gratitude to my daughter, Kelly Rose, for helping carry the load, and to my wonderful Globe Pequot editor, Alexandra Singer, for her encouragement and keen attention to detail.
This book is dedicated to my family: Kelly Rose; Mike Peters; Sean and Emma Rose; Stefanie, Will, Trey, and Arianna Scott; and Logan and Grayson Peters.
A special remembrance to my husband, Bill Finch, whose spirit goes with me every mile and step of the way through life's journey.
—Jackie Sheckler Finch